“An analysis of global immigration policy over recent years shows that countries are reducing administrative burdens for dependents and are relaxing policies regarding same-sex spouses and partners.” Some examples of these policies are discussed in this Worldwide ERC article written by Fragomen’s Sonya B Cole, published on 13 May 2019.

Permits Foundation Board member Julia Onslow-Cole features in this Financial Times article raising concerns about UK immigration rules post Brexit in relation to family members of lower-skilled workers. Visit the Financial Times site to read the article published on 8 May 2019.

“Ireland was one of the only countries in the EU which did not allow partners of highly-skilled workers direct access to work.” This article was published in the Irish Times on 6 March following the government announcement that spouses and partners of critical skills employment permit holders will have full access to the employment market. […]

“Wenn der Partner ins Ausland geht, ziehen Lebensgefährten häufig mit. Für ihre Karriere ist das ein großes Risiko. Wie Unternehmen und Behörden helfen können.” This article which refers to Permits Foundation, was published in the Süddeutsche Zeitung on 22 September 2018. Read the full news article here  

Permits Foundation has contributed an article to a report commissioned by Jean Lambert, Green MEP for London and leading migration figure at the European Parliament. The report contains a collection of essays from legal and rights-based groups (including Migrants’ Rights Network, British Future and the TUC), sector bodies (including the National Farmers’ Union, Federation of Small […]