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New Sponsor Blog: “BGRS Sponsors Permits Foundation”
“BGRS is thrilled to be sponsoring Permits Foundation throughout 2020 to support expatriate partners’ and/or spouses’ employment during international assignments.” “The partnership between BGRS and Permits shows the shared commitment of enhancing a mobile employee’s experience by alleviating the stresses of international moves wherever possible. BGRS’s sponsorship supports the awareness of work permit legislation, reducing […]
Read moreNew Sponsor Blog: “Newland Chase and Permits Foundation Support Dual Career Mobile Employees”
“The increasing prevalence of dual career couples is a significant trend in the global mobility industry. Dual career couples present unique opportunities for companies sending employees on global assignment; however, this can be challenging, particularly because immigration legislation does not always support work permission for an accompanying spouse or partner. Effecting positive change in immigration […]
Read morePermits Foundation contributes to scrutiny of Employment Permits Bill Ireland
In follow up to our recent work in Ireland, Permits Foundation today submitted feedback on the General Scheme of an Employment Permits (Consolidation and Amendment) Bill which is currently being scrutinised by the Joint Committee on Business, Enterprise and Innovation at the Houses of the Oireachtas. In our submission, we focus on the issue of […]
Read morePermits Foundation submits response to MAC call for evidence on salary thresholds and points based system
Permits Foundation has responded to a call for evidence from the UK’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) in its review of the salary threshold and points-based system. In our submission letter, the Foundation recommends that under any future changes to broaden Tier 2 category to include additional job titles and/or lower salary thresholds, recognised family members […]
Read morePermits Foundation writes to India’s Minister of State for Home Affairs
Permits Foundation has written to Mr Nityanand Rai, Minister of State for Home Affairs in India, advocating for direct employment permission for spouses of intra-company transferees. The letter, which requests a meeting with the Minister, highlights recent positive developments in India’s visa system. Permits Foundation applauds the creation of the E-3 visa category for intra-company […]
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