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Working in the United States: ESTA or visa?
Did you know you may not need a visa to work in the USA? Instead, an ESTA may well suffice for your intended business trip.
Mixed reaction in wake of G7 summit
The conclusion of the G7 summit on Cornwall has left business leaders and campaigners in the UK agreeing with many of the leaders' sentiments but questioning if sufficient practical steps had been agreed.
Post-Pandemic World Demands Modern Workforce Mobility Policies
Joint Declaration from First-ever Convening of U.S., Canadian and European Industry Associations (WECAN) Emphasizes Importance of Talent Mobility to Economic Recovery.
Pandemic 'no deterrent' to global mobility
A sizeable majority of professionals are now more willing to relocate either abroad or within their home countries than they were before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold, according to a new survey encompassing nine global markets.
Permits Foundation Newsletter – US Position Paper
Permits Foundation share with the launch of a new US position paper on dependent work access and US immigration reform.
What's the deal? US presidential elections and UK-US trade.
If there was one thing the US-UK talks over a post-Brexit trade deal did not need, then it was a presidential election on November 3 – an event that looks destined to muddy the already-murky waters swirling around the transatlantic negotiations.

News and features

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People putting in longer working days now than pre-pandemic

With National Work-Life Week underway, new data from business cybersecurity provider NordLayer shows employees working an extra hour a day compared to before the Covid-19 outbreak.

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Hybrid working ramping up IT skills shortages

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Report unveils pros and cons of hybrid working

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US, UK, Australia in "landmark" defence deal

Autumn Issue 2021 Out Now

Think Global People Autumn 2021 issue – out now!

Background information

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Country Guide to Schools in the USA

Immigration

The future of International Mobility

The future of international mobility

Although the Covid 19 pandemic has slowed down international mobility, organisations still require global moves to fill skills gaps and develop their future leaders. What are the recent changes that are shaping the future of international mobility?

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'New work' becomes the norm for expats

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German dilemma highlights Europe skills gap

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Permits Foundation: Summer 2021 Update

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Pandemic prompts expats to eye homes at home

Education

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Country Guide to Schools in the USA

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Relocating to the US: Choosing a school

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Comparing the US and UK education systems

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The US education system explained

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Pandemic not dimmed the appeal of overseas higher education