labour.gov.ms : Apply For Work Permit Montserrat

Organization : Department of Labour
Type of Facility : Apply For Work Permit
Country: Montserrat

Website : labour.gov.ms/?page_id=30

Work Permits :

At the Department of Labour we take pride in being available to assist and support the business of our stakeholders twenty four hours everyday (conditions apply).

Related : Apply For Residents Permit Montserrat : www.statusin.org/8357.html

We issue seven forms to support our process of Work Permit Administration. Work permits are issed in accordance with the Immigration Act (CAP 13.01) Revised 2008.

First Application:
Employer obtains prescribed application form from the Department of Labour (See Work Permit Forms) on website.

A letter of request for processing to be commenced should be addressed to the Labour Commissioner as soon as practical.

The Forms are completed in duplicate and returned to the Department with the following :
(a) applicant’s Passport
(b) health Certificate
(c) police Certificate
(d) $1.00 local postage stamp

The Department of labour issues a receipt voucher form to the applicant to pay a Non-refundable processing fee of $50.00 in the case of a CARICOM national, and $100.00 for other nationals (as at December 2008 and subject to change). A temporary permit to work may be granted at this stage.

The applicant pays fees into the Treasury and returns the receipt to the Department of Labour.

The Department of Labour:
(a) date stamps the receipt
(b) records the receipt number on the application.

The Department of Labour forwards the application to the Immigration Department for status checking.

The Immigration Department returns the application to the Department of Labour with its recommendations.

The Department of Labour processes the application for the Work Permit in accordance with internal committee approved guidelines.

The Labour Commissioner prepares and submits an Executive Council paper, taking into account the recommendations provided including those of the Work Permit Committee.

Executive Council communicates its decision to the Department of Labour.

The employer is informed by letter from the Labour Commissioner of the decision of Executive Council.

Note:
The Work Permit Committee comprises representatives of:
** Immigration
** Labour Advisory Board
** Department of Labour

If application is approved, the employer is request to :
(a) submit three (3) Passport – size photographs to the Department of Labour
** One for work permit
** One for application form
** One for immigration

(b) pay into the Treasury, fees ascribed by law for the occupation in which the employee would be engaged. ( See Work Permit Schedule of Fees)

Note:
A deadline of two (2) weeks is given to comply, failing which, further processing of the permit would be abandoned.

Once the required fees have been paid, and the photographs have been received, the Work Permit is prepared and sent to the Immigration Department for final vetting and issue to the holder.

The Department of Labour advises the employer by letter, to collect the Work Permit(s) from the Immigration Department. The Department of Labour also advises the employer to initiate renewal procedures at least 8 weeks prior to expiry of the work permit.

The Work Permit statistics is reflected in the Department’s Annual Report.

Note:
Where a person is self-employed, the above procedure would apply directly to himself.

Renewals/Variations:
Variation of Work Permit occurs, for example, where there is a change of employer, where the person’s position or line of employment changes.

Employer obtains prescribed application from the Labour Department.

Employer completes and returns application form in duplicate to the Department of Labour.

(a) The Department of Labour issues a receipt voucher form to the applicant to pay a non – refundable processing fee of $50.00 in the case of CARICOM nationals and $100.00 for other nationals (as at December 2008 and subject to change).

(c) In case of a variation or change from original employer a fee of $75.00 is charged.

The applicant pays fees into the Treasury and returns the receipt to the Department of Labour.

Department of Labour:
(a) date stamps the receipt
(b) records the receipt number on the application

Department of Labour forwards the application to the Immigration Department for vetting.

Immigration Department returns vetted application to the Department of Labour.

Department of Labour processes the application in accordance with approved Work Permit Committee guidelines.

Labour Commissioner request by memorandum the endorsement of the Minister of Labour for the renewal of the work permits (Copies of memoranda are kept on computer and on file).

The Minister informs the Labour Commissioner of at the Department of Labour of his/her considerations.

Employer is informed as to whether or not the application has been approved.

If approved, the employer is requested to submit to the Department of Labour the old or expired Work Permit Card(s).

A new expiry date is printed and initialed by Labour Commissioner on the Permit.

The Department of Labour forwards the permit to the Immigration Department where the variations and any change in circumstances are recorded while the employer is also advised by the Department of Labour accordingly.