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Last Updated: Aug 10, 2020 - 5:42:10 PM |
Nassau, The Bahamas - The Department of Immigration has issued a statement on the current protocols in place as it relates to the approval of work permits.
In a statement issued by the Department on Thursday, 6th August, Director of Immigration, Mr. Clarence Russell stated that first time applicants should be living in their country of origin at the time that the application is made.
Those who currently reside in The Bahamas (as a result of holding a work permit), where the agreement has ended, should make every effort to return to their country of origin.
Persons, who wish to remain gainfully employed in the country, must submit an application to the Immigration department pursuant to the Immigration Act.
The Director reiterates that it is a criminal offence to employ a non-Bahamian in contravention of the Immigration Act.
Similarly, it is an offence to knowingly or recklessly or without reasonable cause to provide or to conspire to provide housing, board, or shelter of any kind in contravention of the Act.
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