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Govt Clears Work Permit Application Backlog
The Department of Immigration [DOI] advised “that following the cyber-attack on September 20, 2023, the backlog of work permit applications awaiting decisions has been addressed.” A Government spokesperson said, “Despite the DOI team being unable to access the systems required to validate essential information, they continued manually... Read more of this article
Closed Categories Work Permit Rules Extended
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the “moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months, ending February 29th, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “The following list of Closed job categories is unchanged from the prior three-month period ending November 30th,... Read more of this article
180-Day Policy Takes Effect On Jan 15, 2024
The Department of Immigration said they wish to “advise the public, especially guests of Bermuda, that the policy, which restricts the Allowed Length of Stay [ALOS] for those visiting the island to 180 days in any 12-month period, will come into effect on January 15, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “To be clear, the unrestricted... Read more of this article
Ministry: ‘Work Permits In Bermuda’ Document
The Ministry of Economy and Labour has created a document entitled “Supporting Business Development and Expansion – Work Permits in Bermuda,” which they said “aims to simplify, promote, and explain the work permit types available for businesses looking to domicile in Bermuda or expand their operations.” A Government spokesperson... Read more of this article
Department of Immigration Updates On Permits
The Department of Immigration [DOI] has provided an update on work permit applications. A Government spokesperson said, “DOI can advise that all submissions, including those made before September 20th, are still being processed, and while documents cannot be printed, employers will be informed of any decision. “Meanwhile, all work permit... Read more of this article
Update On Restricted And Closed Job Categories
The Ministry of Economy and Labour advised that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed job categories is extended for three months. A Government spokesperson said, “Effective September 1st, 2023, the Ministry of Economy and Labour advises the public that the moratorium on new work permits issued for the following Closed... Read more of this article
Video: Minister On Immigration, Protection Order
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward held a press conference to provide an update on the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2023. Minister Hayward’s remarks: Good morning. Today, I wish to provide an update on the Bermuda Immigration and Protection [Prohibition of Entry] Order 2023 [“the Order”]. I want to... Read more of this article
Richardson On Immigration Digitisation Project
“We’ve now spent $356,880 to computerize a process which should have been reformed years ago,” OBA MP Jarion Richardson said, adding that “as it stands, we don’t have a new timeline or cost for the completion of this crucial project.” Mr Richardson — the Shadow Minister of Economy and Labour — said, “It’s... Read more of this article
OBA’s Tucker: Three Years Since Work Began
“It has now been three years since the work initially began and over a year since Phase 1 was due to be launched,” Opposition Senator Robin Tucker said in reference to “plans to digitize and automate Immigration application processes.” Senator Tucker said, “In the Speech from the Throne of November 2021, the Government... Read more of this article
Minister: Faster Times For Passport Processing
“The Department of Immigration has made significant improvements to the timelines for processing passports and work permits,” Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward said, explaining that the “passport application process has returned to 11 weeks,” down from “in excess of 20 weeks.” Speaking in the House of Assembly... Read more of this article
Video: BNV With Minister Jason Hayward
Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward will be joining Bernews at 10.00am on Wednesday [Jan 11] for the latest episode in the Bernews News & Views series, with the Minister set to discuss the minimum wage, year end review, immigration and more. The video will be live streamed below, as well as on Bernews YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn... Read more of this article
Work Permit Policy: Seeking & Changing Jobs
The Department of Immigration said they have “seen an increase in inquiries and work permit applications for work permit holders who have worked for their initial employer for less than two years.” A Government spokesperson said, “Clause 4.6 of the 2017 Work Permit Policy states that work permit holders can only change jobs in the... Read more of this article
