The residence policy of Bahamas

1. Work permit is a permit issued to foreigners who intend to engage in profitable activities in the Bahamas and are eligible to apply. Residence permits are issued to foreigners who intend to live temporarily in Pakistan but are not prepared to engage in profit-making activities and are eligible to apply, usually the families of foreigners with work permits.

2. Both the work permit and residence permit are issued by the Pakistan Immigration Bureau, which also has the right to revoke the above documents. For foreigners with residence permit but no work permit, if they want to engage in profitable work, they must first apply for a work permit from the Immigration Bureau. Those who violate this regulation will be investigated for legal responsibility.

3. Procedures for applying for gainful employment in the Bahamas:

(1) Applicants must fill in the application form for residence or for-profit employment.

(2) The applicant shall provide evidence deemed necessary by the Immigration Committee to prove that he and his family are in good moral condition, especially the certificate issued by the police that he has no criminal record in the last five years.

(3) The applicant shall provide the health certificates of himself and his relatives for the last 30 days, which shall be issued by medical institutions and approved by the Immigration Committee. If the Committee considers it necessary, the applicant should also provide details of his health status.

(four) a written letter of introduction issued by the original unit. A copy of any qualification certificate that will help you apply.

(5) The applicant shall provide two recent photos and sign on the back. Provide other details that the Immigration Committee considers important. The Bahamas Immigration Bureau decides whether to issue a work permit based on the application.

At the end of 4.20 14 10, the Bahamas issued a new immigration management policy, stipulating that the government will no longer accept applications for work permits submitted by illegal immigrants, and at the same time, foreigners who have obtained local work permits are required to carry their passports and other identity documents with them for inspection at any time.

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With the tightening of immigration policy, the Bahamian government is also stepping up efforts to punish illegal immigrants. At present, a detention center for illegal immigrants in the country is full, with 496 people detained, including 396 Haitians, 43 Cubans, 2/kloc-0 Jamaicans and 20 Dominicans.

The Bahamas faces Florida across the sea and is an important transit point for illegal immigrants to the United States. According to statistics, since the beginning of this year, the Bahamian government has repatriated 3,465,438+09 illegal immigrants, including 2,852 from Haiti.

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