Work Permit Evaluation

Work Permit Evaluation is the process of examining and deciding on the work permit application of a foreign national by the competent authorities. This process includes an assessment of the foreign worker's skills, employment need and local regulations. Each country's work permit assessment process may be different, but it usually consists of similar steps. In this article, we will give an overview of the work permit assessment process and then focus on the application assessment criteria.

Work Permit Evaluation Process

1. Acceptance of the Application: The first step is the acceptance of the work permit application by the competent authorities. Acceptance of the application means that the application has been submitted completely and correctly. All documents requested in the application must be submitted and the required fees must be paid.

2. Evaluation of Documents: After the application is accepted, the competent authorities examine the documents submitted in the application. These documents may include personal documents of the employer and the employee, labour contract, work plan, education diploma, work experience documents and, where necessary, a medical certificate. The accuracy, validity and relevance of the documents are assessed.

3. Assessment of Employment Needs: The authorities assess the need for employment of a foreign worker. This usually takes into account factors such as the situation of the local labour market, the balance of demand and supply, the shortage of qualified workers. If there are not enough qualified workers in the local labour market, the likelihood of a work permit being issued to a foreign worker may increase.

4. Ability and Suitability Assessment: The skills, experience and suitability of the foreign employee are assessed. This assessment usually focuses on the level of education, professional experience, certificates, references and suitability of qualifications. Taking into account the documents submitted in the work permit application and the employer's requests, it is assessed whether the foreign worker has sufficient skills and qualifications for the job.

5. Compliance with Local Regulations: The work permit application must comply with local regulations. Each country may have different work permit policies and requirements. During the application process, it must be ensured that the foreign employee and the employer comply with local regulations. This may include factors such as submission of certain documents, fulfilment of workplace conditions, salary and working hours.

Work Permit Evaluation Criteria

1. Employment Need: The work permit application of a foreign employee is assessed depending on the balance of demand and supply in the local labour market. If there are not enough qualified employees in the local labour market and the employer has an employment need, the probability of a work permit being granted may increase.

2. Talent and Experience: The skills, experience and qualifications of the foreign worker are an important factor in the work permit application. Having the skills and experience in line with the employer's demands and the requirements of the job may be effective in the positive evaluation of the application.

3. Contribution to Local Economy: A foreign worker's application for a work permit is assessed on how it can contribute to the local economy. Factors such as the creation of new jobs, support for local trade or returns on investment may be taken into account.

4. Local Employment Standards: The work permit application must comply with local employment standards. Working conditions, salary, working hours and other employer obligations are among the criteria assessed by the authorities.

5. Safety Checks: Security checks are also an important step when applying for a work permit. Countries may conduct various security checks to ensure the safety of a foreign worker's entry into the country. These checks may include elements such as criminal records, security investigations and sometimes contact with intelligence agencies. 

6. Health Checks: Some countries may carry out health checks when applying for a work permit. These checks are carried out to assess the health status of the foreign worker and to determine whether he or she may pose a threat to the local community.

7. Financial Status: Some countries may also assess the financial situation of the foreign worker when applying for a work permit. In particular, for an independent work permit or a work permit through the establishment of a company, it may be necessary to demonstrate sufficient financial resources.

8. Visa Status: The work permit application may also be related to the visa status of the foreign employee. The acceptance of a visa application or the possession of a valid visa may have an impact on the work permit assessment.

9. Local Language Proficiency: Some countries may assess the local language proficiency of the foreign worker in a work permit application. Being able to communicate in the local language in accordance with the demands of the employer and the requirements of the job may be effective in the favourable evaluation of the application.

10. Employer Approval: The application for a work permit usually requires the approval of the employer. It is important that the employer supports the employment of the foreign employee and the positive assessment of the application.