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Work Permit Exemption Policy being revised
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Ministry of Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration has announced that it is not currently accepting applications for Work Permit Exemption until further notice.
Persons out of VI for 6 months required to submit new WP applications
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Expatriate workers who are out of the Territory for six months or more with expired Work Permits (WP) will be required to submit new applications.
Businesses with unpaid taxes keep getting Gov't contracts- Hon Turnbull
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Member of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition Honourable Melvin M. Turnbull (R2) has spoken out against some of the recently introduced policies relating to labour in the Virgin Islands.
Immigration Dept announces new changes for Entry Permit renewals
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) Department of Immigration has announced new policies for persons looking to renew their entry permits for the Virgin Islands in December 2020.
Work Permit, Exemption holders allowed re-entry by Sept 1, 2020
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has announced that in Phase 2 of the restricted border re-opening plan, Work Permit or Work Permit Exemption Holders will now be allowed entry into the territory from September 1, 2020, once they meet a list of requirements.
Work permit & exemption holders blocked from entering IV
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The Government of the Virgin Islands (VI) on August 2, 2020, said it had moved with immediate effect to restrict all holders of work permits and work permit exemptions from entering the Territory.
Work Permit Online System awaiting legislation- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Work Permit Online System, which is expected to ease long lines and waiting times at the Department of Immigration, is expected to be launched before the end of this quarter.
VI Gov’t not asking anyone who lost jobs 'to leave’- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Although some countries have been requesting persons on work permit, who have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to go back home, the Government of the Virgin Islands is not adopting this practice at this time.
Unemployed on work permit? 'You should have to leave!' - Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
BAUGHERS BAY, Tortola, VI - With rebuilding work slowed two years after the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Maria of 2017, Deputy Premier and Minister for Natural Resources, Labour and Immigration, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) says immigrants who came to the territory to rebuild via work permits should leave if there are no jobs available.
Kittitian who overstayed 1 yr, 8 mths said he couldn't find a 'sponsor'
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- A St Kitts national, who unlawfully remained for one year and eight months in the territory and used an alias to police, was fined $1,350 and ordered to spend four months at Her Majesty’s Prison (HMP).
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