Work Permit Policies
Minister Wayne Caines, JP, MP, Minister of National Security with responsibility for Immigration is proposing to make changes to Immigration’s current Work Permit Policies. Specifically, he is currently assessing the listing of jobs in the Closed, Restricted, Special and Open job categories. Your feedback is important!
Work permit applications for jobs in the closed category are not permitted. Currently, the following positions are in the closed category: Airline Ground Agent; Retail Floor Supervisor; General Labourer; Office Receptionist; Painter; Salesperson; Tourist Retail Salesperson; Taxi Driver; Wallpaper Technician; Grocery Packer; Cashier; and Courier.
Work permit applications for jobs in the restricted category are carefully considered and do not necessarily result in the approval of a work permit; jobs in this category must be referred to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) so that suitable qualified Bermudian who are registered at DWD can be referred to employers. It is expected that any referrals to employers will be seriously considered for employment in the relevant job. The following positions are in the restricted category: Bank Teller; General Bartender (customer facing); Carpet Installer; Commercial Cleaner; Entertainer/Musician; Fisherman; Photographer; Technical Salesperson; Travel Agent/Consultant; General Carpenter; Administrative Assistant; Room Attendant; Kitchen Porter; Dish/Pot Washer/Kitchen Assistants or roles similar thereto; Landscape Gardener (Entry Level); General Mason.
In contrast to the closed and restricted categories, work permit applications in the special category are those which include: Child-Care Giver; Beauty Salon, Spa and Hairdressing Staff; Family Support; Fine Artist; Graduate Trainees; Hospital Nurse and Physician; Hospitality: Seasonal Work Permit; Interns; Live-In Domestic Employees (Private Home); Locum Pharmacist and Shared Pharmacists; Occasional Work Permit: Model and Casual or Part-Time Employment; Musician or Entertainer; Music School Teacher; Photographer; Restaurant Staff; Self-Employed Persons and Part Owners of a Bermuda Business; Categories of Jobs Identified by the Minister where there are Large Numbers of Work Permits.
Finally, jobs which are not listed in the closed, restricted or special categories are considered open category jobs and work permit applications may be applied for.
It is hoped that any changes that are made by the Minister will assist with skills enhancement, jobs, and training and development opportunities for Bermudians who may be unemployed, under-employed or who are looking to make a career change.
Your feedback is welcomed! You are invited to send written concerns and/or comments regarding which jobs should be in the Closed, Restricted, Special and Open job categories to this portal, by April 30, 2019.
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Work Permit Policies – Closed, Restricted, Special & Open, Job Categories
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Minister Wayne Caines, JP, MP, Minister of National Security with responsibility for Immigration is proposing to make changes to Immigration’s current Work Permit Policies. Specifically, he is currently assessing the listing of jobs in the Closed, Restricted, Special and Open job categories. Your feedback is important!
Work permit applications for jobs in the closed category are not permitted. Currently, the following positions are in the closed category: Airline Ground Agent; Retail Floor Supervisor; General Labourer; Office Receptionist; Painter; Salesperson; Tourist Retail Salesperson; Taxi Driver; Wallpaper Technician; Grocery Packer; Cashier; and Courier.
Work permit applications for jobs in the restricted category are carefully considered and do not necessarily result in the approval of a work permit; jobs in this category must be referred to the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) so that suitable qualified Bermudian who are registered at DWD can be referred to employers. It is expected that any referrals to employers will be seriously considered for employment in the relevant job. The following positions are in the restricted category: Bank Teller; General Bartender (customer facing); Carpet Installer; Commercial Cleaner; Entertainer/Musician; Fisherman; Photographer; Technical Salesperson; Travel Agent/Consultant; General Carpenter; Administrative Assistant; Room Attendant; Kitchen Porter; Dish/Pot Washer/Kitchen Assistants or roles similar thereto; Landscape Gardener (Entry Level); General Mason.
In contrast to the closed and restricted categories, work permit applications in the special category are those which include: Child-Care Giver; Beauty Salon, Spa and Hairdressing Staff; Family Support; Fine Artist; Graduate Trainees; Hospital Nurse and Physician; Hospitality: Seasonal Work Permit; Interns; Live-In Domestic Employees (Private Home); Locum Pharmacist and Shared Pharmacists; Occasional Work Permit: Model and Casual or Part-Time Employment; Musician or Entertainer; Music School Teacher; Photographer; Restaurant Staff; Self-Employed Persons and Part Owners of a Bermuda Business; Categories of Jobs Identified by the Minister where there are Large Numbers of Work Permits.
Finally, jobs which are not listed in the closed, restricted or special categories are considered open category jobs and work permit applications may be applied for.
It is hoped that any changes that are made by the Minister will assist with skills enhancement, jobs, and training and development opportunities for Bermudians who may be unemployed, under-employed or who are looking to make a career change.
Your feedback is welcomed! You are invited to send written concerns and/or comments regarding which jobs should be in the Closed, Restricted, Special and Open job categories to this portal, by May 14, 2019.
