New Work Permit Confirmation Step Forthcoming

At a Glance

• Starting January 11, 2025, employers seeking to hire EU Blue Card or quota-subject work permit applicants (i.e., local hires) will need to complete an additional step once the work permit is approved for the work permit to be issued.
• Specifically, once a work permit is approved, the Visa Information System that receives the worker's visa application will send a notification to the Immigration Office before processing it. This will transmit a request to the employer via certified email requesting confirmation of their interest in the work permit within seven calendar days.
• If the employer fails to provide this confirmation, the authorization request will be deemed rejected, and the work permit will be revoked.