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ARTICLE · 13 JANUARY 2020

Elimination Of Yellow Band From Nitaqat Program

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy
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•The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) will eliminate the yellow band of the Nitaqat program on January 26, 2020.

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At a Glance

  • The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) will eliminate the yellow band of the Nitaqat program on January 26, 2020.
  • Yellow-rated companies will automatically be moved to the red band and will be considered noncompliant with Saudization levels until their rating improves.
  • Downgraded companies will not be able to apply for new visas for foreign nationals, change foreign nationals' occupations or renew work permits until their ratings improve.

The situation

The Ministry of Labor and Social Development (MLSD) will cancel the yellow band of the Nitaqat program on January 26, 2020. Yellow-rated companies will automatically be moved to the red band and will be considered noncompliant with required Saudization levels until their ratings improve.

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