Delay in Work Permit

Member since 09 February 2016

jeremyzaNew member09 February 2016 08:29:09

Hi,

I applied for an IBC (International Business Company) in Barbados last year March which was approved. I also submitted the work permit application about 6 months ago.

The CIO and ministers have reviewed the application but my Lawyer can not get a response either Yes or No on the application?

I wish to invest in the island and ultimately apply for permanent residency.

Anyone with some advice?

Regards

Jeremy

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Ebbie1000 Active member

Member since 19 March 2011

Ebbie1000Active member10 February 2016 23:03:03

Six months is not at all unusual.

On permanent residence - you can't even apply for immigrant status, the precursor to permanent residence until you have been resident here for five years.

My first permit with an established company took seven months - after that they take just a couple of weeks.

On leaving employment and setting up my own firm it took 14 months to get my first short term work permit pending permanent residence - I have been on a series of them for the past four years and no progress on permanent residence.

Contrary to what one may think - ministers have no real say in granting of work permits, the civil servants here are independant and guard that independance zealously, seeking the intervention of a minister or "connected big-up" is usually counterproductive.

jeremyza New member

Member since 09 February 2016

jeremyzaNew member11 February 2016 05:54:29

Thanks for your comprehensive reply.

jeremyza New member

Member since 09 February 2016

jeremyzaNew member11 February 2016 08:24:22

Also, can you clarify "My first permit with an established company took seven months - after that they take just a couple of weeks"?

I am starting a company there via the IBC so want the three year work permit, and then re-apply.

Ebbie1000 Active member

Member since 19 March 2011

Ebbie1000Active member13 February 2016 04:44:31

When applying for a work permit it takes a long time to get it approved.

It will last 2 or 3 years,

When it is about to expire, one reapplies and since all the checks etc were done for the first issue it simply gets approved in a few weeks.

Advertisements have to be placed each time an application is made, if there are objections made then it could sgain take months to approve. So for renewal apply early, the rules were changed a few years ago so one can apply before the old permit expires.

Davla15 New member

Member since 12 September 2013

Davla15New member07 March 2016 19:21:56

Your eating your time . We moved to Barbados last year but have now returned to England as we were
Frustrated at every turn by the immigration and seeking a work permit .
This was after buying a property in Barbados and prepared to invest .
They don't want to know
David Moore

jeremyza New member

Member since 09 February 2016

jeremyzaNew member08 March 2016 04:46:42

Thanks David....Seems to be the norm.

banag002 Member

Member since 11 May 2016

banag002Member11 May 2016 02:46:50

Hello Ebbie,

What type of business did you setup?

Regards,

Ebbie1000 Active member

Member since 19 March 2011

Ebbie1000Active member31 May 2016 14:59:38

Hello

Construction consultancy - we are chartered surveyors.

EB:)

Attila Toth New member

Member since 30 March 2018

Attila TothNew member17 February 2020 19:21:35

#10

We appreciate the info , we applied more than 2 years ago and we starting to stress about it and the info coming from you is really helps. Thanks again.

Attila Toth New member

Member since 30 March 2018

Attila TothNew member05 July 2021 20:16:33

#11

I have applied for the work permit 3.5 years ago and my life is on standby because I don't get the answer yes or no. Also I have a registered business over there.