By Zoila Palma: Immigration Minister Kareem Musa says proposed amendments to Belize’s Immigration Act would allow temporary employment visas to be issued to foreign workers in sectors experiencing significant labour shortages.
During Friday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister Musa introduced 2 Immigration Amendment Bills.
Musa said the proposed changes would allow the Director of Immigration to issue Temporary Employment Visas for three specific sectors — agriculture and agribusiness, construction, and hospitality. He explained that the government has identified these industries as areas where employers are facing difficulty finding sufficient workers to fill available positions.
Minister Musa said that the policy would still prioritize Belizean workers, with foreign labour considered only when suitable Belizeans cannot be found to fill vacant positions.
He also said the amendments would add the Labour Commissioner to the Visa Vetting Committee, noting that visa applications and labour permits are closely connected and that the Commissioner’s participation would strengthen the vetting process.
The Immigration Minister also explained that the amendments include provisions for an investor residence permit, aimed at attracting foreign capital, talent, innovation and entrepreneurship.
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By Zoila Palma: Immigration Minister Kareem Musa says proposed amendments to Belize’s Immigration Act would allow temporary employment visas to be issued to foreign workers in sectors experiencing significant labour shortages. During Friday’s sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister Musa introduced 2 Immigration Amendment Bills. Musa said the proposed changes would allow the Director
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