Employers given seven days to apply for BTA renewals

~ No applications after November 29 ~

PHILIPSBURG--Employers have been given one week to submit their applications to renew the Brooks Tower Accord (BTA) permits of their employees in Category II (2009).

Authorities said in a press release issued on Friday that renewals had begun for Category II. In an earlier press release it had been stated that employers would be called for appointments to renew their employees' applications.

It was stated in Friday's release that employers with workers with Category II permits should visit the Labour Affairs Department on W.J.A. Nisbeth Road (the Pondfill) "before Tuesday, November 29." Office hours are from 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.

Only 30 applications will be processed daily. While it is not clear how many renewal applications remain to be processed, the timeframe available (seven working days including November 29) and the number that will be processed daily mean that the department will be able to process a maximum of 210 applications.

Employers have been advised to take along their labour registration for 2011, a valid copy of the applicant's passport, a copy of the applicant's valid residence permit and employment permit, a valid labour agreement between the employer and employee signed by both parties and valid proof of medical insurance.

Authorities said no applications for renewals would be processed after the deadline of November 29.

Source: http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-islands-news/22679-employers-given-seven-days-to-apply-for-bta-renewals-.html

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