The Immigration Department has announced changes to its policy regarding the acceptance and processing of work and residence permit applications from the Republic of Haiti.

Sterling Strachan

The Immigration Department has announced changes to its policy regarding the acceptance and processing of work and residence permit applications from the Republic of Haiti.

Nassau, Bahamas — In light of recent instability engulfing the Haitian government in Haiti, the Bahamian government has taken decisions affecting immigrants from Haiti, the minister of labor and immigration said Friday, Jan 27, 2023. , Keith Bell during a press conference at the Department of Labor.

“Existing and new residency permit applications for Haitian citizens will only be considered on a case-by-case basis and approval will only be granted in the most exceptional circumstances.

“New work permit applications for Haitian citizens will not be processed until revised protocols are put in place to verify and authenticate documents issued by the Haitian government and the Haitian National Police,” Bell said.

“All existing work permits, applications and work permit renewals are subject to the most vigorous scrutiny and scrutiny. You have to be careful what you receive.”

“The Bahamian government is firmly committed to protecting our borders and enforcing immigration laws,” Bell said. “If you have information about immigration violations, please contact the USCIS. Information is available on the USCIS website at www.immigration.gov.bs.[お問い合わせ]You can also transfer from the tab. “

“On Thursday, January 26, 2023, the Haitian National Police paralyzed Port-au-Prince, Haiti, blocked roads and forced entry into Haiti’s main airport. Roads in several cities in northern Haiti were blocked by protesters.Yesterday’s protests by the Haitian National Police followed the resignation of the last remaining senator in Haiti, followed by the Haitian government. represents a further decline in the functionality and stability of

Last night, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Head of the Headquarters. Philip Davis has ordered all Bahamian diplomats to leave Haiti immediately and involuntarily as long as the security situation permits.

The Bahamas maintains a strict regulatory framework for the review and processing of all immigration applications. This process requires each applicant to produce various reports and certificates from their home country. A key report is a person certificate from the local police authority to verify the applicant’s criminal record.

Additionally, in many cases, immigration officials may require an applicant to appear at the Bahamian Embassy or Consulate in the applicant’s home country if an immigration officer requires enhanced verification.
In response to yesterday’s events, the Immigration Service would like to inform the public of a change in its policy regarding the acceptance and processing of work and residence permit applications from the Republic of Haiti. (BIS Photo/Letisha Henderson)