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IMPACT – HIGH
What is the change? The Directorate General of Immigration has announced that immigration authorities will no longer accept submissions by third parties, such as immigration agents working on behalf of companies.
What does the change mean? The order will require that companies file applications themselves with the immigration authorities, as they will not be able to use third-party assistance. Filings with the Ministry of Manpower or other agencies in the work permit process are not affected.
The order was issued Nov. 7 without notice. Employers and immigration agents are in discussions with the directorate about the negative impact of the rule. As such, implementation currently varies among the regional authorities, and most authorities are following local policies to continue to allow third-party assistance for the time being.
B·A·L Analysis: The business community and immigration agents continue to engage with the directorate for alternatives to an absolute ban on third-party representation. B·A·L will update clients on any changes or developments from these discussions.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Indonesia. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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