As a law firm working in the fields of immigration and employment law, we are often asked questions and see many similar scenarios on the topic of immigration, work permits problems, visa refusals, unjustly terminations and more. Therefore, we have come up with a set of Frequently Asked Question revolving around these topics to assist any TCNs with all their queries.
In this article we are pinpointing the top FAQs. To read all the FAQs in full please go to this page: https://sciberras.legal/practice-areas/immigration-law/immigration-faqs-for-third-country-nationals
Antes de tu llegada a Malta
My employer is requesting money to employ me. Do I pay him?
Nunca debes aceptar ningún trabajo que te pida dinero. Eso va en contra de los derechos humanos fundamentales de tu derecho al trabajo y equivale a trata de personas. No debes aceptar ningún trabajo que te pida pagar.
What is the procedure to apply for the Single Work Permit?
The procedure to apply for work in Malta for TCNs is called the Single Work Permit application.
The employer or agency will apply for you on a ‘still abroad’ basis. The application is straightforward and you need to fill the form and attach all relevant documents. Normally the employer will prepare the form with your input and submit to obtain an Approval in Principle letter.
¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda en obtener un permiso de trabajo?
Typically, from the day of submission with Identity Malta, it usually takes 30-60 days to get approved. Following this, you have six months’ time to travel to Malta, subject to visa clearance.
¿Qué hago en caso de que mi solicitud de empleo no sea aceptada?
If you or your employer receive an email by Identity Malta Agency stating that your application cannot be processed, you have a right to appeal with the Immigration Appeals Board. You must consult an immigration specialist law firm like Sciberras Advocates who can understand the case and guide you accordingly. Similarly, if you receive a refusal letter you have three days’ time to appeal at the Immigration Appeals Board.
¿Qué sucede cuando se rechaza una visa?
If a visa for work permit is refused, you have a right to appeal within 15 days with the Immigration Appeals Board. Appeals can also be sent via email. It is advisable to consult an immigration specialist law firm like Sciberras Advocates who can understand the case and guide you accordingly.
¿Cuánto tiempo tardan las apelaciones en obtener una respuesta?
Appeals in Malta are done in writing. Once the appeal is submitted, the Appellant is given another 15 days to submit any further documentation to substantiate his appeal. At the same time, the various stakeholders (Identity Malta, Jobsplus, Immigration Police, Central Visa Unit) are asked to give their feedback depending on the type of appeal. Typically appeals take between 6 to 9 months to get a final definite answer.
Llegada a Malta
¿Qué sucede cuando llego a Malta?
Una vez en Malta, deberá cumplir los pasos finales para completar las condiciones de su solicitud de permiso de trabajo y obtener la Tarjeta de Residencia Maltesa. El permiso de trabajo y la tarjeta de residencia tendrán una validez de un año. Es importante que durante las primeras semanas en Malta y posteriormente se asegure de que:
- You are correctly registered with Jobsplus
- You are getting a payslip every month
- You ensure that your National Insurance contributions are being paid by your employer
- You are getting the correct amount of leave and overtime rates
- You are being given an FS3 (your annual statement of earnings)
- You are not terminated without being informed or not given advance notice to find a new job.
¿Qué pasa si me detienen en mi lugar de trabajo o me para la policía?
No hay nada de qué preocuparse, si siempre lleva su tarjeta de residencia, no debería haber ningún problema. Es importante que si su permiso de trabajo cubre un trabajo específico con un empleador específico, lo esté haciendo. Trabajar ilegalmente está sujeto a detención y órdenes de deportación y será muy difícil impugnarlo en los tribunales.
Cambiar de trabajo en Malta
¿Qué pasa si estoy insatisfecho con mi trabajo?
Remember the contract that you signed before coming to Malta and remember the important clauses. You still have an opportunity to leave however it is advisable that first you have found another job. When changing jobs, you only have a 10-day window to apply between termination and application. Furthermore, when you apply for a new job, it does not automatically mean you can start working straight away. You need to get a new employment license and approval from Identity Malta Agency, and this takes some time. Whilst you can legally reside in Malta when changing jobs, the application does not give you automatic rights to work.
¿Y si mi empleador me despidiera sin informarme?
It is not the first time that employers terminate employees, send the Jobsplus termination form a month late and back date it. This would put you in an automatic overstay position and make you irregular in Malta. In that case you need to speak to an immigration and employment lawyer specialist such as Sciberras Advocates to see if there is a chance of redress.
For assistance on immigration law and any type of work permit appeal, visa appeal or return order appeal, please contact us on [email protected].
Este artículo es solo para fines informativos y no debe interpretarse como asesoramiento legal.
Artículo escrito por la Sra. Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), colaboradora invitada, es una especialista en marketing y administración de empresas con un enfoque especial en asuntos corporativos, contables y legales.
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