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
Prima del tuo arrivo a Malta
My employer is requesting money to employ me. Do I pay him?
Non dovresti mai accettare un lavoro che ti chiede di pagare denaro. Ciò va contro i diritti umani fondamentali, incluso il tuo diritto al lavoro, ed è equiparabile alla tratta di esseri umani. Non dovresti accettare alcun lavoro che richieda un pagamento.
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.
Quanto tempo ci vuole per ottenere un permesso di lavoro?
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.
Cosa devo fare nel caso in cui la mia candidatura di lavoro non venga accettata?
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.
Cosa succede quando un visto viene rifiutato?
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.
Quanto tempo ci vuole per ricevere una risposta a un ricorso?
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.
Arrivare a Malta
Cosa succede quando arrivo a Malta?
Una volta a Malta, dovrai completare gli ultimi passaggi per soddisfare le condizioni della tua richiesta di permesso di lavoro e ottenere la Carta di Residenza maltese. Il permesso di lavoro e la carta di residenza saranno validi per un anno. È importante che durante le prime settimane a Malta e oltre ti assicuri che:
- 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.
Cosa succede se vengo fermato sul posto di lavoro o fermato dalla polizia?
Non c'è nulla di cui preoccuparsi, se portate sempre con voi la vostra Carta di Soggiorno, non dovrebbero esserci problemi. È importante che se il vostro permesso di lavoro copre un lavoro specifico con un datore di lavoro specifico, lo stiate facendo. Lavorare illegalmente è soggetto a detenzione e ordini di espulsione e sarà molto difficile contestarlo in tribunale.
Cambiare lavoro a Malta
Cosa succede se non sono soddisfatto del mio lavoro?
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.
E se il mio datore di lavoro mi licenziasse senza informarmi?
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].
Questo articolo è solo a scopo informativo e non deve essere interpretato come consulenza legale.
Articolo scritto dalla Sig.ra Charlene Sciberras, B.A. (Hons), collaboratrice esterna, specialista in marketing e amministrazione aziendale con un focus particolare su questioni societarie, contabili e legali.
Sciberras Advocates, fondato dall'Avvocato Adrian Sciberras, è uno studio legale con sede a Malta. Lo studio si vanta di essere multidisciplinare, innovativo e flessibile per far fronte ai tempi che cambiano e a qualsiasi sfida nello scenario legale locale e internazionale. Qualunque siano le complesse esigenze private o societarie richieste, Sciberras Advocates offre soluzioni legali pratiche ed economiche per raggiungere i risultati desiderati. È possibile contattare Sciberras Advocates telefonicamente al numero +35627795222o via email su [email protected].
