Qualified citizens of the 13 member states of the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) will be able to seek work in another member state without the need for a permit from January 2006, according to the Head of the CSME Unit at the Jamaican Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Robert Miller.
Speaking with the Jamaican Information Service, Mr Miller explained that the process of removing restrictions to movement is taking place in accordance with CARICOM laws as set out by the revised Treaty of Chaguaramas.
Under the terms of this treaty, any citizen of a CARICOM member state has the right "to seek work or engage in gainful employment in all CARICOM member states" without having to obtain a work permit. However, before seeking employment or setting up services in another member state, individuals must first obtain a 'Skills Certificate' from the relevant ministry. This certificate validates that the individual qualifies under one of the six approved categories of wage earners, which include: graduates from all recognized universities in the world; artistes; musicians; sportspersons; media workers; managers, technical and supervisory staff attached to a company, and the self-employed.
The certificates are issued free and take two to three days to process. Those falling outside of the above categories must continue to apply for conventional work permits.
However, Mr Miller added that the freedom of movement provisions do not entitle individuals to residency or citizenship rights in another member state.
"There are now no rights regarding free movement solely for the purpose of residency. Such a person will have to apply for that separately in accordance with that country's laws," he told JIS News.
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