work permit
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It is worth noting that Ndukwe, who was impressive against Sunderland, must go out on loan this year as he does not yet meet the criteria for a UK work permit.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
His family said he had applied for a work permit and was on his way toward finally obtaining legal status.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
"How quickly can I get immigrants and refugees to the stage where they can obtain a work permit and a residence permit? In Germany, that still takes far too long," he said.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
If he had applied to obtain a new work permit before the return of the documents, he might have been waiting for months before that permit would be issued, if at all.
From Salon ● Mar. 4, 2026
It contained her new driver’s license, social security card, work permit, and all the cash she had.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
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