Workforce Mobility & Permit Services
Compliant. Efficient. Border-Ready.
Service Introduction & Scope
Our Workforce Mobility & Permit services support businesses in deploying talent across borders in compliance with local immigration, employment, and regulatory requirements. Delivered by experienced local experts and coordinated through the secure, unified Staff Payroll platform, this service ensures work authorization processes are managed accurately and in full accordance with local laws.
From initial eligibility assessment to permit application and renewal, Staff Payroll provides structured coordination across jurisdictions—reducing mobility risk, minimizing processing delays, and ensuring employees are legally authorized to work before and throughout their assignment.
Service Scope
Immigration Eligibility & Pre-Assessment
- Assessment of work authorization requirements based on nationality, role, and assignment type
- Advisory on suitable permit or visa categories
- Identification of regulatory constraints, quotas, or local hiring conditions
Work Permit & Visa Application Coordination
- Preparation and submission coordination of work permit or visa applications
- Support for employer sponsorship documentation and declarations
- Liaison with immigration authorities or licensed agents where required
Permit Renewals, Variations & Cancellations
- Tracking of permit validity periods and renewal timelines
- Coordination of renewals, role changes, or employer changes
- Support for permit cancellation and exit formalities upon assignment completion
Employer & Employee Compliance Support
- Guidance on employer obligations linked to work authorization
- Support for employee onboarding compliance tied to permit approval
- Coordination of post-arrival or post-approval registration requirements
Secure Mobility Records & Platform Access
- Centralised access to permit applications and approval documents
- Encrypted storage of immigration and mobility records
- Role-based access for HR, legal, and mobility stakeholders
Ongoing Mobility Advisory & Coordination
- Dedicated mobility coordination contact
- Practical guidance on jurisdiction-specific immigration practices
- Ongoing support for mobility-related compliance queries
Client Preparation: Requirements Checklist
Service Activation (Initial Setup)
- Confirmation of employing entity details
- Employee identification and nationality information
- Role description, assignment scope, and employment terms
- Assignment start date and duration
- Educational or professional qualifications (where required)
- Completion of standardized mobility questionnaires and declarations
Ongoing Inputs & Event Triggers
- Role or assignment changes
- Role or assignment changes
- Employee relocation or address updates
- Termination or assignment completion notifications
- Government correspondence or compliance notices
Our Workflow
Eligibility Assessment
Application Preparation
Submission & Tracking
Approval & Activation
Ongoing Monitoring
The Target: Expected Results
Expected Results
- Employees legally authorized to work in the host jurisdiction
- Reduced immigration and mobility compliance risk
- Clear visibility of permit status and timelines
- Structured coordination across multiple jurisdictions
- Improved workforce deployment planning and predictability
- Scalable mobility support for international workforce growth
Service Targets (Indicative Timelines)
- Eligibility Assessment: 2–5 working days
- Permit Processing: Jurisdiction-dependent
Why Local Expertise Matters
Workforce mobility and immigration requirements vary widely across jurisdictions. Eligibility criteria, processing timelines, documentary standards, and enforcement practices differ significantly and are subject to frequent regulatory change.
Staff Payroll works with experienced local immigration professionals who maintain active regulatory oversight, ensuring permit applications reflect current requirements and practical authority expectations.
Examples of local nuances we monitor include:
- Permit eligibility thresholds and quota systems
- Local labor market testing or advertising requirements
- Processing timelines and documentary standards
- Post-approval compliance and reporting obligations
- Penalties, suspension, or revocation triggers
