{"id":62589,"date":"2025-06-17T22:32:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T22:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mirps-platform.org\/?page_id=62589"},"modified":"2025-06-17T22:32:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T22:32:24","slug":"electronic-platform-for-work-permits-for-foreigners","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mirps-platform.org\/en\/resources\/good-practices\/electronic-platform-for-work-permits-for-foreigners\/","title":{"rendered":"Electronic Platform for Work Permits for Foreigners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Electronic Platform for Work Permits for Foreigners (PEX)<\/p>\n

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The initiative proposes an easily accessible digital tool for refugees, asylum seekers and foreigners so they can make their application from their cell phone. It is an opportunity for the labor inclusion of asylum seekers and refugees and to achieve their self-sustainability and contribution to the host country through expedited access to work permits that benefit them and their family groups.<\/p>\n

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Guatemala (national level).<\/p>\n

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2024 – Present<\/p>\n

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In 2024, 667 work permits have been granted to asylum seekers and 81 to refugees.<\/p>\n

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In 2025, 195 work permits have been authorized for asylum seekers and 11 for refugees.<\/p>\n

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Commitment 16: Assist refugees and asylum seekers to have access to work permits.<\/p>\n

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Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare -MINTRAB-.<\/p>\n

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Aditional Resources<\/h2>\n

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