NEW ORLEANS — Vilma Palacios has been held at the Basile, Louisiana detention center since June, even though she says she was in the process of renewing her work permit. “I told him 'why am I under ...

A Canada Open Work Permit (OWP) is a type of work visa that allows foreign nationals to work for any employer in Canada without needing a specific job offer. Unlike employer-specific work permits, ...

The Government has launched a zero-tolerance policy against companies that breach work permit regulations. Jason Hayward, the Minister of Economy and Labour, said that existing rules — including stiff ...