Changing employers is a common situation for labor migrants. Some find better working conditions, others leave due to delayed wages. However, it’s important to remember that when changing jobs, it’s easy to make mistakes that can result in losing your work patent.
Below is what you need to do to avoid fines and keep your right to work:
1. A patent is not tied to a specific employer. If you change jobs within the same region and in the same profession, you do not need to reissue your patent.
2. After signing an employment contract, the new employer must submit a notification of employment to the Ministry of Internal Affairs within 3 working days.
It is also important that the previous employer submits a notification of contract termination. This is usually done by the employer, but it’s better to confirm this and keep proof that the notification was submitted.
3. Many people start working for a new employer before the documents are completed. This is risky. Even one day of work without a submitted notification can be considered a violation.
4. Changing employers does not exempt you from monthly payments. If you miss a payment, the patent will be canceled, regardless of whether you are working or not.
5. You are allowed to work only in the region specified in your patent. If the job is in another region or for a different profession, a new patent is required.
6. If you move or change your address, your registration must be updated. An expired or invalid registration is a separate violation.
Changing employers is not a problem if everything is completed correctly and on time. Paying close attention to your documents will help you keep your patent and continue working without issues.
Through the Migrant ID service in our SalamPay mobile application, you can check for possible violations of migration laws and receive recommendations on what to do in difficult situations.
