Employment Authorization

/ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɔːθəraɪˈzeɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Official permission granted to a non-citizen allowing them to work lawfully within a specific country.
    The immigrant applied for employment authorization to start working legally in the United States.

Forms

  • employment authorization
  • employment authorizations

Commentary

Employment authorization is typically issued as a document or card evidencing an individual's legal right to work; precision in drafting should specify the jurisdiction and conditions of authorization.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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