Work Visa
/ˈwɜːrk ˈviːzə/
Definitions
- (n.) An official document or endorsement allowing a foreign national to enter, stay, and work legally in a country for a specified period.
She obtained a work visa to be employed in the United States for two years.
Forms
- work visa
- work visas
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Commentary
Work visas often require employer sponsorship and are subject to quotas or eligibility criteria; precise terms differ by jurisdiction.
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