needs tests or labor certification requirements, provided they are covered under the

terms and conditions of the contract, and the contract exceeds US$50,000.

k.

Applicants under Categories 1 and 2 must submit information pertaining to

level of education, qualifications (including professional accreditation when

required in the home country), proof of citizenship, and wage statements

showing the applicant has been an employee of his or her company for at least

six months.

l.

For services that require the Permit holder under Categories 1 and 2 to be

accredited in the host country in order to provide the service, any such

limitations and conditions will be governed by specific commitments

undertaken by the host country in the pertinent services sector.

m.

Holders of Permits would not be authorized to change their status to another

non immigrant visa category while using the Permit.

n.

Performance Bond. For Category 2 permit holders, the applicant company or

partnership will post a program bond with the local Embassy of the GATS

country to which its employee is seeking access in the amount of US

$250,000.

o.

Fines and Penalties.  For Category 1 permit holders, abuse of the program will

result in requisite fines and a one year program prohibition.

p.

Special Safeguards. Notwithstanding (g) above, where a country can establish

that a pattern of practice among a number of companies of a country has led to

fraudulent use or misrepresentation of the Permit, its recognition may be

suspended by any country for a temporary period of time, not to exceed one

year.

III.            Best Practices

    1.  For all forms of temporary entry, Countries will:

a.

make available, in a consolidated text, all measures, in particular

administrative measures, and any descriptive material accompanying such

measures that pertain to the temporary admission of natural persons (defined

as entry, stay, and work authorization). Where possible, countries should

provide this information electronically, on websites or otherwise.

b.

as part of the consolidated text, provide information on the materials or

evidence required of an applicant seeking temporary admission into their

territories, as well as a description of the complete process for its submission,

consideration, and approval.

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