Employment permit refusal review
Submitting a formal request for review under Section 13 of the Employment Permits Act when DETE refuses an employment permit.
Who this pathway suits
Employers and candidates whose CSEP or GEP application has been refused.
Eligibility at a glance
- Must be submitted within 28 days of the refusal decision notice
How the process works
- Analyze refusal grounds (e.g. 50:50 rule, salary threshold, ineligible list)
- Prepare legal and documentary rebuttal
- Senior DETE officer conducts independent review
Documents you will typically need
- Refusal notice, Section 13 review form, corporate clarification letter, revised employment contract
What to keep in mind
Section 13 reviews frequently succeed when clarifications regarding job duties and SOC codes are properly substantiated.
Official source: DETE — Review of Employment Permit Decisions. Government authorities make all final decisions; no outcome is guaranteed.
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