Background
The General Department of Immigration (GDI) convened senior officials and department heads to review a draft standard operating procedure (SOP) for conducting operational activities related to foreign workers. The draft SOP was examined with representatives from the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training at Meeting Room 3 on the third floor of the GDI headquarters on 20 August 2026.
The General Department of Immigration issues standard operating procedures to formalize operational roles and step-by-step procedures for immigration enforcement activities. An SOP for foreign worker operations establishes procedural requirements for coordination between immigration authorities and the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training.
Scope of Application
The draft SOP under review is intended to apply to GDI operational units involved in cases concerning foreign workers and to designated counterparts at the Ministry of Labor and Vocational Training. The scope encompasses procedures for joint operational steps, documentation flows, and administrative responsibilities as defined by the participating agencies.
Key Provisions or Decisions
Senior GDI leadership and officials provided comments on the draft procedural text during the review session. The meeting focused on clarifying roles, operational sequencing, and inter-agency contact points for handling cases that involve foreign workers, as reflected in the participation of both immigration and labor ministry representatives.
Implications for Investors, Businesses, or Compliance
A finalized SOP will define administrative procedures that govern how employers of foreign workers interact with immigration and labor authorities during operational checks and case handling. Businesses that employ foreign nationals will need to align internal compliance processes and documentation with any procedural requirements established by the SOP once it is adopted.
Official Source
Source: General Department of Immigration (GDI) social media post, 20 August 2026 — https://www.facebook.com/GDIOfficial/posts/pfbid02Wx3XNRXx49E41dqfp8gyJcrHKcKvHCieTvsKKA9VviWJhpMRKYKAJTQnJjddjKKdl
