employment authorization

[ɪmˈplɔɪmənt ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən]
nounpl: employment authorizations
autorização de trabalho
1. Official legal permission granted by a government to a foreign national allowing them to work in a country
She obtained employment authorization after her visa was approved.
Ela obteve autorização de trabalho após sua visto ser aprovado.
2. A document or permit (such as EAD in the USA) that certifies a person's right to work legally in a specific country
The employment authorization card must be renewed annually.
O cartão de autorização de trabalho deve ser renovado anualmente.
3. Legal status that permits an individual to engage in employment within a country's borders
Without employment authorization, foreigners cannot legally work in most countries.
Sem autorização de trabalho, estrangeiros não podem trabalhar legalmente na maioria dos países.
In the United States, employment authorization is a critical document for immigrants and is often obtained through various visa categories (H-1B, L-1, asylum, etc.) or through the USCIS EAD application process. In Brazil, employment authorization for foreigners is managed through the Ministry of Labor and involves labor certification processes. The concept is central to immigration law and workplace compliance in both countries.
NYC Slang
work card, work papers, EAD card
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work permitwork authorizationemployment permitlabor authorizationright to work
Antonyms / Antônimos
work restrictionemployment prohibitionlabor ban

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autorização de trabalho
Most common term used in Brazilian Portuguese for legal work permission
São Paulo
permissão de trabalho
Alternative term commonly used in business and immigration contexts
Rio de Janeiro
autorização para trabalhar
Colloquial variant, more conversational usage
Portugal
autorização de trabalho
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also uses 'visto de trabalho' for work visa

Related Words

visawork permitgreen cardimmigration statuslabor certificationwork visaresidencyEAD (Employment Authorization Document)

Related Idioms & Phrases

to apply for employment authorization
to obtain employment authorization
to hold valid employment authorization
employment authorization expires
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