work authorization

[/wɜːrk ˌɔːθərɪˈzeɪʃən/]
nounpl: work authorizations
autorização para trabalhar
1. Official legal permission granted by a government to a foreign national to work in a country
She obtained work authorization after being sponsored by her employer.
Ela obteve autorização para trabalhar após ser patrocinada por seu empregador.
2. A document or permit that allows a non-citizen to legally engage in employment
The work authorization form must be filed with the immigration office.
O formulário de autorização para trabalhar deve ser preenchido junto ao órgão de imigração.
3. Legal status that enables an immigrant to seek and maintain employment in a foreign country
Without work authorization, immigrants cannot legally accept employment.
Sem autorização para trabalhar, imigrantes não podem legalmente aceitar emprego.
Work authorization is a critical document in both the USA and Brazil for immigrant workers. In the USA, it is often tied to visa sponsorship and employer support, particularly for H-1B and L-1 visa categories. In Brazil, work authorization is required for foreign nationals and involves registration with the Ministry of Labor. The process reflects each country's immigration policies and labor market protections.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
work permitemployment authorizationlabor permitvisa authorization
Antonyms / Antônimos
work prohibitionemployment restrictionvisa denial

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
autorização para trabalhar
Most common term used in formal and legal contexts
São Paulo
permissão de trabalho / visto de trabalho
Common usage in business and corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
autorização laboral
Less common but used in formal immigration discussions
Portugal
autorização de trabalho / visto de trabalho
Portuguese variant following EU immigration regulations

Related Words

visaimmigrationemployment visagreen cardwork permitsponsorshipH-1B visaresidency

Related Idioms & Phrases

to obtain work authorization
to apply for work authorization
to grant work authorization
work authorization expires
pending work authorization
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