CARIBBEAN COMMUNITY SECRETARIAT

The following administrative arrangements and procedures must be in effect in Member States to facilitate the free movement of skills:

Competent Authority

The Free Movement of Skills Act provides for a Competent Authority. In most Member States the Competent Authority is a Minister, who has the responsibility for the implementation of the Free Movement of Skills Policy. Key responsibilities include, reviewing of applications for Free movement of Skills or verifying whether a CARICOM National is indeed a Skilled National. Furthermore he/she is authorized to sign or stamp the Certificate of Recognition of CARICOM Skills Qualification when a CARICOM national is eligible for Free Movement of Skills, or after verification proves that the person is indeed a Skilled National.

FREE MOVEMENT COMMITTEE

FREE MOVEMENT FOR SKILLS DEPARTMENT/DESK

PROCEDURES AT POINT OF ENTRY

PROCEDURES FOR MANAGERIAL,SUPERVISORY AND TECHNICAL STAFF

APPROVED DEFINITIONS

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS