4. In which cases can permits be refused or revoked?

Requests for work permits can be refused and valid work permits revoked if: ­

- suitable local professionals become available for hire in the domestic market; ­
- the data submitted in an application turns out to be inaccurate; ­
- employees are terminated from employment or the employers’ business activities in the Kyrgyz Republic cease; ­
- illegal actions are committed.

Decisions to dismiss (refuse), revoke and suspend permit may be appealed in the court. If an employer violates the procedure for hiring and employing foreign employees the Migration Service will issue an admonition to the employer requiring that they rectify the detected violations. If the violations persist, the Migration Service may suspend or revoke the Employment Permit. When the employer ceases business, the Employment Permit and the Employee Permit become invalid regardless of the term for which they were issued and are subject to return.