How can an employer prove that no Romanians are available for the job?

Hi apatrid

It is quite common for companies to have to  prove in some way to national authorities that a local cannot do a job that a foreigner can before the company hires the foreigner. Many countries in the world have laws to this effect.

How strict the government is and how easy it is to fake or exaggerate the paperwork will obviousbly vary from country to country. For starters, I imagine the Romanian company will have to show they have advertised the position for long enough without finding suitable candidates within Romania, and that the foreigner in question has some skill that will be good for the position but which no other (Romanian) applicant possessed. They will submit this evidence with the application for a work permit/visa on behalf of the foreigner.

It is often simply a matter of routine paperwork, as I said - it depends on the country.

Thanks GabyS. It would be great if someone could specify exactly what paperwork is required in Romania. Also what period of time does the company need to show that it searched and didn't find a Romanian? It is quite a senior position in an MNC. It was obviously not advertised in papers, etc. Would documents proving when the Executive Search agent was engaged be sufficient?

Hi, The position should be advertised on http://ec.europa.eu/eures/home.jsp?lang=ro and after 30 days the local Labour Office will release a proof that nobody applied to this position. If you are looking for immigration services, please let me know.