If you work for an EA whose licence does not permit it to place foreign employees, you can opt to attend the CEI (KAH) and CEI (Basic) courses without the Employment of Foreign Manpower (EFMA) and Immigration Act (IA) modules. Candidates who do not get the CEI within the time will have their registration revoked. Who doesn't need to be certifiedĮach key appointment holder and EA personnel must attain the CEI by this timeframe: Positionīefore registration or within 1 month of registration. Once you obtain the CEI, your records in the EA Personnel Search will be updated within 7 working days. The CEI requirement applies to employment agencies with any of the following licences: This ensures that EA personnel understand their obligations under the law and are able to advise their clients of their rights and responsibilities.įor more information on the CEI, read the related questions on CEI.
The Certificate of Employment Intermediaries (CEI) aims to equip employment agency (EA) personnel with knowledge of employment laws and regulations.