What condition allows an alien to be granted an employment permit?

An alien can be granted an employment permit when there is a determination of no qualified local applicants for the position in question. This condition ensures that job opportunities are first made available to the local workforce and that the employment of foreign workers is justified only when there is a clear absence of qualified candidates within the local labor market. This approach aligns with various labor laws and policies designed to protect local job seekers while still enabling employers to fill positions that require specific skills or expertise that may not be readily available domestically.

The other options, while potentially relevant in certain contexts, do not directly address the core requirement for granting an employment permit. For instance, proof of educational qualifications may be necessary for the individual to qualify for a specific role, but it does not address the need to exhaust local talent first. Exclusive sponsorship by a local firm indicates a relationship between the employer and the foreign employee but lacks the critical aspect of assessing local talent availability. The availability of foreign investors does not directly relate to the employment permit process for individuals and does not fulfill the requirement of demonstrating that local applicants are insufficient for the job.