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for approvals. In particular, the criteria for determination of whether a firm (e.g. hotel ) is
qualified to take part in a structured internship program for interns and the strategic
importance of the industry taking interns for prioritised skilled occupations will need to be
identified and quantified within the decision algorithm.

26. Similar information to confirm the qualifying course of studies and foreign
educational institutions of the foreign intern applicant will be collated and codified in the
module.

27. The PVP to be issued to qualifying foreign interns or trainees will be in a digital form
and transmitted online. The online module will have the capability to issue a standard
digitalized Smart ID card specific for such foreign interns from the biometric information and
the unique ID number for each intern stored in the online database. All enforcement officers
must give recognition to this foreign intern Smart ID card. Enforcement authorities must no
longer demand sight of hardcopy IDs like passports whose absence currently constitutes an
offense.

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