{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of defining the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and travel on a Business Visa for official purposes### Assistant: Objective To define the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and also travel on a Business Visa for official purposes."}
{"text": "### Human: How many active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. are able to use this policy### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is this policy applicable### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a Business Visa### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is issued to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for what purpose### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What is to be used for official business purposes only### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What does it cover employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What might be beneficiaries under the subject to EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What will be governed by the above definition### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including what### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of experience must US employees have in order to process travel on a Business Visa### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment with company must UK Schengen Australia employees have### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum requirement for US employees in band E2.1 and above### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of employment should employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower complete with the Company### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment must employees in bands E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive complete### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum criteria for processing travel on a business visa to other countries### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: Permissible Activities Employees can only perform what### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the list of permissible activities by destination country### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the activities to be conducted in the destination country### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What other factors are to be considered### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activity can an employee travel on a Business Visa be billed to a client at### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the rule applicable to all bands roles of the employee### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days does BV OnArrival VisaWaiver last### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What are employees from E0 to E4.2 required to provide for an initial visa application### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What must an employee do if they are required to return to the same destination country### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: What must employees up to and including Level E5.1 do### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How many results do users of the Tool receive### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required What is required o Further Action is Required### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates what### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: What will the employeeuser be instructed to do if the result indicates that Further Action is required### Assistant: If the result indicates that Further Action is required the employeeuser will be instructed to connect with ISG for further details."}
{"text": "### Human: What do all foreign Consulates Embassies require from the client who is inviting the employee### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of the invitation letter### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the invite letter detail### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is the visit### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to what scenarios### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long can an additional stay requirement be provided### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What can be provided if there is an invite letter from the client justifying the extension### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the validity of a visa in Belgium### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: How long does it take to apply for an exception for Belgium to be granted### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must approve the exceptions to be sought### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of letter can HCLTech provide if a client is unable to provide an invite letter### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a letter of invitation for a prospective client### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should be made available to ISG### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should the invite letter be issued only after### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is not applicable for US business visas### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum tenure with the organization### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activities may an employee perform### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the section in which an employee may perform only the permissible activities### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What should an employee do if he/she is required to perform nonpermissible activities### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the result of the Business Visa Assessment tool that indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the employee possess to perform such activities### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must possess the appropriate work authorization### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of business visa can an employee travel to### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What can the employee do if they travel to the following countries### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia### Assistant: Country Type of Visa Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa Oman Work Visit Visa Temporary Visa UAE Mission Visa Netherlands Short Term Work Permit Type C Visa Assignation The employee travelling on a Business Visa must be assigned to a NonBillable role in Resource Assignation System RAS before the travel request can be raised."}
{"text": "### Human: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed### Assistant: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed."}
{"text": "### Human: What will all requests for a visa application be placed through### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: Where will requests for travel be placed### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the company that reviews employee visa applications### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: Who approves employee visa requests### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What are ISG's requirements on activities and duration of stay### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What happens to a business visitor if they do not meet the requirements### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are business visitors required to maintain outside of the destination country### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What does an employee have to do in order to qualify as a business visitor### Assistant: In order to qualify as a business visitor an employee generally must not Benefit the host entity i.e."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of revenue does an official represent an entity located in the destination country compete with### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days should a person stay within a calendar year fiscal year### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the duration of a stay in a country for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into the country### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long should a stay in the Schengen region be### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the maximum length of stay### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: Where can an employee convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he or she is in the same country### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What may an employee not travel on while a work permit is being processed### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What may be exceptions depending on the destination country### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the following rules recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on what type of visa### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of Permit can an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit use to enter any Schengen country for business visits### Assistant: For example an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit who was earlier transferred from India and is currently working in the US cannot use the Norway Residence Permit to enter any Schengen country for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What can an employee do if he is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: What can he use the Norway Residence Permit to do### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: Who will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What will any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy face### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What does the company reserve the right to do based on managements discretion### Assistant: The company reserves the right to alter append or withdraw this policy either in part or in full based on managements discretion."}

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{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of defining the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and travel on a Business Visa for official purposes### Assistant: Objective To define the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and also travel on a Business Visa for official purposes."}
{"text": "### Human: How many active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. are able to use this policy### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is this policy applicable### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a Business Visa### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is issued to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for what purpose### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What is to be used for official business purposes only### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What does it cover employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What might be beneficiaries under the subject to EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What will be governed by the above definition### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including what### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of experience must US employees have in order to process travel on a Business Visa### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment with company must UK Schengen Australia employees have### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum requirement for US employees in band E2.1 and above### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of employment should employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower complete with the Company### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment must employees in bands E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive complete### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum criteria for processing travel on a business visa to other countries### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: Permissible Activities Employees can only perform what### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the list of permissible activities by destination country### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the activities to be conducted in the destination country### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What other factors are to be considered### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activity can an employee travel on a Business Visa be billed to a client at### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the rule applicable to all bands roles of the employee### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days does BV OnArrival VisaWaiver last### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What are employees from E0 to E4.2 required to provide for an initial visa application### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What must an employee do if they are required to return to the same destination country### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: What must employees up to and including Level E5.1 do### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How many results do users of the Tool receive### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required What is required o Further Action is Required### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates what### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: What will the employeeuser be instructed to do if the result indicates that Further Action is required### Assistant: If the result indicates that Further Action is required the employeeuser will be instructed to connect with ISG for further details."}
{"text": "### Human: What do all foreign Consulates Embassies require from the client who is inviting the employee### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of the invitation letter### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the invite letter detail### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is the visit### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to what scenarios### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long can an additional stay requirement be provided### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What can be provided if there is an invite letter from the client justifying the extension### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the validity of a visa in Belgium### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: How long does it take to apply for an exception for Belgium to be granted### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must approve the exceptions to be sought### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of letter can HCLTech provide if a client is unable to provide an invite letter### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a letter of invitation for a prospective client### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should be made available to ISG### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should the invite letter be issued only after### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is not applicable for US business visas### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum tenure with the organization### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activities may an employee perform### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the section in which an employee may perform only the permissible activities### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What should an employee do if he/she is required to perform nonpermissible activities### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the result of the Business Visa Assessment tool that indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the employee possess to perform such activities### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must possess the appropriate work authorization### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of business visa can an employee travel to### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What can the employee do if they travel to the following countries### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia### Assistant: Country Type of Visa Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa Oman Work Visit Visa Temporary Visa UAE Mission Visa Netherlands Short Term Work Permit Type C Visa Assignation The employee travelling on a Business Visa must be assigned to a NonBillable role in Resource Assignation System RAS before the travel request can be raised."}
{"text": "### Human: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed### Assistant: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed."}
{"text": "### Human: What will all requests for a visa application be placed through### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: Where will requests for travel be placed### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the company that reviews employee visa applications### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: Who approves employee visa requests### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What are ISG's requirements on activities and duration of stay### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What happens to a business visitor if they do not meet the requirements### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are business visitors required to maintain outside of the destination country### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What does an employee have to do in order to qualify as a business visitor### Assistant: In order to qualify as a business visitor an employee generally must not Benefit the host entity i.e."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of revenue does an official represent an entity located in the destination country compete with### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days should a person stay within a calendar year fiscal year### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the duration of a stay in a country for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into the country### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long should a stay in the Schengen region be### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the maximum length of stay### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: Where can an employee convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he or she is in the same country### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What may an employee not travel on while a work permit is being processed### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What may be exceptions depending on the destination country### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the following rules recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on what type of visa### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of Permit can an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit use to enter any Schengen country for business visits### Assistant: For example an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit who was earlier transferred from India and is currently working in the US cannot use the Norway Residence Permit to enter any Schengen country for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What can an employee do if he is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: What can he use the Norway Residence Permit to do### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: Who will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What will any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy face### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What does the company reserve the right to do based on managements discretion### Assistant: The company reserves the right to alter append or withdraw this policy either in part or in full based on managements discretion."}

### Human: What is the purpose of defining the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and travel on a Business Visa for official purposes### Assistant: Objective To define the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and also travel on a Business Visa for official purposes."}
{"text": "### Human: How many active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. are able to use this policy### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is this policy applicable### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a Business Visa### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is issued to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for what purpose### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What is to be used for official business purposes only### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What does it cover employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What might be beneficiaries under the subject to EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What will be governed by the above definition### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including what### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of experience must US employees have in order to process travel on a Business Visa### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment with company must UK Schengen Australia employees have### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum requirement for US employees in band E2.1 and above### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of employment should employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower complete with the Company### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment must employees in bands E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive complete### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum criteria for processing travel on a business visa to other countries### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: Permissible Activities Employees can only perform what### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the list of permissible activities by destination country### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the activities to be conducted in the destination country### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What other factors are to be considered### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activity can an employee travel on a Business Visa be billed to a client at### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the rule applicable to all bands roles of the employee### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days does BV OnArrival VisaWaiver last### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What are employees from E0 to E4.2 required to provide for an initial visa application### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What must an employee do if they are required to return to the same destination country### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: What must employees up to and including Level E5.1 do### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How many results do users of the Tool receive### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required What is required o Further Action is Required### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates what### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: What will the employeeuser be instructed to do if the result indicates that Further Action is required### Assistant: If the result indicates that Further Action is required the employeeuser will be instructed to connect with ISG for further details."}
{"text": "### Human: What do all foreign Consulates Embassies require from the client who is inviting the employee### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of the invitation letter### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the invite letter detail### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is the visit### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to what scenarios### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long can an additional stay requirement be provided### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What can be provided if there is an invite letter from the client justifying the extension### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the validity of a visa in Belgium### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: How long does it take to apply for an exception for Belgium to be granted### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must approve the exceptions to be sought### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of letter can HCLTech provide if a client is unable to provide an invite letter### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a letter of invitation for a prospective client### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should be made available to ISG### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should the invite letter be issued only after### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is not applicable for US business visas### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum tenure with the organization### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activities may an employee perform### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the section in which an employee may perform only the permissible activities### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What should an employee do if he/she is required to perform nonpermissible activities### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the result of the Business Visa Assessment tool that indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the employee possess to perform such activities### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must possess the appropriate work authorization### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of business visa can an employee travel to### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What can the employee do if they travel to the following countries### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia### Assistant: Country Type of Visa Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa Oman Work Visit Visa Temporary Visa UAE Mission Visa Netherlands Short Term Work Permit Type C Visa Assignation The employee travelling on a Business Visa must be assigned to a NonBillable role in Resource Assignation System RAS before the travel request can be raised."}
{"text": "### Human: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed### Assistant: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed."}
{"text": "### Human: What will all requests for a visa application be placed through### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: Where will requests for travel be placed### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the company that reviews employee visa applications### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: Who approves employee visa requests### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What are ISG's requirements on activities and duration of stay### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What happens to a business visitor if they do not meet the requirements### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are business visitors required to maintain outside of the destination country### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What does an employee have to do in order to qualify as a business visitor### Assistant: In order to qualify as a business visitor an employee generally must not Benefit the host entity i.e."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of revenue does an official represent an entity located in the destination country compete with### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days should a person stay within a calendar year fiscal year### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the duration of a stay in a country for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into the country### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long should a stay in the Schengen region be### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the maximum length of stay### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: Where can an employee convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he or she is in the same country### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What may an employee not travel on while a work permit is being processed### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What may be exceptions depending on the destination country### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the following rules recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on what type of visa### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of Permit can an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit use to enter any Schengen country for business visits### Assistant: For example an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit who was earlier transferred from India and is currently working in the US cannot use the Norway Residence Permit to enter any Schengen country for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What can an employee do if he is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: What can he use the Norway Residence Permit to do### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: Who will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What will any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy face### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What does the company reserve the right to do based on managements discretion### Assistant: The company reserves the right to alter append or withdraw this policy either in part or in full based on managements discretion."}
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 ### Human: What is the purpose of defining the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and travel on a Business Visa for official purposes### Assistant: Objective To define the guidelines eligibility and approval procedure to process Business Visa applications and also travel on a Business Visa for official purposes."}
{"text": "### Human: How many active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. are able to use this policy### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is this policy applicable### Assistant: Applicability This policy is applicable to all active employees of HCL Technologies Ltd. its subsidiaries and affiliated across the world located in any geography HCLTech or Company."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a Business Visa### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is issued to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for what purpose### Assistant: Policy Details Policy Details Terms A Business Visa is one of the categories of visas issued to foreign citizens by the High Commission Embassy Consulate of a country to those applicants seeking an entry into a foreign country for a temporary period for the limited purpose of conducting permissible activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What is to be used for official business purposes only### Assistant: A Business Visa does not allow for the conduct of productive employment or a billable profit generating activity.The Business Visa is to be used for official business purposes only."}
{"text": "### Human: What does it cover employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What might be beneficiaries under the subject to EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty### Assistant: It also covers employees who are granted visa on arrival or visa waiver status based on their nationality or based on the regional treaties that might be beneficiaries under the subject to for example EU Nationals or MERCURSOR Treaty."}
{"text": "### Human: What will be governed by the above definition### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including what### Assistant: Any reference to Business Visa in this policy document will be governed by the above definition.This Policy applies to all nationals and all destination countries including visa onarrival visa waiver countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of experience must US employees have in order to process travel on a Business Visa### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment with company must UK Schengen Australia employees have### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum requirement for US employees in band E2.1 and above### Assistant: Eligibility to Process Travel on Business Visa Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for the US Employees in band E2.1and above with a minimum of 3 years of total experience and minimum of 6 months of employment with company Employees must meet the following minimum criteria in order to process travel on a Business Visa for UK Schengen Australia."}
{"text": "### Human: How many years of employment should employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower complete with the Company### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: How many months of employment must employees in bands E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive complete### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum criteria for processing travel on a business visa to other countries### Assistant: Employees in band E1.1 inclusive or lower should complete 3 years of employment with the Company Employees in band E1.2 inclusive and up to E5.1 inclusive should complete 3 months of employment with the Company There is no minimum criteria in order to process travel on a business visa to other countries."}
{"text": "### Human: Permissible Activities Employees can only perform what### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the list of permissible activities by destination country### Assistant: Permissible Activities Employees can perform only the permissible activities as defined for the specific destination country.Please refer to the Annexure 1 in forms section for a list of Permissible Activities by destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the activities to be conducted in the destination country### Assistant: Note that the activities to be conducted in the destination country are not the sole factors used to assess whether a Business Visa or work authorization is required for a particular trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What other factors are to be considered### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below### Assistant: Additional factors to be considered include nationality duration of stay repeat trips employees title or role purpose of trip location of payroll or compensation billability or application of the General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activity can an employee travel on a Business Visa be billed to a client at### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the rule applicable to all bands roles of the employee### Assistant: Billability No activity engaged by an employee travelling on a Business Visa can be billed to a client at either offshore or onsite rates.This rule is applicable to all bands roles of the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days does BV OnArrival VisaWaiver last### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What are employees from E0 to E4.2 required to provide for an initial visa application### Assistant: Duration of Stay The following Table details the standard duration of stay allowed pursuant to HCLTech Policy in various countries on different types of Business Visas Country Visa Type Duration of Stay Allowed All Countries except those outlined below BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 28 days or as per Visa validity whichever is lesser Belgium BV OnArrival VisaWaiver 20 days Employees from E0 to E4.2 who intend to travel for more than 14 days on a Business Visa to the US will be required to provide a detailed itinerary and agenda refer to Annexure 3 in forms section for an initial visa application and subsequent trips."}
{"text": "### Human: What must an employee do if they are required to return to the same destination country### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: What must employees up to and including Level E5.1 do### Assistant: Cooling off period If an employee is required to return to the same destination country then the employee must observe a mandatory cooling off period between consecutive trips on a Business Visa First trip travel duration in calendar days Cool off time before making second trip Less than 3 weeks 3 weeks 34 weeks 1 month 46 weeks or beyond 2 months Business Visa Assessment All employees up to and including Level E5.1 must mandatorily complete a Business Visa Assessment on the Business Visa Assessment Tool."}
{"text": "### Human: How many results do users of the Tool receive### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required What is required o Further Action is Required### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates what### Assistant: Users of the Tool receive one of the following 4 results o A Business Visa is Required o Work Authorization is Required o Further Action is Required o No VisaNo Work Authorization is Required Application for a Business Visa will be considered by ISG only if the Assessment indicates the following result A Business Visa is required."}
{"text": "### Human: What will the employeeuser be instructed to do if the result indicates that Further Action is required### Assistant: If the result indicates that Further Action is required the employeeuser will be instructed to connect with ISG for further details."}
{"text": "### Human: What do all foreign Consulates Embassies require from the client who is inviting the employee### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of### Assistant: Invite Letters All foreign Consulates Embassies require a letter of invitation from the client who is inviting the employee.Therefore it is important to provide the client invite letter to ISG for processing of the Business Visa application."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the purpose of the invitation letter### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the invite letter detail### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Where is the visit### Assistant: The invite letter has to detail the purpose of the visit duration and the location of the visit."}
{"text": "### Human: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to what scenarios### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long can an additional stay requirement be provided### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: What can be provided if there is an invite letter from the client justifying the extension### Assistant: Exceptional Approval Exceptions are limited to the following scenarios o Duration of Stay any additional stay requirement beyond 28 days can be provided only if there is an invite letter email from the client justifying the extension clearly mentioning the permissible activities being performed by the employee."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the validity of a visa in Belgium### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: How long does it take to apply for an exception for Belgium to be granted### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must approve the exceptions to be sought### Assistant: No exception is granted for Belgium or in cases where the visa validity is less than 28 days o All exceptions to be sought require approval of both the ISG Head and L2L3 Head."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of letter can HCLTech provide if a client is unable to provide an invite letter### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What is a letter of invitation for a prospective client### Assistant: o Invite Letter if the client is not able to provide an invite letter or it is for a prospective client then HCLTech can provide a letter of invitation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should be made available to ISG### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What should the invite letter be issued only after### Assistant: The required justification as detailed in Annexure 2 in forms section should be made available to ISG.The invite letter may be issued only after due evaluation."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is not applicable for US business visas### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the minimum tenure with the organization### Assistant: o Minimum Eligibility Approval from L2L3 Head for waiver of the minimum tenure with the organization along with the justification and activities to be performed.Not applicable for US business visas."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of activities may an employee perform### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the section in which an employee may perform only the permissible activities### Assistant: Changes in Activities being performed The employee may perform only the permissible activities listed in Annexure 1 in forms section."}
{"text": "### Human: What should an employee do if he/she is required to perform nonpermissible activities### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the result of the Business Visa Assessment tool that indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required### Assistant: If the employee is required to perform nonpermissible activities or the result in the Business Visa Assessment tool indicates Work Authorization is required or Further Action is required heshe must contact ISG."}
{"text": "### Human: What must the employee possess to perform such activities### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: Who must possess the appropriate work authorization### Assistant: The employee must possess the appropriate work authorization to perform such activities."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of business visa can an employee travel to### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What can the employee do if they travel to the following countries### Assistant: Exceptions Employees travelling to the following countries on a workendorsed work enabled Business Visa can perform all activities and bill those services to the client."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of visa is Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia### Assistant: Country Type of Visa Mexico Temporary Resident Visa 90 days 1 year Brazil Technical Visa Type V Colombia Tp4 visa South Africa Section 112 work Visit Visa Qatar Work Visit Visa Saudi Arabia Work Visit Visa Oman Work Visit Visa Temporary Visa UAE Mission Visa Netherlands Short Term Work Permit Type C Visa Assignation The employee travelling on a Business Visa must be assigned to a NonBillable role in Resource Assignation System RAS before the travel request can be raised."}
{"text": "### Human: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed### Assistant: No backdated corrections are to be done after the travel is completed."}
{"text": "### Human: What will all requests for a visa application be placed through### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: Where will requests for travel be placed### Assistant: Systems All requests for a visa application will be placed through the internal immigration system GIS Global Immigration Solutions and travel requests placed through the Travel Authorization System TAS."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the name of the company that reviews employee visa applications### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: Who approves employee visa requests### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What are ISG's requirements on activities and duration of stay### Assistant: The employee requests for visa applications are reviewed and approved by ISG on GIS Global Immigration Solutions if it meets all the required parameters on activities and duration of stay."}
{"text": "### Human: What happens to a business visitor if they do not meet the requirements### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are business visitors required to maintain outside of the destination country### Assistant: If they do not meet the requirements then such cases are not accepted for processing.General Legal Restrictions for Business Visitors Business visitors must maintain a residence and employer outside of the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What does an employee have to do in order to qualify as a business visitor### Assistant: In order to qualify as a business visitor an employee generally must not Benefit the host entity i.e."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of revenue does an official represent an entity located in the destination country compete with### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: What must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip### Assistant: generate revenue Officially represent an entity located in the destination country Perform activities which compete directly with the activities of local citizens or permanent residents of the destination country Take direction from management of the entity while in the destination country Manage local staff in the destination country Receive remuneration from the host entity with the exception of incidentals in some countries Be paid on a destination country payroll while travelling on a Business Visa Duration of stay must be a limited preset period of time consistent with intended purpose of the trip."}
{"text": "### Human: How many days should a person stay within a calendar year fiscal year### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long is the duration of a stay in a country for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into the country### Assistant: The total duration of stay should not exceed 183 days within a calendar year fiscal year for a period of 12 months from the date of first entry into that country applicable to all countries except Schengen region which is listed below."}
{"text": "### Human: How long should a stay in the Schengen region be### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What is the maximum length of stay### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: Where can an employee convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he or she is in the same country### Assistant: Duration of stay should not exceed 90 days in 180 days period in Schengen region An employee cannot convert a Business Visa to a work permit while he she is in the same country on a Business Visa except for countries listed under Exceptions heading."}
{"text": "### Human: What may an employee not travel on while a work permit is being processed### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What may be exceptions depending on the destination country### Assistant: An employee may not travel on a Business Visa while a work permit for the same destination country is being processed.There may be exceptions depending on the destination country."}
{"text": "### Human: What are the following rules recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on what type of visa### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work### Assistant: The following rules are recommended to support the purpose of the trip as a Business Visit An employee should not rent an apartment in the destination country on a Business Visa An employee should not be allocated a workstation AND phone at the client location HCLTech office in the destination country while on a Business Visa Employee holding a valid Residence Permit Work Permit for a country and on a different company payroll cannot use the Residence Work Permit for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What type of Permit can an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit use to enter any Schengen country for business visits### Assistant: For example an employee holding a Norway Residence Permit who was earlier transferred from India and is currently working in the US cannot use the Norway Residence Permit to enter any Schengen country for business visits."}
{"text": "### Human: What can an employee do if he is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: What can he use the Norway Residence Permit to do### Assistant: But if an employee is deployed in Norway on a Norway Work Permit then he can use the Norway Residence Permit to make short business visits to Schengen countries as long as he only conducts permissible activities and adheres to the travel duration restriction."}
{"text": "### Human: Who will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What will any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy face### Assistant: Any employee found violating the provisions of this Policy will be subjected to actions as described in the HCLTech disciplinary policy."}
{"text": "### Human: What does the company reserve the right to do based on managements discretion### Assistant: The company reserves the right to alter append or withdraw this policy either in part or in full based on managements discretion."}
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