The Application Regulation of Foreigners Work Permit Code has been amended and was published in the official gazette on April 28, 2011.

Further,there have been some amendments on the communiqué regarding the criteria to be considered in adjudicating work permits released by the Turkey's Ministry of Labor and Social Security. The communiqué is pursuant to Article 13 of the Implementation Regulation on the Foreigner's Work Permit Code (4817).