Government is in the final stages of preparing declarations for guest workers as work permit rules are revised.The declarations will ensure guest workers are aware Bermuda does not confer rights of permanent residence and the holder has no expectation of such residence.All employers will be required to return signed declarations including a full listing of all current work permit holders employed at their place of business, by April 30. Each declaration will be filed on each work permit holder’s immigration file.The declarations were mentioned in January when Home Affairs Minister Michael Fahy announced that the term limit policy had been axed.Revised work permit policies are expected to become effective on April 1, and Sen Fahy has promised a wholesale review of the Island’s immigration policies will commence soon.Sen Fahy said yesterday that he is a staunch advocate for Bermudians seeking employment, and that the term limit policy was not intended to protect employment opportunities for Bermudian workers.“We are committed to preserving, protecting and providing jobs for Bermudians,” Sen Fahy said. “And in that regard the public is reminded that it is the Work Permit Policies that assist in protecting these jobs.“We believe that the amendments to the Work Permit Policies will assist with Bermuda’s current unemployment issues, but we also recognise that it will not alone solve all our economic challenges.“Hence it is my goal to ensure that greater synergies are fostered between the Department of Immigration and the Department of Labour and Training. In that regard I reissue my plea encouraging all unemployed Bermudians to register with the Department of Labour and Training.”