"The first two issues of the Migrant Information Note analysed Registration and Nationality Verification (NV) procedures in detail. It has now been four months since the start of the new round of registration and the NV process between the Royal Thai Government (RTG) and the Burma/Myanmar government. This information note is intended to provide an overview of both processes and updates on the latest policy developments and statistics. Background In 2009, the RTG has continued its initiative to regularize low-skilled migrant workers from Cambodia and Lao People?s Democratic Republic (PDR) and taken new steps to start the process with the government of Burma/Myanmar. In addition to the yearly work permit renewal, which allows migrants holding a valid work permit to renew it for a year, the RTG announced in July 2009 the opening of a new registration round (the 7th and the last one) to allow unregistered migrant workers the opportunity to obtain a temporary stay registration (Tor/Ror 38/1) and a work permit. Work permits have been renewed/ issued until 28 February 2010 and migrants have to complete the NV process by this date. A valid work permit is required in order to apply for NV and to get a temporary passport and visa. If migrants successfully complete the NV by 28 February 2010, they will be allowed to lawfully live and work in Thailand for up to four years. If they do not complete the NV by the end of February 2010, they will be deported..."...The Migrant Information Notes are endorsed by Thailand?s Ministry of Labour and they aim to provide current, reliable information on the latest migration policy developments, regulations and procedures in Thailand.