Which word does 'entities' refer to meaning of 'for the grant of such privileges'

[Klpno]

Hello everyone

I'd like to ask several things about the following passage:

Thus, when a labour-receiving country issues visas to one of its nationals or duly registered corporations to bring in foreign workers, the government agency responsible for this act is presumed to have verified that these entities are entitled to the working visas and that such entities have complied with specifically defined criteria for the grant of such privileges. The criteria includes the existence of a legitimate project to be undertaken by the migrant workers, financial viability of project proponents and various other measures normally undertaken to prove the authenticity and support the actions of the requesting party.

By acknowledging this principle, labour attaches were spared from the unreasonable task of having to verify whether every prospective foreign employer wishing to recruit Filipino workers satisfied Philippine prerequisites. It also helped reduce documentary requirements demanded by the POEA, thereby reducing costs and processing times for all concerned.

Does "entities" replace "foreign workers" or does it replace "registered corporations"?

And does "for the grant of such privileges" mean to recieve such privileges?

[Blindsighted]

I think your guess is right, however we need to wait for a well-informed person to confirm this.

[Klpno]

Thank you very much, Blindsighted.

[Tarjeem]

It replaces foreign workers.

[Tarjeem]

specifically defined criteria for the grant or reciept or act of receiving such priveleges. Receipt is used here as a noun, I think.

[Klpno]

Thank you very much, Tarjeem.

[Barb_D]

No, I can't agree. The entities are the corporations who wish to employ the workers.

Read the criteria that they must comply with and see if it makes sense that the foreign workers would have to comply with them.

[Yankee]

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I agree with Barb.
In addition, "the grant of such privileges" probably refers to companies (or similar entities) being given visas for particular workers. In the US, there is a certain type of temporary work visa called an "H1B visa". To obtain this sort of visa, an American company basically acts as a sponsor for a particular foreign worker, and as far as I know, the company has to apply for (and be granted) the visa on the foreign worker's behalf.
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[Tarjeem]

Ok, having read through it again more thoroughly I would say it does refer to the corporations.

[Klpno]

[Klpno]