Pursuant to DOLE AEP Advisory No. 260-01, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) now requires the submission of a notarized affidavit of undertaking for all Alien Employment Permit (AEP) applications, in view of the delayed release of Business Permits for 2026....
Pursuant to Immigration Memorandum Circular No. 2025-003 (IMC 2025-003), Indian nationals may now enter the Philippines without the need to secure an entry visa, subject to the following guidelines: 14-Day Visa Free Entry for Indian Nationals Conditions: The visit...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Department Order No. 248-A, Series of 2025, titled “Supplemental Guidelines Clarifying and Amending Provisions of DOLE Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025” (“DO 248-A”). This issuance clarifies and revises...
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has released Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025, introducing significant changes to the employment of foreign nationals in the Philippines. These new regulations revise the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) process and...
Avenida Law Office was honored with the Immigration Law Firm of the Year award at the 8th Annual Asian Legal Business Philippine Law Awards, held on November 30, 2023. The ceremony took place at the Rizal Ballroom, Makati Shangri-La, Manila. In a category filled with...
Effective 01 February 2024, visa applicants are no longer required to secure medical clearance from the Bureau of Quarantine (BOQ clearance) as part of their visa requirements. This is a welcome improvement for the concerned nationalities as it lessens the processing...
