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Proposed Changes in Work Permit Applications
Related to the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR); DOLE Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III said that all work permit... Types of Philippine Temporary Visitor Visas
Currently the Philippines issue three (3) types of Temporary Visitor Visa (TVV) under Section 9(a) of the Commonwealth Act No. 613, or commonly referred to as The Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (Philippine Immigration Act).1 Tourist Visa This is the most common... Fernandolaw Reps Completed BI’s Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar 2019
Fernando Lagman & Avenida Law Offices’ seasoned visa specialist and liaison officer completed the Philippine Immigration Laws, Policies and Procedures Accreditation Seminar (PILPPAS) 2019 conducted by the Accreditation Unit of the Bureau of... DOLE Implements “NO TIN, NO PRINTING OF AEP CARD” Policy
The DOLE released Advisory #04-19 last May 31, 2019 which indicates that the said office shall include Tax Identification Number (TIN) as part of the requirements for Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application. Foreign workers who will apply for AEP should secure TIN... BI To Impose Stricter Rules On SWP
In time for Labor Day, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) released a press statement on May 1, 2019 that they will impose tighter rules on Work Permits in order to protect Filipino workers. There was a growing sentiment against the marked influx of Chinese workers in the...