Philippines - Apply for Converting Pre-Arranged Employee Visa (Non-Commercial)

ProcedureEdit

Apply In Person

To Apply for Converting Pre-Arranged Employee Visa (Non-Commercial), the applicant has to approach the Bureau of Immigration offices link
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
The fee for this procedure is mentioned in the “Fees” section of this page.
After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
An acknowledgment receipt will be provided. Please save it for future reference.
All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a visa through the post.
This entire process can be completed within 30 – 45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Required DocumentsEdit

Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and the petitioner. Duly accomplished CGAF for Non-Immigrant Visa,
Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;
Photocopy of Employment Contract. Secretary's Certificate of Election, Appointment or Assignment of applicant, or equivalent document, with details of exact compensation. duration of employment and comprehensive description of the nature and scope of the applicant’s position in the company:
Photocopy of petitioner’s latest Income Tax Return (ITR) with the corresponding proof of payment (official receipt, bank tellers’ validation slip, BlR’seFPS payment details' print-out or other similar evidence).
For Corporations or Partnerships, photocopies of the following:
- Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Certificate of Registration;
- Articles of Incorporation:
- General Information Sheet (GIS) for the current year stamped received by the SEC
For single Proprietorships. photocopies of the following.
- Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Certificate of Registration of Business Name
- Mayor’s Permit
Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
Notarized certification of number of foreign and Filipino employees from the petitioning company (preferred format can be downloaded at the BI website);
Special Temporary Permit for an applicant practicing a regulated profession under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC). if applicable.
BI Clearance Certificate. and
Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance,

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION
Main Office
Magallanes Dr, Intramuros,
Manila, 1002 Metro Manila, Philippines
Tel (011-63-2)8524-3769.
Fax No. (632) 338-4538
Website link

CEBU
BI Regional Office
P Burgos Street, Tribunal, Mandaue City, Cebue.
Tel (011-63-32)345-6442/6443/6444.

DAVAO
BI Regional Office – Davao. BI Building, JP Laurel Ave., Bajada, Davao City,
Tel (011-63-82)300-7258.
Contact details link
Bureau of Immigration Other Offices link

DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
The DFA Office of Consular Affairs (DFA-OCA)
ASEANA Business Park,
Pres. Diosdado Macapagal Blvd. cor. Bradco Ave., Brgy. Tambo,
Paranaque City 1700 PHL
Email: [email protected],
Contact details link
Embassies and consulates link

Note: The applicant has to select the country from the drop-down menu.

EligibilityEdit

Any person who intends to apply for Converting Pre-Arranged Employee Visa (Non -Commercial) is eligible to make this application.

FeesEdit

The fee for this procedure has to be paid as per the authority’s request. Fee may vary for countries and it will be determined by the visa officers.

ValidityEdit

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

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Processing TimeEdit

This entire process can be completed within 30 -45 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

InstructionsEdit

Enter legibly all the information required into the appropriate spaces on the form. If the information required is not applicable. please write "N/A Do not leave any item blank. Your answers must be in English and all entries must be in CAPITAL LETTERS using English characters only.
The Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) must be accomplished in Iwo (2) ORIGIMAL copies. The first copy shall be submitted together with all the documents pertaining to this application and the second copy is intended for application of Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) to be submitted in a separate folder.
All documents required for submission must be complied with. arranged in the order as listed in the Checklist of Documentary Requirements
{CDR). compiled in a legal size (BE x 14 in.) folder and shall be submitted within the prescribed period, if applicable.
All sworn statements or affidavits must be original and duly notarized.
All civil registry documents issued in the Philippines (i e. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate. Death Certificate. etc.) must be original and issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
All foreign documents must be original and authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP). which has jurisdiction over the place of issuance. or by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) if said document is issued by the local Embassy in the Philippines. with English translation if written in other foreign language.
If the application is filed by an authorized representative. attach a photocopy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Accreditation on Identification
{ID) Certificate or an original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for EACH applicant with a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID of attorney-in-fact.
The original valid passport of the applicant must be submitted to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) personnel or concerned frontline officer for scanning. Thereafter. it shall be returned.
If the applicant is joined by his/her unmarried children below twenty-one (21) years of age. submit all corresponding documentary requirements for EACH dependent.
The applicant and/or petitioner must always bring his her original passport and/or valid ID (if Filipino) upon evaluation or interview by Elisa Officers.

Required InformationEdit

Name
Address
Date of birth
Place of birth
Gender
Civil status
Citizenship
Marital status
Telephone/mobile number
Signature
Details of the employer

Need for the DocumentEdit

Pre-arranged employment visas under Section 9 (g) of the Immigration Act are issued to foreigners proceeding to the Philippines to engage in any lawful occupation, whether for wages or salary or for other form of compensation where legitimate employer-employee relations exist.

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