by admin | Dec 17, 2025 | Work Permit
Hiring foreign nationals in the Philippines demands more than a strong CV and a signed offer; employers must secure both valid work permits and work visas before an expat can legally start. The core of this system is the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) issued by DOLE,...
by admin | Dec 16, 2025 | Work Visa
Supporting expat hires in Metro Manila and Cebu requires more than a signed job offer; employers must manage full work visa sponsorship from Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) with DOLE to 9(G) work visas with the Bureau of Immigration. Sponsorship obligations are...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | Immigration
Foreign professionals, investors, and families dealing with Philippine visas, work permits, or residency quickly discover how complex immigration rules, forms, and timelines can be. Immigration lawyers provide specialized legal support to navigate these rules, protect...
by admin | Dec 13, 2025 | Work Visa
The Philippine Department of Labor and Employment introduced Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025 (D.O. 248-25), effective February 10, 2025, fundamentally reshaping hiring foreign workers through mandatory Economic Needs Tests, triple publication requirements for...
by admin | Dec 11, 2025 | Immigration
Foreign professionals, business owners, and families navigating Philippine immigration face a complex web of requirements across multiple agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Board of Investments (BOI), and...
