Key Points
- The Philippines introduced changes to the document requirements for applicants filing for a PEZA visa
Overview
The government of the Philippines introduced changes under its Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) visa document requirements. As a result, the following changes will take effect:
- Removal of mandatory requirements for the Understudy Training Program and the Skills Development Program under the PEZA visa.
- PEZA visa holders will no longer be subject to Order to Leave requirements when downgrading a visa due to changes in job title or position under the same employer.
- Employers must now submit a new employment contract and a request for a new PEZA visa.
- The requirement for visa renewal applicants to submit a letter of request to the Director General’s office has been removed.
What are the Changes?
The government of the Philippines introduced changes to the document requirements for applicants filing for a PEZA visa.
Looking Ahead
Continue to check the government of the Philippines’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at Corporate Immigration Partners, P.C., or another qualified professional of your choosing. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult your Envoy representative, or another qualified representative of your choosing.
