PH visa arrival program suspended to prevent entry of coronavirus-infected visitors

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2020 07:30:27 +0000

THE Bureau of Immigration (BI) has temporarily suspended its visa upon arrival (VUA) program as part of the government’s efforts against the spread of the deadly novel coronavirus or 2019-nCoV, which has affected several countries. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente on Tuesday said the VUA was usually availed of by Chinese tour groups visiting the Philippines. The move […]

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Duterte threatens to end PH-US deal over visa cancellation of allied senator

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:09:17 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday threatened to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States (US) if Washington does not reverse its cancellation of the visa Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. In his speech during his visit to Leyte, the President said he was giving the US government a month […]

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DFA warns against use of tourist, visit visas for jobs abroad

Credit to Author: THE MANILA TIMES| Date: Sat, 09 Nov 2019 06:47:50 +0000

THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reiterated its warning to Filipino job seekers against the use of tourist or visit visa to secure jobs overseas. The warning came after the DFA reunited 71 distressed overseas Filipino workers (OFW), who all left the country using a visit visa, with their families in the Philippines. “OFWs without […]

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The basics of getting a Canadian work permit

Credit to Author: Canadian Immigrant| Date: Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:40:25 +0000

Are you currently in Canada but not yet a permanent resident? In most circumstances, if you are a foreign national, but not yet a permanent resident of Canada, you need a work permit to work in Canada. Understanding the basics of Canadian work permits will help you follow Canadian immigration law and make your stay […]

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