Q: I am the employer for a live in caregiver who resides in the Philippines. She just obtained her work permit but was told that she cannot leave the Philippines until she obtains the proper documents from the POEA. The POEA is now requiring me (the employer) to go to the Toronto Philippine Consulate to pay a fee and sign some forms. Is this a new procedure?
A: I contacted the Philippine Consulate and the POEA/POLO (Philippines Overseas Labor Office) introduced this new policy recently. It is my understanding that Filipino LCP workers can be prevented from leaving Manila unless they get their contract verified by the POEA. As well, the employer must sign an addendum undertaking to be responsible for:
- the cost of two way transportation
- health coverage
- termination shall be for cause
- cost of repatriation of remains to the Philippines
It will cost the employer $38.75 to have the signature verified. After that the Philippine Consulate contacts the POEA who in turn issue the exit visa to the worker.
Atty. Henry Moyal is a certified and licensed immigration lawyer in Toronto. The article above is general advice only is not intended as legal document. Send your inquiries on live in caregiver program to his office phone 416-733-3193 or visit his website www.moyal.com
May 7th, 2010 at 12:16 pm
maybe you could help me verify witn your POLO POAE or labor dept if platinum care agency is licensed to operate .