Direct or Name hires are Filipino workers who are able to secure an overseas employment opportunity with an employer without the assistance or participation of any agency. They may have been directly contacted by a foreign employer by referral or have directly applied to their company.

DOCUMENTATION OF LANDBASED NAME HIRES

HOUSEHOLD SERVICE WORKERS (HSW)

1. Employment Contract must be verified by Philippine Overseas Labor Office / Authenticated (by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate) >http://www.buenosairespe.dfa.gov.ph/sample-sites/legalizaciones-notariales<;

2. Valid visa/ entry/work permit/ no objection certificate (NOC), or equivalent document;

3. TESDA NCII for HSW who has no POEA employment record abroad as Household Service Worker >http://www.tesda.gov.ph/About/TESDA/45<;

4. Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) Certificate from OWWA >http://www.owwa.gov.ph/?q=content/programs-services<;

5. Valid Passportwith 6 months validity period;

6. At least 23 years old;

7. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited Medical Clinic for OFWs>http://poea.gov.ph/ofw/ofw_clinic_may202015.pdf<;

8. Request for exemption from direct hiring policy issued by POLO at the worksite (for Direct-Hired HSW)

South America is under the jurisdiction of POLO Washington D.C.

Tel (1202) 467-9425, 467-9426 (DL)

Fax (1202) 887-5830 

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9. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Certificate from OWWA >http://www.owwa.gov.ph/?q=content/programs-services<;

10. DOLE Clearance >http://ncr.dole.gov.ph/fndr/mis/files/Requirements%20Issuance%20of%20DOLE%20Clearance.pdf< >http://www.dole.gov.ph/pages/contact<.

LOW-SKILLED FEMALE WORKERS (LSFW)

1. Employment Contract must be verified by Philippine Overseas Labor Office / Authenticated (by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate);
2. Valid visa/ entry/work permit/ no objection certificate (NOC), or equivalent document;
3. Valid Passport with 6 months validity period;
4. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited Medical Clinic for OFWs;
5. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Certificate from OWWA;

SKILLED AND PROFESSIONAL WORKERS

1. Employment Contract;
2. Valid visa/ entry/work permit/ no objection certificate (NOC), or equivalent document;
3. Valid Passport with 6 months validity period;
4. Valid Medical Certificate from DOH-accredited Medical Clinic for OFWs;
5. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) Certificate from OWWA;

PROCEDURES

PHASE I

Step 1: Get number for Phase 1 from the guard at the POEA entrance, then proceed to the 2nd Floor, Name-Hire Assistance Division. Wait for your number to be called.

Step 2. When your number is called, proceed to the window mentioned by the caller for submission of documents.

Step 3. Wait for your documents to be evaluated.

Step 4. When your name is called, proceed to the designated window to receive your evaluated documents, as may be appropriate:

• If documents are complete, proceed to:
  • DOH-accredited Medical Clinic chosen by you for medical examination;
  • PDOS room for schedule and attendance to PDOS;
  • You will be issued the receive Registration Form with indicated remarks on the result of the evaluation and the monitoring sheet. Submitted documents will be returned.
• If documents are incomplete, receive Registration Form indicating results of the evaluation and monitoring sheet.

Documents are returned with instructions and checklist/claim stub on what documents to comply.

PHASE II

Step 1: Get number for Phase 2 from the guard at the POEA entrance, then proceed to the 2nd Floor, Name-Hire Assistance Division, to submit your completed requirements. Wait for your number to be called.

Step 2. When your number is called, proceed to the designated window to submit the original and photocopies of your requirements.

Step 3. Your documents will be reviewed for possible approval.

Step 4. Approved documents will be encoded.

Step 5. Wait for the release of your Registration Form and proceed to Window 3 for assessment of payment.

Step 6. Proceed to Window 3 to pay the assessed amount and wait for the issuance of your E-Receipt which also serves as your POEA travel exit clearance and exemption from payment of terminal fee and travel tax.

FEES

• $100.00 (PhP equivalent) – POEA Processing Fee
• $25.00 (PhP equivalent) – OWWA Membership Contribution (per contract basis)
• P1,200.00 (6 months)/P2,400.00 (1 year) – PhilHealth-Medicare
• P100.00/month – Pag-ibig Contribution