The POEA requires the verification of the employment contract of the OFW before he/she is granted an OEC. Contract verification ensures that there is actual existence of job and employer for the OFW and that the provisions in the contract meet the minimum requirements of the POEA and that of the host government.
The following are the requirements for contract verification:
- Approved work permit or visa;
- Employer’s Information Card. (If the employer in the work permit is an individual, use the Individual Information Card Form. If the work permit is approved under a business, use the Business Information Card Form);
- Copy of the business license. (If the work permit is approved under business.);
- Copy of identification of the employer or company representative signing the employment contract (e.g., passport, driver’s license, etc.); and
- Payment of US$35 in US Bank Draft or Money Order payable to the “Embassy of the Philippines” (or "Philippine Consulate General", if application is made at one of the Philippine Consulates General in the U.S.) for verification and authentication fee.
If the transaction will be done by mail, another US Bank Draft or Money Order should be secured payable to “Fedex”. The amount shall depend on the Fedex quote to be obtained by the employer/company for shipping the verified and authenticated documents from the Philippine Embassy, 1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC 20036 to the point of destination of the documents (either back to the employer or company or directly to the address of the worker in the Philippines).
The turn around time for contract verification and authentication is three working days.
Employers/company representatives are advised to contact POLO at 1-202-467-9425/26 or e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. before sending the documents for verification and authentication.
POLO’s mailing address is Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington DC, 20036 U.S.A.
