Anyone who needs to sign legal documents, such as an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG), that need to be used in the Philippines, must show up in person at the Consulate General so they can sign the necessary documents. Overseas Filipino Workers who live in Toronto can apply for ASG at the Philippine Consulate General, located on the 7th … Read more
Any legal document, particularly an Affidavit of Support & Guarantee (ASG), that is to be used in the Philippines but has been filed in Canada must be acknowledged by the Philippine Consulate General for it to be accepted in the Philippines. The Philippine Consulate General is located on the 999 Canada Place, Suite 660, Vancouver, BC V6C 3E1, where OFWs … Read more
The individual Contract verification ensures that the OFW has a job and an employer, and that the contract conditions meet the POEA and host government’s minimum standards. The verified employment contract must also be presented to the POEA BM Centers in the Philippines in order for OECs to be issued, and it may be requested by Philippine Immigration Officers before … Read more
An OFW’s contract verification ensures that the employer/legal company’s existence, the financial capacity to pay the offered salary, and compliance with the terms and conditions of employment. Contract Verification will also verify that Filipinos living in Vancouver, Canada are legal and necessary, as well as prevent complications with Canadian officials, who are notoriously strict when it comes to immigration issues. … Read more
Contract Verification is a procedure used by POLO Toronto’s Labor Attaché to verify that all Filipino workers’ employment rights, benefits, and welfare are protected in the workplace. It will ensure that Filipinos residing in Toronto, Canada are legal and necessary, as well as to prevent complications with Canadian officials, who are notoriously strict on immigration issues. This is beneficial for … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Calgary, Canada are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to Pag-IBIG Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in Vancouver, Canada are encouraged to register and be a member of the Pag-IBIG Fund. OFWs can update their contribution, apply for membership, or receive assistance by sending inquiries to Pag-IBIG Fund Virtual Office – North America. The 24/7 accessibility of the virtual Pag-IBIG office makes registration easier. If you want to pay your contributions through … Read more
There is no physical Pag-IBIG office in Toronto, Canada, but they do have a virtual office where you may register, make contributions, and get assistance 24/7. If you prefer to send contributions through an international remittance center, you can also go to one of the city’s money remittance centers. OFWs working in Toronto, Canada have now access to Pag-IBIG’s financial … Read more
For those Filipino expats working in Canada, you need to acquire an Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) if you plan to go for a vacation in the Philippines and return to work in Canada. Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW), without this certificate, will not be authorized to enter the Philippines. OFWs must present this certificate before their flight abroad. Also Read: – How … Read more
To OFWs based in Calgary and are wondering how they can renew their OWWA membership and keep their account active, please be guided on the following guide based on the requirements, fee, and step-by-step procedure for Temporary Foreign Workers in the country. The Philippine Overseas Labor Office that handles OWWA membership in Calgary is the POLO-Vancouver office. This means that … Read more