07 Apr
Immigration

DOLE Issues New Rules on Issuance of Work Permit to Aliens

The DOLE has released new guidelines for securing an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) under Department Order No. 248, Series of 2025. These rules aim to simplify application procedures, enhance labor market testing, enforce new compliance reporting, and require training programs to promote skills transfer to Filipinos. The updated framework strikes a balance between protecting the local workforce and facilitating foreign employment in the Philippines.

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