Name Hire Job Registration Procedure at POEA

Name hire is the term used to denote overseas Filipino workers who found jobs abroad directly without the assistance of employment agencies.

While name hired workers are expected to bypass payment of placement fees, they are still required to register at Philippine Overseas Employment Administration office to be processed as legal overseas Filipino workers (OFW). Name hire OFWs are requested to follow the procedures below:

Location
Name Hire Assistance Division, Landbased Center, 2nd Floor of the POEA main office
EDSA corner Ortigas Avenue, Mandaluyong City, Philippines
632 722 1144 – 632 722 1155

Required Documents: Household Service Workers
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. TESDA NCII for HSW who has no POEA employment record abroad as Household Service Worker
4. Comprehensive Pre-Departure Education Program (CPDEP) certificate from OWWA
5. Valid Passport
6. At least 23 years old
7. Valid Medical certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic
8. One (1) piece 2 x 2 picture (for medical referral)
9. Request for exemption from direct hiring policy issued by POLO at the worksite (for direct hired HSW)
10. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate from POEA
11. Labor Market Opinion Confirmation-for Canada Bound Workers only
12. Labor condition application – for USA bound workers only.

Required Documents: Low Skilled Female Workers
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
4. Valid Medical certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic.
5. One (1) piece 2 x 2 picture (for medical referral)
6. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate from POEA.
7. Labor Market Opinion Confirmation-for Canada Bound Workers only
8. Labor condition application – for USA bound workers only.

Required Documents: Skilled and Professional Workers
1. Employment Contract
2. Valid visa/ entry/work permit/ no objection certificate (NOC), or equivalent document
3. Valid Passport
4. Valid Medical certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic
5. One (1) piece 2 x 2 picture (for medical referral)
6. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate from POEA
7. Labor Market Opinion Confirmation-for Canada Bound Workers only
8. Labor condition application – for USA bound workers only.

Required Documents: Drivers for Middle East Only
1. Employment Contract must be verified by Philippine Overseas Labor Office / Authenticated (by the Philippine Embassy / Consulate) with insurance for the driver and comprehensive TPL for the vehicle.
2. Valid visa/ entry/work permit/ no objection certificate (NOC), or equivalent document
3. Valid Passport
4. Valid Medical certificate from DOH-accredited medical clinic
5. One (1) piece 2 x 2 picture (for medical referral)
6. Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) certificate from POEA

Fees
US$100.00 (PhP equivalent) – POEA Processing Fee
US$25.00 (PhP equivalent) – OWWA Membership Contribution (valid for two years)
PhP2400.00 – PhilHealth-Medicare (for one year coverage as of 2014)

Procedure, In Charge
Step 1: Get number from the guard at the POEA entrance then proceed to the 2nd floor- Name Hire Assistance Division,Guard on duty
Step 2. When your number is called proceed to the designated window and submit your documents for evaluation.,Evaluator
Step 3. Take a seat and wait for your documents to be evaluated.,Evaluator
Step 4. When your name is called proceed to the designated window to receive documents as may be appropriate.,Evaluator

a. If complete requirements are submitted

• Medical Referral to the DOH-accredited Medical Clinic chosen by the worker
• PDOS Referral to POEA Workers Education Division
• OFW information Sheet to be filled up
• Submitted documents returned with checklist/claim stub of requirements

b. If incomplete requirements are submitted – submitted documents are returned with instructions and checklist/claim stub on what to comply with

Procedure, In Charge
Step 1: Proceed to the Name Hire Assistance Division 2nd floor and submit checklist/claim stub of your completed requirements at Windows 3 or 4. Wait for your name to be called,Receiving clerk
Step 2. When your name is called proceed to the designated window to submit photocopies of completed requirements from Phase 1.,Receiving clerk
Step 3. Wait for the release of your Registration Form and proceed to Window 16 for assessment of payment,Assessor
Step 4. Proceed to Window 15 to pay the assessed amount and wait for the issuance of your e-Receipt which also serves as your POEA travel exit clearance,Cashier / Releasing Cler