Overseas Filipino workers, immigrants and those leaving the country to settle permanently abroad are required to register with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration. Part of its registration requirements is attendance in the Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar (PDOS) to prepare them for settlement overseas. For Immigrants Country-specific PDOS are conducted for Filipino emigrants to address their adjustment concerns in their destination countries. In these seminars, various topics are discussed such as travel regulations, immigration procedures, cultural differences, settlement concerns, employment and social security concerns and rights and obligations of Filipino migrants. For Temporary Workers The seminar discusses topics on health and migration, the features of a standard employment contract, airport procedures, what to do upon arrival at the country of employment, offenses that could affect overseas employment, what to do in case of a contract violation by the employer, and travel tips. Since OWWA performs the welfare function of the POEA, the seminar also focuses on the benefits one can get from being an OWWA member and the various credit and social programs offered by OWWA. What are the Requirements? For Temporary Workers Passport – original and xerox Employment contract – original and xerox Endorsement from recruitment agency For Immigrants Original and photocopy of passport (must be valid about six months before date of travel) Original and photocopy of visa One (1) 2×2 or passport-size photograph...
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