Rules and Procedures on the Issuance of Alien Employment Permits, Work Permits and Visas to Foreign Nationals in the Freeport Area of Bataan

September 8, 2010DOLE-BI-AFAB JOINT MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 001-10SUBJECT : Rules and Procedures on the Issuance of Alien Employment Permits, Work Permits and Visas to Foreign Nationals in the Freeport Area of BataanPursuant to the provisions of the Memorandum of Agreement entered into by and among the DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT (DOLE), BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION (BI) and the AUTHORITY OF THE FREEPORT AREA OF BATAAN (AFAB) dated 08 September 2010, the rules and regulations herein prescribed shall be adopted for the issuance of special work permits and visas for foreign nationals seeking gainful employment in the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB).1. General Objectives1.1. To facilitate the conduct of business in the FAB by providing efficient, simplified and harmonized rules and procedures on Alien Employment Permits (AEPs), work permits and visas for foreign nationals working or employed in the FAB, and their qualified dependents;1.2. To provide a more secure and reliable system for monitoring employment of foreign nationals in the FAB;1.3. To simplify documentary requirements for processing and issuance of work permits. DIEACH2. Policy Guidelines2.1. This...