Changing Jobs on a Philippine 9G Visa: Why the AEP and Immigration Records Must Align
A 9G pre-arranged employment visa is tied to a particular employment arrangement. A foreign national should not assume that an existing visa and Alien Employment Permit cover a new employer or materially different position. The transition requires coordinated review under both labor and immigration rules before the new duties begin.
Check the permit first
DOLE’s published Labor Code guidance states that an alien worker may not transfer to another job or change employer without prior approval of the Secretary of Labor. DOLE’s AEP rules should be reviewed for the current application and notice requirements. A simple internal title change may also need attention if the actual work or authorized position changes.
The Bureau of Immigration separately administers the 9G visa. The employee should check whether the old employment must be reported, whether the existing visa must be cancelled or amended, and what status is available during the transition. The new employer should not rely on the prior employer’s filings as proof that its own employment arrangement is authorized.
Sequence the handover
Collect the current AEP, passport, ACR I-Card, visa record, old and new contracts, and details of the proposed work. Set a realistic start date after checking DOLE and BI processing. Both employers should document the end and start of employment accurately; inconsistent dates can complicate later renewals, exits, or compliance checks.
Our work-visa practice can help map the transition and identify the agency steps. Contact BizzureVisa before a foreign employee starts with a new employer or role. This article is general information and does not authorize work in an individual case.
