In the interest of service improvements, the Department of Labor and Employment – National Capital Region Regional Office is now accepting proof of filing of the company’s Business/Mayor’s Permit application/renewal (i.e., the official filing receipt issued by the Business Permit and Licensing Office along with a Notarized Affidavit of Undertaking) in lieu of a valid Business/Mayor’s Permit for 2025 in support of Alien Employment Permits applications on an exceptional basis until February 15, 2025. In these cases, employers (or their authorized third parties) must submit a certified true copy of the approved Business/Mayor’s Permit within 60 days; otherwise, their applications filed in the first quarter of 2025 will be refused.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
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