Question & AnswerQ&A (CID LAW INSTRUCTIONS NO. 47)
A Special Work Permit (SWP) is a permit issued by the Commission allowing a foreign applicant to provisionally assume duties in the position applied for while awaiting the approval of a pre-arranged employment visa, provided the applicant has a valid Alien Employment Permit (AEP).
The Commission referenced in CID Law Instructions No. 47, which issues the SWP, typically refers to the Philippine Immigration Commission or a related governing body overseeing employment of aliens.
The SWP is valid for a period of three (3) months from the date of issuance.
Yes, the SWP may be extended by the Commission upon written request by the petitioning company, which must be submitted at least thirty (30) days before the permit expires and only for compelling reasons.
The petitioning company is responsible for filing the written request for the extension of the SWP.
The petitioning company must show compelling reasons justifying the extension request.
It means that the applicant can begin performing the job duties in the position applied for while waiting for the final approval of their employment visa.
No, the SWP allows provisional work pending visa approval but does not guarantee that the employment visa will be approved.
The instruction was signed by Miriam Defensor Santiago, Commissioner.