In brief
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has approved guidelines allowing 9(g) visa conversion and extension applications to be provisionally accepted for filing using the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) official receipt as proof of filing of the Alien Employment Permit (AEP) application, in lieu of the physical AEP card. The accommodation applies to DOLE proof of filings dated on or after 3 August 2026.
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