The notion that working abroad is a
costly process is so outdated. If your desire to be an overseas Filipino worker
(OFW) is being hindered by the fear of high placement fees, then you should
read the following reminders from the POEA:
There are overseas job positions where collection
of placement fees is prohibited. These professions include domestic or household
workers, caregivers and seafarers.
Hans Leo Cacdac, POEA chief also said payment
of placement fees is not required for OFWs bound for the United States (using
H2B visa), Canada, United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Netherlands.
Who needs to pay placement fees? Other
professions and countries not specified above but with the condition that it
will only be equivalent to the worker’s one month's salary abroad. It should
only be paid upon so signing of an employment contract. Aspiring OFWs are
reminded to apply to licensed recruitment agencies and to demand official receipt
as proof of payment.