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for J-1 workers during the COVID-19 crisis Background The J-1 visa is a temporary non-immigrant visa that is utilized by the US government, employers, and visa sponsors, to expand the guest worker program and bring in cheap labor from abroad, without a pathway to permanent residency. In particular, promises of “cultural exchange” and “professional training” … Continue reading Know Your Rights FAQ Guide →

FAQ on the mandatory collection of PhilHealth premium among Filipinos overseas  The pandemic is currently causing a widespread loss of jobs and livelihood. At present, millions of overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs have lost their jobs and an estimated 420,000 OFWs will be forcibly repatriated and have to return to the Philippines. Both within and … Continue reading ENGLISH →

FAQ on the mandatory collection of PhilHealth premium AMONG FILIPINOS OVERSEAS Ang pandemya ay kasalukuyang nagdudulot ng malawakang kawalan ng trabaho at kabuhayan. Sa kasalukuyan, milyon-milyong OFWs ang nawalan ng trabaho at tinatayang 420,000 OFWs ang sapilitang uuwi dahil dito. Sa loob at labas ng bansa, nakapanlulumo ang kawalan ng ayuda mula sa sariling gobyerno lalo … Continue reading TAGALOG →

Migrante USA and GABRIELA USA raise alarm at the recent memo issued by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) banning Filipino workers from acquiring H-2A and H2B visas from now until January 18, 2020. H-2A visas are temporary visas given to foreigners for seasonal, or temporary, agricultural work, while H-2B visas are for foreign … Continue reading U.S. Filipinos on visa ban: Address roots of trafficking instead of blaming Filipino migrant workers →