The employer is central
The 9(g) route is for pre-arranged employment. The supporting employer and role must be assessed against current requirements.
Pre-arranged employment (9(g))Plan residence around genuine employment
An employment move starts with the employer, the role and the work authorization. Household relocation can then be planned around that process.
Who should consider it
For people with a genuine Philippine employment arrangement and an employer prepared to support the required application.
Work authorization is a separate dependency
Check the applicable labor authorization, immigration procedure and any exemptions before starting work. A residence document alone should not be treated as confirmation that a specific activity is permitted.
The household needs its own plan
Confirm dependent arrangements, entry timing and the effect of a change in employment before committing to a long lease or school term.
Prepare for an assessment
- Employer, proposed role and work location
- Nationality, qualifications and current Philippine status
- Expected start date and accompanying household members
Begin with a short summary. Do not send passports, account statements, medical records or source-of-funds documents through the inquiry form.
A sensible sequence
- Ask the employer to confirm the appropriate labor and immigration steps.
- Identify the qualified professionals responsible for the application.
- Map residence timing against the employment and household timetable.
- Agree the relocation tasks that can proceed while approvals remain pending.
Scope and sources
GoSRRV can assess and coordinate relocation requirements within a written scope. It does not provide an employer, create an artificial job or guarantee employment or work authorization.
The sources below support the route summary. Current checklists, fees and case-specific eligibility should be reconfirmed with the responsible authority before an application or investment.
Route summary reviewed October 24, 2026.