MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration has canceled 528 work visas that were obtained with fake documents after "intensified" monitoring by its intelligence division. Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente said the bureau conducted two separate visa post-audits on six companies and found that foreign employees submitted fabricated Alien Employment Permits. The Department of Labor and Employment issues AEPs, which the Immigration bureau requires for work visa applications. Submitting fake AEPs violates Section 37 of the Philippine Immigration Act for obvious misrepresentation and fraud, BI said. Filipinos, as well as legally staying aliens, must report illegal foreigners in their area, and you can be assured that we will act on your reports,” he added.

Source: Philippine Star June 04, 2019 07:30 UTC