Employer and Foreign Recruitment Agency Accreditation is a regulatory service that evaluates and officially recognizes foreign employers and recruitment agencies that intend to hire Filipino workers for overseas employment.
This process is administered by the Department of Migrant Workers to ensure that only legitimate and qualified employers are allowed to recruit Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs).
Through accreditation, the government verifies that:
- The foreign employer or agency is legally registered and authorized to operate
- The company has a valid business license and good standing
- The job offers comply with Philippine labor standards
- There is no history of labor violations or worker abuse
- Employment terms meet minimum wage and welfare requirements
Accreditation is required before job orders can be approved and workers can be deployed. This service helps protect OFWs from illegal recruitment, contract substitution, and exploitative working conditions, while ensuring safe and lawful overseas employment opportunities.