Guys, I strongly suggest you don't come back here in the Philippines if your VISA is already approved in Saudi. I came to POEA early this morning and was given a number very far from what is currently being served at the counters. I've waited 4 hours for my number to be called. By the way, there are steps 1 and 2. Step 1 is where they will check your papers. Don't trust that all they post is complete. I was really surprised to know that eventhough I thought all my papers were complete it really wasn't. I was patiently waiting for my number to be called just to realize that there is a separate line for household workers, household help and live in caregivers which is in window 2 in the name hire section in the second floor of POEA. So I was served at 3pm even though I came at 9:30am. There is really no line in window 12, just so you know. And there to my dismay, that they are requiring additional documents other than what they posted. They would be requiring verification of contract signed by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office if there is available in the country where your contract was made. It is okay if it is only scanned copy according to the lady in the counter. Plus an additional request for your employers profile having your employers address, telephone/cellphone number, company name, salary and scanned ID of your employer. For me since my sister was married to my employer they required another document for their marriage certificate. And last but not the least an affidavit of how you met your employer and why he decided to hire you notarized. After completing this requirements or if you already have all of this you can either attend the PDOS which is free in POEA while the papers you are requiring is under process. You need the PDOS and clearance from POEA to apply for OWWA. OWWA which is located in Intramuros to get your OEC. Hay! I was really tired and frustrated. All the while I thought it would be easy. I hope this would help all of you who are still under process. Complete it now together with your other papers. I was tired and hungry but I was still thankful that it is still possible to resolve prior to my target date of departure. May God bless us all.
