(NAR) VOL. 15 NOS. 3-4 / JULY - SEPTEMBER 2004
4. Denial of Application for AEP - An Application for AEP may be denied based on any of the following grounds:
4.1 non-compliance with any of the requirements for the issuance of AEP;
4.2 misrepresentation of facts in the application;
4.3 submission of falsified or tampered documents;
4.4 meritorious objection or information against the foreign national as determined by the DOLE Regional Director; or
4.5 filing of application for renewal of AEP beyond one (1) year after its expiration.
Foreign nationals whose applications have been denied shall not be allowed to re-apply in any of the DOLE Regional Offices.
5.1 Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00), if filed after the prescribed period but not later than two (2) months after expiration of the AEP;
5.2 Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00), if filed after two (2) months but within six (6) months after the expiration of the AEP; and
5.3 Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00), if filed beyond six (6) months but within one (1) year after the expiration of the AEP
The DOLE Regional Directors, after due notice, shall have the power to order and impose a fine of Two Thousand Pesos (P2,000.00) on foreign nationals found working without an AEP for two (2) months or less, Five Thousand Pesos (P5,000.00) for more than two (2) months but not more than six (6) months, and Ten Thousand Pesos (P10,000.00), for more than six (6) months.
Elective and appointive officers are given a grace period of five (5) working days from date of election or appointment to file their application for AEP, without penalty.