Deployment destination: United StatesHire Skilled Filipino Workers for Your Operations in the United States
Praxis International connects US employers with qualified, experienced and deployment-ready Filipino workers across healthcare, construction, food processing, hospitality, logistics and skilled trades.
Praxis International is your dedicated recruitment partner for sourcing qualified, experienced and work-ready Filipino workers for employers across the United States. We specialise exclusively in Filipino worker recruitment, giving US employers direct access to one of the world's most trusted overseas workforces.
Why Choose the USA for Filipino Workers?
The United States is home to more than four million Filipinos and has recruited Filipino nurses, engineers and tradespeople for decades. The framework — Department of Labor certification, USCIS petitions and consular processing at the US Embassy in Manila — is demanding but entirely predictable when the file is built properly from day one.
Filipino workers are recognised across the US for technical ability, strong English and a service mindset, and the employment-based immigrant route delivers permanent staff with families settled alongside them — the strongest retention profile of any destination we serve.
Fully Managed Process
Praxis gives US employers direct access to this workforce through a fully managed, compliant and efficient recruitment process — from MWO accreditation and sourcing to the prevailing wage, labor certification, the USCIS petition, the Manila interview and settlement after arrival.
+63 969 192 7738Built for US Operations
Quality, compliance and long-term workforce stability — the reasons US employers keep coming back.
Skilled and Experienced
Every candidate is screened for trade skills, licences, certifications and real site, plant, kitchen or clinical experience — including prior overseas deployments — before shortlisting.
English Proficient
Filipino workers communicate confidently in English, the working language of every US worksite, hospital and service operation, which shortens onboarding and improves safety compliance.
Trained on US Standards
Candidates are prepared for US expectations — OSHA safety culture, licensure and credentialing routes, documentation discipline and customer-facing service standards.
Fully Compliant
Every placement is made in full compliance with Philippine DMW regulations and US Department of Labor and USCIS requirements, minimising employer risk at audit.
Counsel-Ready Documentation
We structure the recruitment record, wage evidence and candidate files so your immigration counsel can file cleanly, and align the US offer with the DMW-verified contract before candidates are committed.
Retention Focused
Immigrant-route hires arrive as long-term staff, not seasonal cover — we plan onboarding, housing and family settlement so the workers you invest in stay with your operation.
Job Opportunities in the United States
Praxis sources qualified workers from the Philippines across the highest-demand US sectors, matching your requirements with the right candidates for every role.
Healthcare & Long-Term Care
Hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, rehabilitation centers and home care agencies remain the single largest US route for Filipino professionals, mostly through employment-based immigrant visas.
- Registered nurses (NCLEX-RN, VisaScreen, state licensure)
- Certified nursing assistants and patient care technicians
- Physical, occupational and respiratory therapists
- Medical technologists and allied health support staff
Construction & Infrastructure
Federal infrastructure spending, data center builds and industrial expansion across Texas, Florida, the Southeast and the Mountain West keep skilled trades in short supply.
- Carpenters, concrete finishers, masons and steel fixers
- Electricians, plumbers and pipefitters
- Heavy equipment operators and scaffolders
- Foremen, site supervisors and QA/QC staff
Food Processing & Agriculture
Meat and poultry plants, seafood processors, dairies and packing houses need dependable, trained production crews across the whole calendar.
- Industrial butchers, meat cutters and trimmers
- Food production operators and line workers
- Packing, sanitation and quality control staff
- Farm, greenhouse and nursery workers
Hospitality & Tourism
Hotels, resorts, casinos, cruise operations and restaurant groups in seasonal and destination markets hire steady, service-minded teams.
- Cooks, line cooks and kitchen stewards
- Housekeeping room attendants and laundry staff
- Servers, bartenders and banquet crew
- Front desk, guest services and F&B supervisors
Transport & Logistics
Carriers, third-party logistics operators and fulfilment networks need warehouse crews and licensed drivers, with CDL conversion handled after arrival.
- Warehouse associates and order pickers
- Forklift and reach truck operators
- Shippers, receivers and inventory clerks
- Commercial drivers (CDL pathway after arrival)
Skilled Trades & Manufacturing
Fabrication shops, plants, shipyards and maintenance contractors need certified tradespeople and machine operators with verifiable weld and machining tickets.
- Welders and fabricators (MIG / MAG / TIG, FCAW, 6G)
- CNC machinists and production operators
- HVAC, refrigeration and millwright technicians
- Industrial mechanics and maintenance technicians
Retail & Customer Service
Grocery chains, quick-service brands and franchise operators fill front-line roles where clear English service standards matter.
- Retail sales associates and cashiers
- Food counter attendants and shift supervisors
- Customer service representatives
- Merchandisers and stock associates
Facilities & Support Staff
Building services, janitorial contractors, campuses and corporate operations need reliable cleaning, maintenance and administrative crews.
- Janitorial and housekeeping staff
- Building maintenance and facility technicians
- Storekeepers and materials handlers
- Administrative and coordination support
Work Visa and Petition Process
The United States runs an employer-led, multi-agency system. You obtain a prevailing wage determination and labor certification from the Department of Labor, file the petition with USCIS, then the named worker is processed by the National Visa Center and interviewed at the US Embassy in Manila. Because H-2A and H-2B are restricted to nationals of countries on the DHS eligible-country list — and the Philippines is currently not on it — Filipino hiring runs mainly through the employment-based immigrant route, with Schedule A pre-certification for registered nurses and physical therapists. On the Philippine side the employer must be accredited with the Migrant Workers Office covering its state, and the contract must be verified before deployment. Praxis runs the accreditation, the recruitment record, the candidate file and DMW clearance as one connected process alongside your immigration counsel.
What happens inside the lane
- 01Route Selection and Eligibility Review
Route Selection and Eligibility Review
The US has no single work permit — the correct route defines the whole timeline. Praxis maps your hire to the right one: the employment-based immigrant route (PERM plus EB-3 skilled worker or other worker, and Schedule A for registered nurses and physical therapists), H-1B for specialty occupations, H-2B for temporary nonagricultural work or H-2A for seasonal agriculture. Note that H-2A and H-2B are limited to nationals of countries on the annually published DHS eligible-country list, and the Philippines is currently not on it — which is why almost all Filipino hiring into the US runs through the immigrant visa route.
- 02Job Order Approval (DMW)
Job Order Approval (DMW)
Recruitment opens only after the job order is verified under Philippine DMW rules — employer documents, manpower request and the model employment contract are cleared first.
- 03MWO Accreditation (Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago or New York)
MWO Accreditation (Washington DC, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago or New York)
The US employer is accredited with the Philippine Migrant Workers Office covering its state. Articles of incorporation, state business registration, company profile and a signed recruitment agreement are notarised, apostilled and submitted. Praxis manages the accreditation file end-to-end.
- 04Prevailing Wage Determination (DOL)
Prevailing Wage Determination (DOL)
The employer files for a prevailing wage determination through the Department of Labor FLAG system for the occupation, skill level and worksite. The offered wage must meet or exceed it, and the same wage must appear in the DMW-verified contract.
- 05Recruitment Testing and Labor Certification
Recruitment Testing and Labor Certification
For PERM the employer runs the required recruitment — State Workforce Agency job order, two Sunday print advertisements and additional steps for professional roles — documents the results and files ETA Form 9089 with the DOL. Schedule A occupations such as registered nurses and physical therapists are pre-certified and skip the PERM recruitment stage.
- 06USCIS Petition (I-140 or I-129)
USCIS Petition (I-140 or I-129)
With certification in hand the employer files the immigrant petition (Form I-140, with the ability-to-pay evidence) or the nonimmigrant petition (Form I-129). Premium processing is available on most categories to shorten adjudication.
- 07Priority Date and Visa Bulletin
Priority Date and Visa Bulletin
Approved immigrant petitions wait for a current priority date in the monthly Department of State Visa Bulletin. EB-3 for the Philippines moves in queues, so Praxis tracks the bulletin and plans your intake batches around realistic availability instead of a wish date.
- 08National Visa Center and Consular Processing
National Visa Center and Consular Processing
Once current, the case moves to the National Visa Center for fees, the DS-260 immigrant visa application and civil documents, then to the US Embassy in Manila for the interview. Nonimmigrant cases file the DS-160 and schedule the interview directly.
- 09Credentials, Licensure and Medical
Credentials, Licensure and Medical
Regulated roles are credentialed before deployment — CGFNS VisaScreen, NCLEX-RN and state board licensure for nurses, credential evaluation for degrees, English testing where required, and trade certification for skilled trades. All applicants complete the St. Luke's panel medical examination and vaccinations in Manila.
- 10DMW Processing
DMW Processing
In parallel Praxis completes Philippine-side requirements — contract verification at the MWO, Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) and DMW clearances.
- 11PDOS and Pre-Departure Orientation
PDOS and Pre-Departure Orientation
Candidates attend the mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar plus a USA-specific orientation covering the contract, state employment standards, health insurance, housing, credit and daily life.
- 12Arrival, Onboarding and Compliance
Arrival, Onboarding and Compliance
At the port of entry the visa is admitted; immigrant arrivals receive the green card by mail. The employer then completes Form I-9, the Social Security number application, state licensing endorsement, payroll, benefits and OSHA safety onboarding. Employers remain subject to DOL and USCIS audit for the life of the file — Praxis tracks the public access file, wage compliance, status validity and renewals.
Intake, route selection, MWO accreditation and prevailing wage request
Recruitment testing and DOL labor certification (Schedule A skips this)
Sourcing, interviews, credentials, USCIS petition and DMW verification
Priority date, NVC, Manila interview, medical, OEC, PDOS and travel
Actual timing depends on whether your company is already accredited with the MWO, prevailing wage and PERM processing times at the Department of Labor, USCIS adjudication (with or without premium processing), priority date movement in the monthly Visa Bulletin for the Philippines, credential and licensure steps such as VisaScreen and NCLEX-RN, US Embassy Manila interview availability, medical results and flight availability. Praxis keeps each dependency visible and re-checks the current rules before committing to a date.
Get a USA deployment plan before you commit.
Share your roles, headcount and target start date. We will map the visa route, the MWO accreditation, the prevailing wage and certification path, the petition sequence and a realistic deployment calendar with the Visa Bulletin factored in.
How to Apply
Getting started with Praxis for US hiring is straightforward.
Submit Your Requirements
Share the roles, headcount, state and worksite, SOC/O*NET occupation, wage, timeline and any licensing or certification requirements.
Route and Feasibility Mapping
We confirm the realistic visa route for each role — EB-3, Schedule A, H-1B or another category — with an honest read on the Visa Bulletin queue for the Philippines before you commit budget.
Sourcing and Shortlisting
Our team sources Filipino candidates from our talent pool, verifies certificates, licences, English level and international experience against the role, and presents a matched shortlist.
Interviews and Skills Assessment
You conduct final interviews and skills assessments — online or in-person in Manila — with trade testing and credential checks arranged where required.
Documentation and Compliance
Praxis coordinates the paperwork with your immigration counsel — prevailing wage, recruitment record, USCIS petition, NVC and consular documents, MWO accreditation and contract verification, OEC and DMW clearances.
Mobilisation and Arrival
Workers arrive with valid status, then complete I-9, Social Security number, licensure endorsement, housing, safety training and payroll onboarding — ready to start work.
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Praxis connects you with skilled, vetted and deployment-ready Filipino workers so your operations stay on schedule and fully staffed.