Philippine Recruitment Agency (PRA) Partnerships
Centouch Healthcare invites licensed Philippine Private Recruitment Agencies in good standing with the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to collaborate on ethical, direct-hire U.S. hospital staffing cohorts.
The Centouch & PRA Collaboration Framework
Centouch operates as a curated international talent acquisition bridge. We maintain direct relationships with U.S. health systems and premier Philippine nursing universities, curating top 10% clinical talent (verified BSN, NCLEX-RN passing status, and IELTS/OET fluency).
Under Philippine overseas recruitment law (Republic Act 8042 as amended by RA 10022), foreign principals must collaborate with an accredited Philippine Private Recruitment Agency (PRA) authorized by the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to process deployment documentation.
- Direct hospital relationships and signed job orders
- Candidate clinical prescreening and portfolio curation
- Hospital clinical interviews and offer letter coordination
- Employer-funded immigration legal costs and Form I-140 petitions
- 100% employer-funded agency service fee guarantees
- MWO (Migrant Workers Office) principal accreditation filing
- DMW Job Order registration and contract verification
- Facilitation of PEOS and PDOS pre-departure orientation
- DOH-accredited clinic medical exam scheduling
- Overseas Employment Certificate (OEC) exit clearance
Core Qualification Standards for Partner PRAs
Valid landbased agency license in good standing with zero pending suspension, cancellation, or watchlist orders from the DMW.
Strict zero-placement-fee compliance. No candidate salary deductions, processing charges, or training bonds are ever permitted.
Demonstrated track record processing U.S. EB-3 Schedule A nurse cohorts, MWO verification, and American Embassy Manila visa formalities.
Frequently Asked Questions by Philippine Recruitment Agencies
How are PRA agency service fees structured and compensated?
All PRA professional service fees are 100% employer-funded. Sponsoring U.S. hospitals pay competitive agency processing fees ($1,500 to $3,500+ USD per deployed nurse depending on the cohort volume) tied directly to documented deployment milestones: MWO accreditation, DMW contract verification, and OEC exit issuance. Zero fees are charged to the healthcare candidate.
How does Centouch handle MWO Principal Accreditation?
Under DMW regulations, a foreign employer or staffing entity can accredit with up to two licensed Philippine recruitment agencies. Centouch facilitates all required employer documentation—including the Special Power of Attorney (SPA), verified Recruitment Agreement (RA), and master employment contracts—and coordinates with the appropriate Migrant Workers Office (MWO Washington DC, Los Angeles, or San Francisco) for formal verification.
Does the partner PRA need to source candidates, or does Centouch provide them?
Centouch operates on a hybrid model. We maintain our own pre-vetted proprietary candidate pipeline across top Philippine nursing universities. However, we also welcome partner PRAs who wish to present pre-screened NCLEX-passers and experienced acute care nurses from their existing rosters for direct placement with our U.S. hospital partners.
Agency Collaboration & Accreditation Intake
Complete this profile to submit your agency credentials for formal evaluation by the Centouch executive operations team.