{"id":15789,"date":"2022-08-02T17:53:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-02T21:53:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/?post_type=helpie_faq&#038;p=15789"},"modified":"2022-08-03T10:15:50","modified_gmt":"2022-08-03T14:15:50","slug":"i-intend-to-go-to-the-philippines-to-seek-gainful-employment-can-i-convert-my-tourist-visa-to-a-work-visa","status":"publish","type":"helpie_faq","link":"https:\/\/newyorkpcg.org\/pcgny\/helpie_faq\/i-intend-to-go-to-the-philippines-to-seek-gainful-employment-can-i-convert-my-tourist-visa-to-a-work-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"I intend to go to the Philippines to seek gainful employment. 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