Non-Immigrants - Philippines

SEC 9(G) PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYEES

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary Visa under Section 9(g).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of a Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. ICT-aided verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), assignment/raffle of application to hearing officer, generation of Notice of Hearing indicating the tentative dates of BOC deliberation over the application;
3. Releasing of the OPS and Notice of Hearing to the applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Evaluation and preparation of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation;
6. BOC Deliberation;
7. Updating of records, preparation of Notice of BOC Action, and generation of assessment for implementation and other fees;
8. Transmittal of Notice and Assessment;
9. Payment to collecting officer and the issuance of the Official Receipt evidencing payment thereof;
10. Receiving of Passport for purposes of Visa Implementation and the releasing thereof; and
11. Documents archiving.

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Commercial

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) certified true copy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP);
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
5. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission and authorized stay.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Missionary

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization with information of applicant’s place of assignment;
2. General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of petitioner;
4. Certified true copy of missionary credentials;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission status and authorized stay

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

9(A) Pleasure, business or health

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Visitor’s Visa Under Section 9a.

Applications for visitor’s visa under Section 9a shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Approval of Extension;
6. Updating of records, visa implementation and document archiving; and
7. Release of Passport.

Checklist of Requiremenets for Temporary Visitors Visa

1. Valid passport of applicant: and
2. Tourist Visa Extension form duly accomplished (BI Form No. MCL 07-02)
3. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

9(B) Transit

9(C) Seaman

9(D) TREATY TRADERS

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Treaty Trader’s/Treaty Investor’s Visa Under Section 9(d)

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner;
2. Duly notarized General Application Form accomplished by the applicant (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation, By-Laws and General Information Sheet, in case of corporation or partnership, or certified true copy of DTI Certificate of Registration of Business Name in case of single proprietorship;
4. Certified true copy of latest Income Tax Return and Audited Financial Statement stamped “RECEIVED” by the BIR;
5. Plain photocopy of passport bio and visa page;
6. Original copy of duly notarized contract of employment, or Corporate Secretary’s Certificate of Election of applicant as corporate officer with details of exact compensation and duration of employment; and
7. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

9(E) Foreign Government Officials
The following persons are required to secure a travel authority to travel abroad from the Office of the President:

1. Members of the Cabinet and officials of equivalent rank;
2. Heads of the Government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCC’s) and the Government Financing Institutions (GFI’s) under or attached to the Office of the President for authority to travel abroad; and
3. Heads of agencies under or attached to the Office of the President. (Section 1 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).

Other pertinent rules to consider about travel authority:

• • In case of GOCC’s and GFI’s attached to the Office of the President, their officials and employees shall seek approval from the heads of these GOCC’s and GFI’s.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of GOCC’s and GFI’s not attached to the office of the President shall seek approval from the Department head to which they are attached.
  
  
• • The travel of Provincial Governors and Mayors of highly urbanized cities or independent component cities shall seek the approval from the Secretary of Interior and Local Government (DILG).
  
  
• • Head of state universities and colleges shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), while all other officials and employees of state universities and colleges shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Heads of technical and vocational schools shall seek the approval from the Chairman of the Technical Education and Skill Development Authority (TESDA), while all other officials and employees of technical and vocational schools shall seek approval from their respective heads.
  
  
• • Officials and employees of agencies under or attached of the Office of the President shall seek the approval from the head of these agencies. (Section 2 of Executive Order No. 459 issued on September 1, 2005).
  
  
• • Government officials and employees traveling abroad while on leave of absence need written travel authority from their respective Department heads, EXCEPT those with the rank of Assistant Secretary and above, who need the travel clearance/approval from the Office of the President. (Memorandum issued by Commissioner Rufus B. Rodriguez dated July 12, 2000).

9(F) STUDENT

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Student Visa under Section 9(f).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of student visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the systems-generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS);
3. Releasing of the OPS;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Enrolment of the applicant in the BI-designated biometric kiosk;
6. Preparation of the recommendation by the Student Desk Officer and the recommending approval by the IRD Chief;
7. Approval of the Visa conversion by the Commissioner;
8. Updating of records, implementation of visa and systems-generation of the Endorsement for Registration;
9. Releasing of passport and the Endorsement for Registration; and
10. Archiving of the documents.

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Extension of Student Visa Under Section 9f.

Applications for student visa under Section 9f shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees and generation of Order of Payment slip
3. Releasing of OPS;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official Receipt;
5. Updating of records, implementation of visa and generation of Notice to the Registrar on the action taken;
6. Approval of Visa Extension;
7. Releasing of Passport; and
8. Document Archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Student Visa

1. Duly notarized letter request from the applicant;
2. Duly notarized General Application Form accomplished by the applicant (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Original copy of the Notice of Acceptance (NOA) containing a clear impression of the school’s official dry seal or a duly notarized written endorsement from the school for the conversion of the applicant’s status signed by the school’s Registrar;
   
4. Original copy of Medical Certificate issued by the Bureau of Quarantine and International Health Surveillance or a government medical institution with competence to certify that the applicant is not afflicted with any dangerous, contagious or loathsome disease and is mentally fit;
   
5. Plain photocopy of applicant’s passport bio-page, latest admission and authorized stay; and
   
6. NICA Clearance; and
   
7. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate.

9(G) PRE-ARRANGED EMPLOYEES

Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Change of Immigration Status from Temporary Visitor and Issuance of Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary Visa under Section 9(g).

All applications for change of immigration status from temporary visitor to that of a Pre-Arranged Employee-Missionary visa shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Filing of the application duly supported by the documentary requirements enumerated above and a quick review of their completeness;
2. ICT-aided verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing and other fees as well as the generation of the Order of Payment Slip (OPS), assignment/raffle of application to hearing officer, generation of Notice of Hearing indicating the tentative dates of BOC deliberation over the application;
3. Releasing of the OPS and Notice of Hearing to the applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of the Official Receipt (OR) evidencing payment of the required fees;
5. Evaluation and preparation of the Hearing Officer’s recommendation;
6. BOC Deliberation;
7. Updating of records, preparation of Notice of BOC Action, and generation of assessment for implementation and other fees;
8. Transmittal of Notice and Assessment;
9. Payment to collecting officer and the issuance of the Official Receipt evidencing payment thereof;
10. Receiving of Passport for purposes of Visa Implementation and the releasing thereof; and
11. Documents archiving.

Common Procedures in the Processing of Applications for Visa Extension under Sections 13a in relation to LOI#33, Section 9d, Section 9g (Commercial) and Section 9g (Missionary).

Applications for extension of visa under Section 13a, 9d, and 9g (Commercial and Missionary) shall observe the following procedures, to wit:

1. Receiving of application with complete documentary requirements;
2. Verification of travel and derogatory records, assessment of filing, implementation and other fees and generation of Order of Payment Slip;
3. Releasing of OPS to applicant;
4. Payment to collecting officer and issuance of Official receipt;
5. Generation of Order of extension and approval of the Commissioner;
6. Updating of records;
7. Visa implementation and release; and
8. Document archiving.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Commercial

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization;
2. General Application Form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) certified true copy of Alien Employment Permit (AEP);
4. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
5. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission and authorized stay.

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

Checklist of Requirements for Pre-Arranged Employee – Missionary

1. Duly notarized letter request from the petitioner-organization with information of applicant’s place of assignment;
2. General application form duly accomplished and notarized (BI Form No. MCL-07-01);
3. Certified true copy of SEC Certificate of Registration, Articles of Incorporation and By-laws of petitioner;
4. Certified true copy of missionary credentials;
5. Bureau of Immigration (BI) Clearance Certificate; and
6. Plain photocopy of the applicant’s passport showing admission status and authorized stay

If in the application, the applicant is joined by his/her spouse and unmarried minor children:

1. Copy of marriage contract of applicant and spouse and/or birth certificate of minor unmarried children, NSO-certified or authenticated by the Philippine embassy/consulate in or nearest the place where marriage was solemnized or place of birth, with English translation if written in other foreign language, as the case may be; and
2. Plain photocopies of their respective passports.

An alien who is admitted as a non-immigrant cannot remain in the Philippines permanently. To obtain permanent admission, a non-immigrant alien must depart voluntarily to a foreign country and procure from the appropriate Philippine consul the proper visa and thereafter undergo examination by the officers of the Bureau of Immigration at a Philippine port of entry for determination of his admissibility in accordance with the requirements of this Act.

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