BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035
BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 outlines the procedures for re-stamping visa imprints in passports of foreigners granted residency under the Alien Social Integration Act (RA No. 7919), as amended by RA No. 8247. Foreigners must report to the Bureau of Immigration with their old visa imprints and valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card for verification and re-stamping between September 15 and December 15, 2014. Non-compliance may result in penalties, including cancellation of residency cards and potential deportation. The order mandates weekly compliance reports and will be published in a newspaper and on the Bureau's website, taking effect immediately upon publication.
Quick Answers
- What is BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 about?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 outlines the procedures for re-stamping visa imprints in passports of foreigners granted residency under the Alien Social Integration Act (RA No. 7919), as amended by RA No. 8247. Foreigners must report to the Bureau of Immigration with their old visa imprints and valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card for verification and re-stamping between September 15 and December 15, 2014. Non-compliance may result in penalties, including cancellation of residency cards and potential deportation. The order mandates weekly compliance reports and will be published in a newspaper and on the Bureau's website, taking effect immediately upon publication.
- What type of law is BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 enacted?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035) was enacted on Aug 18, 2014.
- What is the citation for BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035, Aug 18, 2014 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Aliens
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
August 18, 2014
BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-035
RULES IN THE RE-STAMPING OF NEW VISA IMPRINTS IN THE PASSPORTS OF FOREIGNERS GRANTED RESIDENCY STATUS UNDER REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7919, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS "THE ALIEN SOCIAL INTEGRATION ACT OF 1995", AS AMENDED BY REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8247
In order to establish the accurate census of active foreign nationals granted residency status under Republic Act (RA) No. 7919, as amended by Republic Act (RA) No. 8247, the following Rules are hereby promulgated to govern the re-stamping of the new visa imprints in the passports of foreigners granted residency status under the said Act, thus:
SECTION 1. Re-stamping of the New RA No. 7919 Visa Imprints. — Foreigners granted residency status under RA No. 7919, as amended by RA No. 8247, with old RA 7919 visa imprints stamped in their valid passport or other travel document shall report to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) RA No. 7919 Unit, BI Main Office, Intramuros, City of Manila, for the re-stamping of the new RA No. 7919 visa imprint in their valid passports or other travel documents.
SECTION 2. Proofs of RA No. 7919 Status; Authentication. — As proof of RA No. 7919 status, the foreigners covered under Section 1 shall submit their: (a) valid passport or other travel document with previously-stamped RA No. 7919 old visa imprint; and (b) valid Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card). Within forty-eight (48) hours from receipt thereof, the RA No. 7919 Unit and Alien Registration Division (ARD) shall verify and confirm its authenticity and genuineness. TcICEA
SECTION 3. Compliance Period. — The period of compliance shall commence on 15 September 2014 and end on 15 December 2014 unless extended by the Commissioner.
SECTION 4. Sanctions. — Any violation or non-compliance of this Order may result in the: (a) deactivation and cancellation of ACR I-Card; (b) imposition of fines and penalties; (c) referral to the Intelligence Division and Legal Division for investigation and institution of deportation proceedings; (d) non-issuance of Emigrant Clearance Certificate (ECC); and/or (e) denial of arrival/departure clearances.
SECTION 5. Reportorial Requirement. — The RA No. 7919 Unit shall submit a Weekly Compliance Report to the Commissioner, Legal Division and ARD.
SECTION 6. Publication. — This order shall be published once a week for two (2) consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation and shall be posted in the Bureau's Official Website.
SECTION 7. Repealing Clause. — All previous issuances inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.
SECTION 8. Effectivity. — This Order shall take effect immediately after publication.
Furnish a copy of this Circular to the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, Diliman, Quezon City.
(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISONCommissioner
Published in The Philippine Star on August 24 and 31, 2014.
Cite This Law
BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035, Aug 18, 2014 (Philippines)
BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-035 (Phil. 2014)
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