Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders
BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003 delineates the authority regarding the lifting of blacklist orders (LBLO) for aliens in the Philippines. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) can only approve LBLOs for indigent aliens previously removed from the country, with decisions requiring endorsement to the Office of the Executive Director. Any LBLOs issued for cases outside of this specific category are deemed illegal and void, lacking jurisdiction. The order emphasizes that only the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners can act on LBLOs for indigent aliens, while other cases must be handled directly by the Commissioner. This order took effect immediately upon issuance.
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- What is Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders about?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003 delineates the authority regarding the lifting of blacklist orders (LBLO) for aliens in the Philippines. The Board of Commissioners (BOC) can only approve LBLOs for indigent aliens previously removed from the country, with decisions requiring endorsement to the Office of the Executive Director. Any LBLOs issued for cases outside of this specific category are deemed illegal and void, lacking jurisdiction. The order emphasizes that only the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners can act on LBLOs for indigent aliens, while other cases must be handled directly by the Commissioner. This order took effect immediately upon issuance.
- What type of law is BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003?
- Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders enacted?
- Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003) was enacted on Jan 6, 2016.
- What is the citation for Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders?
- Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003, Jan 6, 2016 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Bureau of Immigration
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
January 6, 2016
BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2016-003
DELINEATION OF AUTHORITY TO LIFT BLACKLIST ORDERS
WHEREAS, Section 29 (a) (16) vis-a-vis Section 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended, limits the authority of the Board of Commissioners (BOC) to issue a Lift Blacklist Order (LBLO) to cases of indigent aliens previously removed from the Philippines;
WHEREAS, a decision to approve or deny an LBLO by the BOC pursuant to the abovementioned provisions must be indorsed to the Office of the Executive Director for inclusion in the BOC Agenda, pursuant to Section 8, C.A. No. 613, as amended;
WHEREAS, any LBLO issued by the BOC in cases other than indigent aliens previously removed from the Philippines is illegal and void, for lack of jurisdiction;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the provisions of Section 3, C.A. No. 613, as amended, and Sections 29 and 36, Chapter 6, Book IV, Title III, E.O. No. 292 or the Revised Administrative Code of 1987, the following are hereby ordered:
SECTION 1. LBLO of Previously Removed Indigent Aliens. — LBLOs in cases of indigent aliens previously removed from the Philippines shall only be approved or disapproved by the Commissioner and Deputy Commissioners sitting as a Board, pursuant to Sections 8, 29 (a) (16) and 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended.
SECTION 2. LBLO in Other Cases. — LBLOs in cases not covered by Section 29 (a) (16) vis-a-vis Section 43 of C.A. No. 613, as amended shall only be acted upon by the Office of the Commissioner, and approved or disapproved by the Commissioner, pursuant to Section 4, Rule 17 of Immigration Memorandum Circular No. SBM-2015-010.
SECTION 3. Illegal LBLOs. — Any LBLO issued beyond the authority stated in this Order shall be deemed illegal and void, for lack of jurisdiction.
Illegal LBLOs shall not be recognized by the Bureau and produces no binding effect to the petitioner/applicant.
SECTION 4. Effectivity Clause. — This Order shall take effect immediately. cSaATC
(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISONCommissioner
Cite This Law
Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003, Jan 6, 2016 (Philippines)
Delineation of Authority to Lift Blacklist Orders, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2016-003 (Phil. 2016)
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