by admin | Feb 23, 2026 | Immigration
A Blacklist Order (BLO) is an administrative measure issued by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) that prohibits a foreign national from entering the Philippines and cancels any existing visas or residency permits. For professionals and investors, being placed on the...
by admin | Feb 18, 2026 | Immigration
Foreign nationals who have resided in the Philippines for six months or more on work visas like 9G, tourist extensions, or other non-immigrant statuses must secure an Exit Clearance Certificate (ECC) from the Bureau of Immigration (BI) before departing the country....
by admin | Feb 10, 2026 | Immigration
Foreign nationals seeking permanent residency in the Philippines through immigrant visa categories must navigate pathways designed for family reunification, returning former Filipinos, or exceptional economic contributions, primarily the non-quota 13(a) Immigrant Visa...
by admin | Feb 3, 2026 | Immigration
Foreign nationals and employers navigating immigration services in the Philippines in 2026 must coordinate Bureau of Immigration (BI) procedures, Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) work permits, and, in some cases, Board of Investments (BOI) or other agency...
by admin | Jan 28, 2026 | Immigration
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) mandates that all registered foreign nationals in the Philippines complete the 2026 Annual Report (AR) between January 1 and March 1, 2026, as required under Section 10 of Republic Act No. 562, the Alien Registration Act of 1950, as...
by admin | Jan 19, 2026 | Immigration
An immigration audit in the Philippines begins with one central requirement: the mandatory Annual Report for all registered foreign nationals holding valid visas and Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Cards (ACR I‑Cards). Every calendar year, from 1 January to...
