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...
by admin | Dec 15, 2025 | Immigration
Foreign professionals, investors, and families dealing with Philippine visas, work permits, or residency quickly discover how complex immigration rules, forms, and timelines can be. Immigration lawyers provide specialized legal support to navigate these rules, protect...
by admin | Dec 11, 2025 | Immigration
Foreign professionals, business owners, and families navigating Philippine immigration face a complex web of requirements across multiple agencies, including the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Immigration (BI), Board of Investments (BOI), and...
by admin | Dec 2, 2025 | Immigration
Being an expat in the Philippines can be incredibly rewarding—warm climate, English-speaking communities, relatively low living costs, and welcoming locals. At the same time, many foreigners discover that day-to-day reality involves legal, cultural, logistical, and...
by admin | Nov 26, 2025 | Immigration
Foreigners interested in investing or settling in the Philippines often seek clarity on the legalities involved in purchasing real estate. While the country welcomes foreign investors, property ownership laws are distinctive and impose specific restrictions,...