by admin | Apr 1, 2026 | Immigration
Navigating immigration requirements in the Philippines is essential for any foreign national planning to visit, work, study, or invest in the country. The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Philippine embassies enforce a structured system of visas, clearances, and...
by admin | Mar 27, 2026 | Immigration
Under the Revised Corporation Code (Republic Act No. 11232), foreign nationals may generally serve as corporate directors in Philippine‑registered corporations, but their eligibility is tempered by residency composition rules, share‑ownership safeguards, and...
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...