Question & AnswerQ&A (BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-057)
The main subject is the clarification regarding the applicability of Commonwealth Act No. 613, Section 37(a)(9) in relation to Section 45(f), specifically on acts of misinterpretation by foreigners in other government agencies.
No, it only applies to false statements or representations knowingly made under oath by foreigners in any immigration matter and does not cover misinterpretations committed in other government agencies.
It covers foreigners who, in any immigration matter, knowingly make false statements or representations under oath.
The Bureau of Immigration shall endorse these reports to the Intelligence Division for verification and investigation of probable violations of immigration and citizenship laws, rules, and regulations.
The Intelligence Division is responsible for verifying and investigating acts of misinterpretation reported by other agencies and maintaining a database for proper monitoring and cross-referencing.
The database is for proper monitoring and cross-referencing of reports and information concerning acts of misinterpretation by foreigners in other government agencies.
Section 37(a)(9) in relation to Section 45(f) of Commonwealth Act No. 613 is referenced.
They are subject to legal sanctions as stipulated in the immigration laws for making knowingly false statements under oath.
It took effect immediately upon approval on 13 November 2014.
All rules, procedures, guidelines, and prior issuances inconsistent with this Order are hereby repealed and/or modified accordingly.