QuestionsQuestions (BI MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. MCL-09-007)
It amended Rule V, Section 11(c) to specify additional conditions/coverage for issuing Mission Orders and to require that a Mission Order contain specified details and a validity period of seven (7) days from date of issue.
It must contain: (1) names of members of the enforcement team; (2) name(s) of the subject(s), alias(es) if any, and nationalities; (3) last known address(es)/location(s) of the subject(s); (4) number and date of issue; (5) duties of the enforcement team; and (6) validity of seven (7) days from date of issue.
Seven (7) days from date of issue.
No. The foreigner shall not be committed for detention unless supported by a Commitment Order issued by the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative.
No. A foreigner shall not be deported unless supported by a Warrant of Deportation issued by the Commissioner or his duly authorized representative.
It limits the signing authority for Commitment Orders or Warrants of Deportation (other than for detaining/deporting fugitives from justice, INTERPOL cases, and special cases) to specific BI officials based on the Immigration Area Office.
The Executive Director may issue an invitation requiring the foreigner to appear on a specific time and date before the IAD having jurisdiction of the foreigner’s residence, address, or location for positive and accurate determination.
To positively and accurately determine the foreigner’s nationality and/or immigration status, and to inform the foreigner of the adequate immigration requirements, procedures, and remedies applicable under the circumstances.
Before the IAD having jurisdiction of the foreigner’s residence, address, or location.
It clarified that these functions remain under the control and supervision of the Immigration Regulation Division (IRD).
The Immigration Regulation Division (IRD).
Immediately upon approval and posting in the official BI Website.
Copies must be filed with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR), U.P. Law Center, U.P. Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines.