QuestionsQuestions (BI OFFICE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. MCL-08-003)
It prescribes implementing guidelines for granting permanent resident visas to Korean nationals in the Philippines on the basis of reciprocity.
A maximum of 50 nationals per calendar year.
The Korean national must have investment in the Philippines (at least US$40,000) or possess a special qualification or skill, and comply with the documentary requirements and reciprocity basis.
They must submit: (1) a general application form (BI Form No. MCL-07-01) notarized; (2) passport true copy showing BI stamp of admission and validity of stay; (3) proof of investment at least US$40,000 or proof of special qualification/skill; (4) medical certificate from the Bureau of Quarantine; (5) BI and NICA clearances; and (6) payment of application and express lane fees.
Yes. They may apply as dependents, and the proofs of relationship must be authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post located in the petitioner's country of origin.
Korean nationals who are validly married to a lawful permanent resident alien in the Philippines (including their legitimate and natural children) may be granted a permanent resident visa under MCL-08-003 with an initial probationary period.
Under MCL-07-021, the spouse/children are granted permanent resident visa without an initial probationary period as stated in that separate guideline; under MCL-08-003, the grant includes a one-year probationary period before amendment to permanent status, subject to proper application, qualification, and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
The permanent resident visa is granted for an initial one (1) year probationary period; thereafter, upon proper application, qualification, and approval by the Board of Commissioners, it shall be amended to permanent status.
They include: (1) a verified letter request from the petitioning permanent resident; (2) BI Form No. MCL-07-01 notarized; (3) true copies of the applicant’s passport (with valid entry visa/admission and updated stay), the petitioner’s passport showing the permanent resident visa stamped, and the petitioner’s ACR I-Card; (4) authenticated photocopy of the marriage certificate or birth certificate/family register evidencing relationship; (5) BI clearance; and (6) payment of application and express lane fees.
No. If the applicant has been a TRV holder for at least one (1) year and is currently holding a valid and effective TRV at the time of application, they shall no longer undergo the probationary period as they are deemed to have passed it.
It refers to non-citizens who acquired legal residence in the Philippines under, among others, CA No. 613 (as amended), EO No. 324 (Alien Legalization Program of 1988), and RA 7919 and RA 8274 (Alien Social Integration Act of 1995).
Applications shall be filed and processed in accordance with the New Rules and Procedures for Visa Issuance Made Simple (VIMS); applications filed at sub-ports shall be immediately forwarded to the Office of the Commissioner for appropriate evaluation.
It may revoke upon proper notice and hearing for causes including: spurious documents; false investment or relationship; void marriage; acts constituting grounds for deportation under Section 37 of the PIA; commission of offenses defined in Sections 45 and 46 of the PIA; or a competent authority determination that the applicant is a threat to national security, public safety, or public health.
Revocation must be done upon proper notice and hearing.
For alien registration purposes, the Chief issues the corresponding ACR I-Card indicating the basis of issuance.
It indicates issuance pursuant to Memorandum Order No. MCL-07-021 dated December 14, 2007 and BOC approval dated [as reflected in the guideline].