Question & AnswerQ&A (BI OFFICE MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. ADD-02-006, OCTOBER 4, 2002)
The memorandum concerns the recall of Office Memorandum Order No. ADD-02-005 regarding the motion for reconsideration for cancelled legalized status under Republic Act No. 7919.
Republic Act No. 7919 deals with the cancellation of the permanent resident visa of aliens in the Philippines.
No, all requests or motions for reconsideration for reinstatement of cancelled permanent resident status under RA 7919 shall not be entertained.
They are advised either to leave the Philippines or request downgrading of their cancelled visa and apply for an appropriate visa to legalize their stay.
It cancels the previous Office Memorandum Order No. ADD-02-005 dated June 14, 2002, and takes effect immediately.
No, the memorandum clearly states that all such motions shall not be entertained without exceptions.
Downgrading means the alien applies for a different, appropriate visa that would legalize their stay despite the cancellation of the permanent resident status.
It took effect immediately upon adoption on October 4, 2002.
No, motions for reconsideration under RA 7919 will not lead to reinstatement as they are not entertained.