Question & AnswerQ&A (EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 324)
The President of the Philippines has the authority to waive passport requirements for immigrants under certain conditions as provided by Section 47 a(3) of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940.
An alien may apply for a waiver of passport requirements during a 12-month period beginning on a date designated by the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation, which must be no later than 180 days after the Executive Order's effectivity.
The alien must establish that he entered the Philippines before January 1, 1984, and has resided continuously in the Philippines in an unlawful status from that date to the filing of the application, among other requirements such as admissibility, good moral character, and knowledge of the Philippines' history and government.
No, the Executive Order explicitly states that it does not authorize an alien to apply for admission to the Philippines to apply for adjustment of status under this Order.
The alien must not have been convicted of any crime or of three or more violations of local ordinances committed in the Philippines and must not have assisted in persecution on account of race, religion, nationality, social group membership, or political opinion.
The alien must have a minimal understanding of ordinary English or Filipino and knowledge of Philippine history and government or be pursuing a recognized course to achieve such understanding. The Commissioner may waive these requirements for aliens 65 years or older.
Information provided in applications may only be used for application determination and enforcement of penalties for false statements. No publication identifying individuals is permitted, and access to applications is limited to sworn officers and employees of the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation.
The filing fee is P50,000 plus an overtime fee of P1,000. The Commissioner may charge a lower fee for the spouse and minor children below 21 years old of the applicant.
Yes, the Commissioner cannot waive exclusion grounds related to criminals, those likely to become public charges, drug offenses except simple marijuana possession, and grounds involving national security and membership in subversive organizations.
The alien must undergo a medical examination, including determination of immunization status, in accordance with generally accepted professional medical standards at their own expense.
No, the Executive Order provides that such an alien may not be deported until a final determination on the application is made.
The Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation is authorized to issue the necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order.
Fees collected are deposited in a separate account and used without fiscal year limitation to cover administrative and other expenses related to application review under this Executive Order.
Yes, the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation shall establish a single level of administrative review for determinations made under this Order.