Title
Scope of Misinterpretation Acts by Foreigners
Law
Bi Operations Order No. Sbm-2014-057
Decision Date
Nov 13, 2014
A Philippine law clarifies the accountability of foreigners who knowingly make false statements or misinterpretations under oath in immigration matters, extending to acts committed in other government agencies, with the Bureau of Immigration responsible for verifying and investigating violations and maintaining a database for monitoring purposes.
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Definition of Covered Acts

  • The law specifically addresses instances where foreigners, under oath, knowingly make false statements or representations related to immigration.
  • Misinterpretations or inaccuracies arising in dealings with other government offices (e.g., Alien Employment Permits, Driver's Licenses) fall outside the scope of this particular legal provision.

Procedure for Handling Reports from Other Government Agencies

  • Reports or information transmitted by other government agencies to the Bureau of Immigration regarding foreigners’ misinterpretations in their offices must be forwarded to the Intelligence Division.
  • The Intelligence Division is tasked with investigating these reports for possible violations of immigration and citizenship laws, rules, and regulations.

Monitoring and Database Management

  • The Intelligence Division is responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive database to monitor and cross-reference reports of foreigners’ acts of misinterpretation obtained from other government agencies.
  • This mechanism ensures systematic tracking and effective coordination in addressing these incidents.

Repeal and Amendment of Inconsistent Rules

  • Any prior rules, procedures, guidelines, or issuances that conflict with the provisions of this Order are hereby repealed or modified accordingly to ensure consistency and alignment.

Effectivity and Implementation

  • The Order takes effect immediately upon approval.
  • Copies of the Circular are to be furnished to the National Administrative Register (ONAR) and the U.P. Law Center in Diliman, Quezon City, for dissemination and record-keeping.

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