Categories Eligible for Permanent Resident Visa
- Chinese nationals with investments in the Philippines (minimum investment of US$40,000).
- Chinese nationals married to Filipino citizens.
- Chinese nationals married to lawful permanent resident aliens in the Philippines.
- Legal spouses, natural and legitimate children under 21 years old and unmarried may be included as dependents.
Documentary Requirements for Investors
- Duly accomplished and notarized general application form (BI Form No. MCL-07-01).
- Valid passport with BI admission stamp and stay validity.
- Proof of investment of at least US$40,000 or special skills.
- Medical certificate from Bureau of Quarantine.
- BI and NICA clearances.
- Payment of application and express lane fees.
Documentary Requirements for Chinese Spouse of Filipino Citizen
- Verified letter request from Filipino spouse.
- General application form as above.
- Photocopy of alien spouse's passport with entry and stay data.
- NSO-issued marriage certificate or authenticated foreign marriage certificate.
- NSO-issued birth certificates of Filipino spouse and minor children.
- BI clearance.
- Payment of requisite fees.
Documentary Requirements for Chinese Spouse of Lawful Permanent Resident Alien
- Verified letter request from petitioner.
- General application form.
- Copies of passports of applicant and petitioner; ACR I-Card of petitioner.
- Authenticated proof of relationship (marriage, birth certificates or family register).
- BI clearance.
- Payment of fees.
- Definitions of lawful permanent resident aliens include those under Commonwealth Act No. 613, EO No. 324 (Alien Legalization Program), RA 7919, and RA 8274 (Alien Social Integration Act).
Filing and Processing of Applications
- Applications filed at Receiving Section, Main Building, Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila.
- Applications filed in sub-ports forwarded to Commissioner’s Office.
- Evaluation and possible hearing conducted.
- Hearing required to determine qualifications; failure to attend or incomplete documents may result in summary dismissal.
Decision and Notification
- Recommendation submitted within ten working days to Commissioner or Board of Commissioners.
- Certified true copy of decision sent via registered mail to applicant and petitioner.
- Upon approval, applicants proceed to visa implementation and payment of fees.
Appeals and Reconsideration
- Motion for reconsideration allowed within five calendar days from receipt of denial order.
- Late or second motions for reconsideration are not entertained.
Revocation Grounds for Permanent Resident Visa
- Discovery of spurious supporting documents.
- False representation of investment or relationship.
- Void marriage.
- Acts constituting deportation grounds under Section 37 of PIA, as amended.
- Offenses under Sections 45 and 46 of PIA, as amended.
- Determination that applicant poses threat to national security, public safety, or public health.
Alien Registration and ACR I-Card Issuance
- Issuance of ACR I-Card indicating issuance under Memorandum Order No. MCL-07-021 and BOC approval date.
Summary
This memorandum order prescribes clear qualifications, documentary requirements, procedural steps, decision-making and appeal mechanisms, and revocation grounds for granting permanent resident visas to Chinese nationals based on investment, marriage to Filipino citizens, or marriage to lawful permanent resident aliens, ensuring compliance with Philippine immigration laws and policies.