Title
Recall of OMO on Motion for Reconsideration
Law
Bi Office Memorandum Order No. Add-02-006, October 4, 2002
Decision Date
Oct 4, 2002
Aliens with cancelled permanent resident status under Republic Act No. 7919 are no longer allowed to request reconsideration for reinstatement and must either leave the country or apply for a different visa to legalize their stay.
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Obligations of Aliens with Cancelled Permanent Resident Visa

  • Aliens whose permanent resident visa has been cancelled under R.A. 7919 must either:
    • Leave the Philippines, or
    • Request for downgrading of their cancelled visa status and apply for an appropriate visa to regularize their presence in the country.
  • This instructs affected foreign nationals on lawful options to maintain legal status following cancellation.

Repeal of Previous Office Memorandum

  • Office Memorandum Order No. ADD-02-005, dated 14 June 2002, is formally revoked and replaced by this new memorandum.

Immediate Effectivity

  • The provisions of this memorandum took effect immediately upon adoption on October 4, 2002, as signed by Commissioner Andrea D. Domingo.

Legal Authority and Administration

  • The memorandum is issued by the Bureau of Immigration Commissioner, thereby carrying the weight of administrative guidance aligned with R.A. 7919 enforcement.

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