SOCCSKSARGEN - Apply for Quota Immigrant Visa

ProcedureEdit

This procedure explains various ways to Apply for Quota Immigrant Visa in SOCCSKSARGEN.

Go to the Bureau of Immigration office.
Get the Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website.
Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction.
Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS).
Pay the required fees.
Submit copy of Official Receipt.
Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing and Image and Fingerprint Capturing.
Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application
Check website if visa application is already approved.
If approved, submit passport for visa implementation.
If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.

Required DocumentsEdit

letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant stating that he/she:
- is in possession of a valid passport (or equivalent document) an visa at the time of filing the application
- does not belong to any class of excludible or deportable foreign nationals enumerated under Sections 29 and 37 of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940
- possessess the qualifications, skills, scientific, educational or technical knowledge which will advance and be beneficial to the national interest of the Philippines or has sufficient capital for a viable and sustainable investment in the Philippines
accomplished CGAF
photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay
photocopy of applicant's special qualifications like academic, or proof of financial capacity or investment, including but not limited to:
- Bank certification of inward remittance amounting to at least US $50,000.00 or equivalent in other foreign currency
- Documents evidencing ownership/purchase of a condominium with a corresponding proof that the amount he/she invested came or was inwardly remitted from foreign sources
- documents showing ownership pf or investment in an existing corporation, enterprise, or business concern
Stamp issued by the Bureau of Quarantine appearing in applicant's passport or travel document, and a certification from a government health institution that the applicant is physically and mentally fit
Valid national Bureau of Investigation Clearance or National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) Clearance
Clearance from the Law Enforcement Agency of the applicant's country of origin or residence
BI Clearance Certificate

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Department of Foreign Affairs
Address:
2330 Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Philippines
Telephone:
(632) 834-4000
(632) 834-3000

Philippine Embassies and Consulates General
NCR Satellite and Regional Consular Offices Directory

Bureau of Immigration Main Office
Magallanes Drive, Intramuros, Manila
Trunkline: 465-2400

Certification and Clearance Section (CCS)
Local Nos. 104, 116
Direct Line: 310-4460

Alien Registration Division (ARD): Local No. 205
Registration Section: Local No. 206
Certificate Section: Local Nos. 207, 227-228, 230
Direct Line: 527-3254
Fingerprint Section: Local Nos. 208, 221-222

Bureau of Immigration National Operations Center (BINOC)
Local Nos. 213, 224, 226
Direct Line: 524-3769, 523-5081
Facsimile:523-6615

Ports of Entry/Exit

COTABATO IMMIGRATION DISTRICT OFFICE
Phone: (064) 421-4058
Fax: (064) 421-4058
Office Address:
9th Door, 2nd Floor, Alnor Complex,
Sinsuat Avenue, Cotabato City 9600

GENERAL SANTOS IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (083) 302-3442
Fax: (083) 302-3442
Office Address:
Ground Floor, Robinsons Place,
J. Catolico Sr. Avenue,
Barangay Lagao,
General Santos City

GLAN IMMIGRATION FIELD OFFICE
Phone: (083) 262-1013
Fax: (083) 262-1013
Office Address:
CIQS-OSAC Building, Port of Glan, Saranggani Province

EligibilityEdit

Nationals of countries which have diplomatic relations with the Philippines and grant the Filipinos the same immigration privileges under the principle of reciprocity which shall not be in excess of fifty (50) of any one nationality or without nationality for any one calendar year.

FeesEdit

Principal: Php 18,830.00
Dep-Spouse: Php 18,830.00
Dep-B16: Php 18,580.00
Dep-B14: Php 18,080.00

ValidityEdit

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to UseEdit

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Processing TimeEdit

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InstructionsEdit

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e.g. The state office holds birth records since january 1908.

Required InformationEdit

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1. Date of Birth.
2. City or County of Birth.

Need for the DocumentEdit

The quota visa is an immigrant visa that does not require to be married to a Filipino citizen.

Information which might helpEdit

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External LinksEdit

Bureau of Immigration

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