Bureau of

immigration
 Bureau of immigration
The Bureau of Immigration acts as the primary
enforcement arm of the Department of Justice and
the President of the Philippines in ensuring that all
foreigners within its territorial jurisdiction comply
with existing laws.
Who is the new commissioner of the Bureau of Immigration in the
Philippines?

Mr. Norman Tansingco

Ambassador Dr. Imtiaz A. Kazi in response to the community's
longstanding desire for a 5-year long Residence Permit, sought a
special and urgent meeting with the new Commissioner of the
Bureau of Immigration Honourable Mr. Norman Tansingco in his
office today (16 February 2023).
 What law created Bureau of Immigration?

Commonwealth Act No. 613 (August 26, 1940), or the Philippine

Immigration Act of 1940, created the Bureau of Immigration as the
Commission on Immigration and Deportation under the
Department of Justice (DOJ).
Vision
We are committed to provide the most efficient innovative
and effective immigration service.
Mission
To controlan regulatethe movement of persons to from and
within our country in contributing to national development
 What are the 3 types of immigration?

Classification of admission category of immigrant

1 - Economic immigrant. ...
2 - Immigrant sponsored by family. ...
3 - Refugee. ...
4 - Other immigrant.
 1- ECONOMIC IMMIGRANT

This category includes immigrants who have been select for their
ability to contribute to Canada's economy through their ability to
meet labour market needs, to own and manage or to build a
business, to make a substantial investment, to creat their own
employment or to meet specific provincial or territorial labour
market needs.
 2-Immigrant sponsored by family

This category includes immigrants who were sponsored by a

Canadian citizen or permanent resident and were granted
permanent resident status on the basis of their relationship either
as the spouse, partner, parent, grand-parent, child or other relative
of this sponsor.
 3 - REFUGEE

This Category includes immigrants who were granted permanent

resident status on the basis of a well-founded fear of returning to
their home county. This Category includes persons who had a well-
founded fear of persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationally,
membership in particular social group or for political opinion
(Geneva Convention refugees) as well as persons who had been
seriously and personally affected by civil war or armed conflict, or
have suffered a massive violation of human rights.
 4-Other immigrant

This category includes immigrant who were granted permanent

resident status under a program does not fall in neither the
economics immigrants the immigrant sponsored by family or the
refugee categories.
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What is the main purpose of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940?

No. 613), also known as "An Act to Control and Regulate the Immigration Of
Aliens into the Philippines," was enacted by the Philippine Assembly on 2
May 1940. This legislation, together with its amendments, governs the entry
and admission of foreigners into the Philippines.
 What are the duties of immigration officer in the Philippines?

Investigation, arrests and detention of foreigners in violation of

immigration regulation and other Philippine laws
What is the role of Bureau of Immigration and Deportation?

The bureau was given the sole authority to enforce and

administer immigration and foreign nationals registration
laws including the admission, registration, exclusion and
deportation and repatriation of foreign nationals. It also
supervises the immigration from the Philippines of foreign
nationals.
What is the objective of immigration officer?

interviewing applicants and reviewing documents in order to assess

whether an applicant can be awarded citizenship.
Section 17 of the Immigration Act
A special direction (under section 17 of the Immigration Act 2009) allows exceptions to
be given to an “excluded person” who is not eligible for a visa, entry permission, or a visa
waiver under section 15 or 16 of the Act.

Section 49 of the Immigration Act

Under section 49 of the Immigration Act 2009 (the Act) (and formerly under section 18A
of the 1987 Act), conditions can be imposed on resident visas, depending on the category
under which a residence application was lodged – such as the Skilled Migrant Category

Section 56 in Immigration
S56 Request generally advises an applicant to provide the required information within
the given time (often that given time is 28 days, but it may vary).
What are the benefits of immigration?

Immigration fuels the economy. When immigrants enter the labor force, they
increase the productive capacity of the economy and raise GDP. Their
incomes rise, but so do those of natives.
What is the immigration process?

Legal immigration is the process by which an individual from one country enters another
legally, following the rules and regulations set forth by that foreign country. A person
who immigrates to a new country may be granted permanent residency, temporary
residency, or citizenship status depending upon their situation.
 What are the positive side of immigration?
What are the positive side of immigration?
In fact, immigrants help grow the economy by filling labor needs, purchasing goods and paying taxes. When more people
In fact, immigrants help grow the economy by filling labor needs,
work, productivity increases.
purchasing goods and paying taxes. When more people work,
productivity increases.
 How immigration helps a country?

Most directly, immigration increases potential economic output by

increasing the size of the labor force. Immigrants also contribute to
increasing productivity.
 Is Bureau of Immigration under DOJ?

The Bureau of Immigration acts as the primary enforcement arm of

the Department of Justice and the President of the Philippines in
ensuring that all foreigners within its territorial jurisdiction comply
with existing laws.
 What are disadvantages of immigration?

However, disadvantages of immigration include conflict of values

and attitudes between immigrant and local populations, potential
costs to the taxpayer, and potential changes to a nation's collective
identity
 What are the powers of the Bureau of Immigration in the
Philippines?

Investigation, arrests and detention of foreigners in violation of

immigration regulation and other Philippine laws; Accreditation of
schools and learning institutions that can officially accept and
enroll foreign student
 What is the former name of the Bureau of Immigration?

Under Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as the Revised

Administrative Code of 1987, promulgated on July 25, 1987, the
CID was renamed Bureau of Immigration (BI) and placed under the
supervision of the Department of Justice.
 Section 37 of the Immigration Act

For in stating that the Commissioner of Immigration or any officer

designated by him may thus issue such a warrant, section 37 (a) authorizes
the said Commissioner to apprehend undesirable aliens and initiate for their
expulsion on any of the grounds enumerated thereunder.
THAN KS