Bureau of Immigration: Serving Immigration Needs in the Philippines
The Bureau of Immigration in the Philippines is entrusted with the enforcement of immigration laws and plays a critical role in citizenship matters. With a focus on efficiency and innovation, the BI regulates the movement of people within and outside the country, contributing to national development. The Student Visa Section, under the BI, handles applications for foreign students, coordinating with various educational institutions and government bodies to ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
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OUR MANDATE The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is principally responsible for the administration and enforcement of immigration, citizenship, and alien admission and registration laws in accordance with the provisions of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940. It also plays a role in the enforcement of RA 9208, also known as the Anti- Trafficking In Persons Act of 2003. OUR VISION We are committed to provide the most efficient, innovative and effective immigration service. OUR MISSION To control and regulate the movement of persons to, from and within our country in contributing to national development.
Student Visa Section 2nd Floor, Civic Center C, Quezon City Hall Compound Under the Immigration Regulation Division Initially called the Student Desk Became a Section in 2015 under Transferred from the BI Main Office to the Quezon City Hall last 20 October 2014 Space was given for free by the Quezon City Government through a MOA valid for 10 years
Legal Basis Section 9(f) of PIA 1940, as amended Executive Order No. 285 S. 2000 AMENDING THE GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE ENTRY AND STAY OF FOREIGN STUDENTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INTER- AGENCY COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN STUDENTS FOR THE PURPOSE Immigration Circular No. SBM-2015-007 PRESCRIBING THE COMPREHENSIVE RULES AND GUIDELINES ONS TUDENT VISA UNDER SECTION 9(F) OF COMMONWEALTH ACT NO. 613, AS AMENDED, IN RELATION TO EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 285, SERIES OF 2000
Student Visa Section Handles: Applications related to student visas and permits of foreign students in the Philippines Accreditation of Higher Education Institutions to accept foreign students in coordination with CHED Coordinates with Subport Offices in implementation of SVS mandate Separate SVS offices may be established in Sub-Port Offices subject to the standards determined by the Commissioner SVS Cebu
Functions of the SVS Conversion from 9(a) TVV to 9(f) Student Visa 1. Issuance of Special Study Permit (SSP) 2. Extension of Student Visa and SSP 3. Accreditation of higher Education Institutions to accept foreign students in coordination with CHED, TESDA, CAAP, DepEd 4. Downgrading of Student Visa 5.
Functions of the SVS ACR I-Card of Student Visa and SSP holders 6. Updating of authorized stay as temporary visitor as a result of Student Visa downgrading or issuance/renewal of SSP 7. Annual Report of Student Visa and SSP holders 8. ECC of Student Visa and SSP holders 9. 10. BI Clearance Certificate for 9(f) and SSP applicants
Functions of the SVS 11. Regular coordination with NBI, CHED, DFA, NICA, DepEd, TESDA, and CAAP for matters regarding foreign students 12. Monitors activities of foreign students 13. Processes other transactions allied to and related with Student Visa and SSP
Personnel Complement Only 42 Personnel under the Student Visa Section servicing: 2,432 accredited schools 47 subport offices all over the Philippines
Foreign Students in the Philippines In 2015, there were 21,476 foreign students in the Philippines
Foreign Students in the Philippines In 2015, there were 21,476 foreign students in the Philippines 9.5% of them came from ASEAN Countries One of the main goals of the Student Visa Section is to promote the Philippines as an educational center of the Southeast Asia
Who is a Foreign Student? A bona fide foreign student under Sec. 9(f) of CA 613, is one who is: At least eighteen (18) years old at the time of enrollment; Has sufficient means for his/her education and support; Who intends to take up a course of study higher than high- school at a university, college or school authorized to accept foreign students. (Bachelor s degree, Master s degree, Doctorate and residency training)
Who are EXEMPTED from securing a 9(f) visa or a Special Study Permit (SSP)? Principal, spouse and unmarried dependent child below 21 years of age of the following: Permanent foreign resident; Holders of visas under Secs. 9(d) Treaty traders, 9(g) pre-arranged employees, and 47(a)(2) of PIA; 47(b) Foreign nationals under diplomatic and consular missions; Personnel of accredited international organizations; and SIRV holders and SRRV holders SVEG
9(f) Student Visas Issued from Foreign Service Posts
ISSUANCE OF VISA UNDER SECTION 9(f) OF THE PIA OF 1940, AS AMMENDED Arrived with 9(f) VISA = CONFIRMATION Foreign students whose application for student visa are secured from the Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP) in country of origin/legal residence are required to report to the Student Visa Section within seven (7) days from date of arrival. They will be assigned an Immigration Control No. (IC No.) for the subsequent issuance of their ACR I-card upon info- capturing.
9(f) Visa issued from a Foreign Service Post
9(f) Student Visa Conversion
9(f) CONVERSION IMPLEMENTATION SHEET
9(f) CONVERSION IMPLEMENTATION STAMP
9(f) Student Visa Extension
9(f) Extension Approval Sheet
9(f) Implementation Stamp
Restrictions for 9(f) visa holders: no student shall engage in employment for hire or be engaged in any lawful occupation No transfer within the first year of issuance of 9(f) visa; No transfer from one course/school to another without prior authorization from CHED
SPECIAL STUDY PERMIT SBM-2014-018 PRESCRIBING THE RULES GOVERNING THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL STUDENT PERMIT (SSP) Coverage: For non-resident foreign students who come to the Philippines for the purpose of taking up a non-degree or short course of study and who do not qualify for admission as a non-immigrant under Section 9(f) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended. a. Those below eighteen (18) years of age; b. Those enrolled and accepted in non-degree courses; c. Those enrolled and accepted in short courses of less than one (1) year;
d. Trainees/interns for purposes of completing a degree course; or Those enrolled in aviation or flying schools, including pilots in training for the completion of required number of flying hours. e. Foreign students who were issued an SSP are required to continously update/extend their authorized stay for the duration of their stay in the Philippines.
Issuing Authority: Chief of the Student Visa Section Alien Control Officers (ACOs) for applications filed by schools or learning institutions within their respective area of responsibility. (refer to Immigration Administrative Circular No. SBM-2013-016 )
Downgrading from 9(f) visa to 9(a) or Temporary Visitor s Visa Downgrading is a procedure that authorizes the adjustment or reversion of a foreign national s immigration status to Temporary Visitor s Visa. For downgrading from 9(f) visa to 9(a) visa, the student is given 59 days from last authorized stay. Coverage: a. Graduate students; b. Expired 9(f) visa; c. Failed to satisfy grading/scholastic requirements; and d. Failed to file 9(F) extension e. Failed to enroll for an academic year in any HEIs
IMPLEMENTATION STAMP DOWNGRADING
Challenges/Updates DFA (9a visa with NO CONVERSION NOTE) Commission on Higher Education (Mandatory Drug Test) K to 12 Effects Online CGAF registration Passport Custody (Monitoring, Transferring and Clearances)
CONTACT INFORMATION STUDENT VISA SECTION CHIEF: EDUARDO C. ARCILLA ASST. CHIEF: ANTHONY M. CABRERA Direct Line(s): (02) 433-1466 Facsimile Numbers(s): (02) 433- 859 Email: studentdesk2012@gmail.co m Mailing address: Second Floor, Civic Center Building C. Quezon City Hall Complex, Quezon City
