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How to Start a Business

1. Register with DTI the business name (Application pertains to Sole Proprietorship
Registration).
- This can be done at any DTI office or online via www.bnrs.dti.gov.ph.
- You will need the personal information of the individual applying, the business
details, and where the classification of the business following the Philippine Standard
Industrial Classification (PSIC).
- At least three (3) proposed business names are required for the DTI registration.
- You’ll also pay for the territorial scope of the business name (Php 2,000 for National,
Php 1000 for Regional, Php 500 for City/Municipal, and Php 200 for Barangay).
2. Barangay Clearance is also needed
- Contact the barangay for the requirements as this may vary per location
- Community Tax Certificate (CTC)
- Some barangays require the location map of the business, valid identification of the
applicant, proof of ownership of the land where business is to be built/or lease
agreement, passport size pictures of the applicant, among others.
3. Mayor’s Permit
- The application form and the requirements can be obtained from the licensing section
of the City/Municipality.
- Usually, for the Mayor’s permit, you’ll need DTI/SEC Registration Certificate,
Community Tax Certificate, Barangay Business clearance, locational clearance,
certificate of occupancy, building permit, fire safety inspection permit, electrical
inspection certificate, contract of lease or transfer certificate of title, pictures of the site,
sanitary permit
- For the Building permit and Electrical Inspection Certificate, you’ll need building
plans, lot plan, clearances (locational, homeowners association, barangay, MMDA, etc.),
fire safety requirements, contract of lease and authorization of owner (if rented), title,
tax declaration, tax receipt (if owned), contractor’s business permit, sketch, old building
permit (if any), bill of materials, specifications of structure, PRC/PTC of Engineer
- For the Fire Safety Inspection Certificate, you’ll need the building plans, building
permit, barangay business clearance, fire insurance coverage, and compliance with the
recommendations of the inspectors
- For the Sanitary Permit, you’ll need chest x-ray, 1x1 picture, inspection of the
establishment, sanitary permit fee, and the medical certificate/health card issued by the
City Health officer
- For the Certificate of Occupancy, you’ll need pictures of the site and fire inspection
certificate
- For the Locational clearance, you’ll need the pictures of the site, fire inspection
certificate, building permit, authorization from the owner (if rented), electrical permit,
sanitary permit, certificate of non-improvement, PRC/PTC of Engineer
- There are various fees paid depending on the local government unit involved.
Business permit fee, sanitary permit, plumbing permit fee, electrical inspection fee,
building permit fee are just some of the fees paid depending on the nature of the
business.
4. BIR registration is also required
- Registration with the BIR is also required for new businesses
- There is a need to apply for a Tax Identification Number of the business with the BIR
- Special books, books of accounts, the receipts, and invoices should also be stamped
with BIR.
5. If the business has employees, there is a need for registration with the Social Security
System (SSS) and the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Phil Health).
Business Incorporation
1. Determine the type of Business entity (sole proprietorship, partnership, or
corporation)
2. Verify and register the Business name with the DTI if the business is a sole
proprietorship and with the SEC if it’s a partnership or corporation
3. Obtain a Mayor’s Permit from the local government office
4. Register with the Bureau of Internal Revenue for a TIN and Authority to print invoice
and book of journal
5. Register your business with other government agencies (SSS, DOLE, Philhealth, PAG-
IBIG Fund)
6. Go to the SSS provincial office where your business is located and apply for a SSS
certificate
7. Apply for PAG-IBIG Fund Membership
8. Got to the DOLE Regional Labor office to apply for a DOLE Permit
9. Once all the permits are obtained, you can now be open for business
Transfer of Title by Deed of Sale
1. Drafting & Execution of the Deed of Sale
2. Go to BIR to pay the Capital gains tax and Documentary stamp tax
3. Secure the Certificate of Authorizing Registration from BIR
4. Go to the City Assessor to pay the Tax clearance
5. Secure the copy of Tax Declaration from the City Assessor
6. Go to the Registry of Deeds to pay the registration fees
7. Submit the CAR and the newly obtained tax declaration
8. Lastly, secure the new Transfer Certificate of Title from the RD

Registration of Trademark with the Intellectual Property Office


1. Fill up and file the application form with the IPO
2. The IPO will now search and examine their database to check for similar trademarks
3. Once it is approved, there will be a Publication in IP Philippines Gazette
4. Registration of the Trademark
Annulment of Marriage
1.) Draft the Petition
Seek the assistance of a lawyer or counsel in drafting the petition for absolute
nullity or nullity of voidable marriage.
a) The petition shall allege the complete facts constituting the cause of action;
b) It shall state the names and ages of the Common children of the parties
and specify the regime governing their property relations, as well as the
properties involved;
c) The application must be verified and accompanied by a certification
against non-forum shopping; and
d) It shall be signed in six (6) copies.
2.) File the Petition
The petition shall be filed in the Family Court of the province or city where the
petitioner or the respondent has been residing for at least 6 months prior to the date of
filing.
3.) Service
The petitioner shall serve a copy of the petition on the Office of the Solicitor
General and the Office of the City or Provincial Prosecutor, within five (5) days from the
date of filing and submit to the court proof of service.
Failure to comply with the requirements may be a ground for immediate
dismissal of the case.
4.) Summons
This shall be done by the Court.
5.) Answer
The respondent shall file his answer within 15 days from the service of summons
or within 30 days from the last publication.
If the respondent fails to file his/her answer, he will not be declared in default.
If no answer was filed or if the answer does not tender an issue, the court shall
order the public prosecutor to investigate whether collusion exists between the parties.
6.) Investigation Report of Public Prosecutor
The public prosecutor shall submit within 1 month after the receipt of the order,
a report whether collusion exists between the parties.
If there is no collusion, the court shall set the case for pre-trial.
7.) Pre-Trial Brief and Pre-Trial
The petitioner may file a motion to set the case for pre-trial. The Court shall set
the pre-trial and shall issue a notice of pre-trial after the last pleading has been served
and filed or upon receipt of the report that there is no collusion.
The parties are required to file and serve their respective pre-trial briefs in such
manner as shall ensure the receipt thereof by the adverse party at least three days
before the date of pre-trial.
The pre-trial brief shall contain the following:
a) A statement of the willingness of the parties to enter into agreements as
may be allowed by law, indicating the desired terms thereof;
b) A concise statement of their respective claims together with the applicable
laws and authorities;
c) Admitted facts and proposed stipulation of facts, as well as the disputed
factual and legal issues;
d) All the evidence to be presented, including expert opinion, if any, briefly
stating or describing the nature and purpose thereof;
e) The number and names of the witnesses and their respective affidavits; and
f) Such other matters as the court may require.
Failure to file the pre-trial brief or to comply with its required contents shall have
the same effect as failure to appear at the pre-trial.
If the petitioner fails to appear personally, the case shall be dismissed unless
his/her counsel or a duly authorized representative appears in court and proves a valid
excuse for the non-appearance of the petitioner.
At the pre-trial conference the court may refer the issues to a mediator who shall
assist the parties in reaching an agreement on matters not prohibited by law. In case
mediation is not availed of or where it fails, the court shall proceed with the pre-trial
conference, on which occasion it shall consider the advisability of receiving expert
testimony and such other matters as may aid in the prompt disposition of the petition.
8.) Trial
The presiding judge shall personally conduct the trial of the case. The grounds
for declaration of absolute nullity or annulment of marriage must be proved.

9.) Memoranda
If necessary, the court may require the parties and the public prosecutor, in
consultation with the Office of the Solicitor General, to file their respective memoranda
support of their claims within 15 days from the date the trial is terminated. After the
lapse of the 15-day period provided, the case will be considered submitted for decision,
with or without the memoranda.
10.) Decision
If the court renders a decision granting the petition, it shall declare therein that
the decree of absolute nullity or decree of annulment shall be issued by the court only
after compliance with the Family Code as implemented under the Rule on Liquidation,
Partition and Distribution of Properties.
Procedure for Inter-Country Adoption
1. Attending a Pre-Adoption Seminar
2. File and application for adoption
3. Declaration of Abandonment of the child to be adopted
4. There will be a home study where a social worker will determine the capacity of the
prospective parent
5. Matching process where it will be determined if the adoptive parents have the
capacity to satisfy the needs of the child
6. Child Study
7. Issuance of Pre-adoption placement authority
8. Supervised trial custody
9. Issuance of the Administrative consent to Adopt.
Procedure for Domestic Adoption
Procedure in Filing Small Claims
1. Fill up Form 1-SCC (Statement of Claim)
The plaintiff must state in the Statement of Claim if he/she/it is engaged in the
business of lending, banking and similar activities and the number of small claims cases
filed within the calendar year regardless of judicial station

2. File in the appropriate court


File the accomplished and verified Statement of Claims in duplicate in the
Metropolitan Trial Court, Municipal Trial Court in Cities, Municipal Trial Court and
Municipal Circuit Trial Courts where the plaintiff resides or where the defendant
resides or if the plaintiff is in the business of lending, banking and similar activites, in
the city where the Defendant resides, if the plaintiff has a branch in that city.
Accompanied by:
a. Certification Against Forum Shopping, splitting a single
cause of action and multiplicity of suits (Form 1-A-SCC),
b. Two (2) duly certified photocopies of the actionable
document/s subject of the claim,
c. Affidavits of witnesses, and
d. Other evidence to support the claim.

3. Payment of Filing Fees


Payment of docket and other legal fees are required unless allowed to litigate as
an indigent.

4. Summons and Notice of Hearing


These are issued by the Court.

5. Response
The defendant shall file with the court and serve on the person filing the claim a
duly accomplished and verified Response within a non-extendible period of ten (10)
days from receipt of summons.

6. Failure of Defendant to File Response


If the defendant fails to file his/her response within the required period by the
law and likewise fails to appear on the date for hearing, the court shall render judgment
as may be warranted by the facts alleged In the Statement of Claim/s.

7. Hearing
At the hearing, the judge shall first exert efforts to bring the parties to an
amicable settlement of their dispute. If efforts at settlement fail, the hearing shall
immediately proceed in an informal and expeditious manner and be terminated within
the same day.
Any settlement or resolution of the dispute shall be reduced into writing, signed
by the parties and submitted to the court for approval.

8. Decision
After the hearing, the court shall render its decision based on the facts
established by the evidence within twenty-four (24) hours from termination of the
hearing.

9. Execution
When the decision is rendered, execution shall issue upon the filing of the
motion for execution to the court (Form 12-SCC) of the winning party.
Procedure in Filing a Criminal Complaint
1. Report the crime or felony with the barangay and police authorities and secure a
barangay blotter and police blotter or report.

2. If there are injuries sustained, go to a hospital to be examined by a physician. The


medical report may be used as evidence to prove physical injuries, if applicable.

3. Seek the help or assistance of a lawyer or counsel in drafting a complaint-


affidavit which should then be filed to the Office of the City Prosecutor on the place
where the alleged crime was committed.

4. Preliminary Investigation
Preliminary investigation is an inquiry or proceeding to determine whether there
is sufficient ground to engender a well-founded belief that a crime has been committed
and the respondent is probably guilty thereof, and should be held for trial.
A preliminary investigation is required to be conducted before the filing of the
complaint or information for an offense where the penalty prescribed by law is at least 4
years, 2 months and 1 day without regard to fine.
Within 10 days after the filing of the complaint-affidavit, the investigating officer
shall either dismiss it if he finds no grounds to continue with the investigation, or issue
a subpoena to the respondent. Within 10 days from receipt of the subpoena, the
respondent shall submit his counter-affidavit and that of his witnesses and other
supporting documents relied upon for his defense. The investigating officer may set a
hearing if there are facts and issues to be clarified from a party or a witness. The hearing
shall be held within 10 days from submission of the counter-affidavits. Within 10 days
after the investigation, the investigating officer shall determine whether or not there is
sufficient ground to hold the respondent for trial.

5. Issuance of a Warrant of Arrest


If the prosecutor finds probable cause or the criminal defendant should be held
for trial, the prosecutor will file the corresponding Information in court with the
recommended bail. After filing of the Information, the judge of the Honorable Court
shall personally evaluate the resolution of the prosecutor and its supporting evidence. If
the judge finds probable cause, he shall issue a warrant of arrest against the criminal
defendant or a commitment order. The criminal defendant shall be taken in custody of
the court.
6. Arraignment and Plea
Arraignment is when a criminal defendant is formally advised of the charges
against him and is asked to enter a plea to such charges, if he is guilty or not guilty
Arraignment shall be held within 30 days from the date the court acquires
jurisdiction over the person of the accused or from the date the criminal defendant is
taken into custody of the court.
The complainant or private offended party shall be required to appear at the
arraignment for purposes of plea bargaining, determination of civil liability of the
accused, and other matters requiring his presence.

7. Pre-Trial
In all criminal cases, the court shall after arraignment and within 30 days from
the date the court acquires jurisdiction over the person of the accused order a pre-trial
conference to consider the following:
a plea bargaining;
b stipulation of facts;
c marking for identification of evidence of the aprties;
d waiver of objections to admissibility of evidence;
e modification of the order of trial if the accused admits the charge but
interposes a lawful defense; and
f such other matters as will promote a fair and expeditious trial of the
criminal and civil aspects of the case.
All agreements or admissions made or entered during the pre-trial conference
shall be reduced in writing and signed by the accused and counsel, otherwise, they
cannot be used against the accused.

8. Trial
The trial shall proceed in the following order:
a The prosecution shall present evidence to prove the charge and, in
the proper case, the civil liability.
b The accused may present evidence to prove his defense, and
damages, if any, arising from the issuance of a provisional remedy
in the case.
c The prosecution and the defense may, in that order, present
rebuttal and sur-rebuttal evidence unless the court, in furtherance
of justice, permits them to present additional evidence bearing
upon the main issue.
d Upon admission of the evidence of the parties, the case shall be
deemed submitted for decision unless the court directs them to
argue orally or to submit written memoranda.
9. Judgment
Judgment is the adjudication by the court that the accused is guilty or not guilty
of the offense charged and the imposition on him of the proper penalty and civil
liability, if any.
Requirements for a valid judgment:
a Must be written in the official language
b Personally and directly prepared by the judge and signed by him
c Must contain clearly and distinctly a statement of the facts and the
law upon which it is based.
The judgment is promulgated by reading it in the presence of the accused and
any judge of the court in which it was rendered. If the conviction is for a light offense,
the judgment may be pronounced in the presence of his counsel or representative.
When the judge is absent or outside of the province or city, the clerk of court may
promulgate the judgment.

10. Appeal

If the accused or the criminal defendant is acquitted, the complainant may no


longer file an appeal because it will place the accused in double jeopardy.
Filing of a Labor Dispute (2011 NLRC Rules of Procedure)
1. Complaint should be filed with the Commission or with any of its Regional
Arbitration Branches having jurisdiction over the workplace of the complainant or
petitioner.
The Complaint or Petition must:

 Include the names of the complainants;


 Include the addresses of the complainants;
 Be signed under oath by the complainant or petitioner; and
 With a declaration of non-forum shopping. (Rule III, Sec. 1)

2. Undergo a mandatory conciliation and mediation conference.


The mandatory conciliation and mediation conference shall be called for the
purpose of:

 Amicably settling the case upon a fair compromise;


 Determining the real parties in interest;
 Determining the necessity of amending the complaint and
including all causes of action;
 Defining and simplifying the issues in the case;
 Entering into admissions or stipulations of facts; and
 Threshing out all other preliminary matters.
Any agreement entered into by the parties whether in partial or full settlement of
the dispute shall be reduced into writing and signed by the parties and their counsel or
the parties’ authorized representatives, if any.

3. Submission of position paper.


If the parties fail to settle during the mandatory conciliation and mediation
conference, the Labor Arbiter shall direct the parties to submit simultaneously their
verified position papers with supporting documents and affidavits, if any, on a date set
by him/her within 10 calendar days from the date of termination of the mandatory
conciliation and mediation conference.
The position papers of the parties shall cover only those claims and causes of
action stated in the complaint or amended complaint, accompanied by all supporting
documents, including the affidavits of witnesses, which shall take the place of their
direct testimony, excluding those that may have been amicably settled.
6. If deemed necessary, the Labor Arbiter may determine whether there is a need for
a hearing or clarificatory conference.
This is to further elicit facts or information, including but not limited to the
subpoena of relevant documentary evidence, if any, from any part or witness. A notice
of hearing or clarificatory conference shall be sent to the parties if the Labor Arbiter
determines that there is a need for such.

7. Hearing or clarificatory conference.


When a hearing or clarificatory conference is held, the Labor Arbiter shall take
full control and personally conduct the hearing or clarificatory conference and may ask
questions for the purpose of clarifiying points of law or facts involved in the case.
The Labor Arbiter shall make a written summary of the proceedings, including
the substance of the evidence presented, in consultation with the parties. The written
summary shall be signed by the parties and shall form part of the records of the case.

8. Submission of the case for decision.


Upon the submission by the parties of their position papers or replies, or if the
time to submit the same has already lapsed, or upon the termination of the hearing or
clarificatory conference, the case is deemed submitted for decision.
The Labor Arbiter shall render his/her decision within 30 calendar days, without
extension, after the submission of the case by the parties for decision.

9. Finality of the decision or order.


If no appeal is filed with the Regional Arbitration Branch of origin within the
time provided under the Labor Code, the decision of the Labor Arbiter shall become
final and executory after 10 calendar days from receipt by the counsel or authorized
representative or the parties if not assisted by counsel or representative.
Upon expiration of the 10-day period, the Labor Arbiter shall issue a certificate of
finality.
10. If not satisfied with the decision of the Labor Arbiter, file an appeal.
The appeal shall be filed within 10 calendar days from the receipt of the parties
of the decision or order of the Labor Arbiter with the Regional Arbitration Branch or
Regional Office where the case was heard and decided.
The appeal may be entertained only on any of the following grounds:

 If there is evidence of abuse of discretion on the part of the Labor


Arbiter or Regional Director;
 If the decision, award or order was secured through fraud or
coercion, including graft and corruption;
 If made purely on questions of law; and/or,
 If serious errors in the findings of facts are raised which, if not
corrected, would cause grave or irreparable damage or injury to the
person filing an appeal.
The requirements for filing an appeal are as follows:

 The appeal should be in a form of a memorandum of appeal which


shall state the grounds relied upon and the arguments in support
thereof, the relief prayed for, and with a statement of the date the
appellant received the appealed decision, award or order;
 The memorandum must be verified by the appellant
himself/herself;
 The memorandum shall be in three legibly typewritten or printed
copies; and
 Accompanied by: (a) proof of payment of the required appeal fee
and legal research fee, (b) posting of a cash or surety bond, and (c)
proof of service upon the other parties.
11. Execution proceedings.
When a decision becomes final and executory, or if an appeal has been duly
perfected and finally resolved by the Commission, a writ of execution may be issued
upon motion or upon the discretion of the Labor Arbiter.
Disputing a Tax Assessment
1. Issuance of Letter of Authority
2. Tax audit of the Taxpayer
3. Issuance of Preliminary Assessment
4. Issuance of Final Assessment and Formal Letter of Demand
5. Protest the Letter of Demand/ Final Assessment Notice
6. Issuance of final decision on Disputed Assessment
7. Court Proceedings
8. Final Decision on Disputed Assessment
ALIEN CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION IDENTITY CARD (ACR I-CARD)
PROCESS
1. Request for original passport
2. Drafting of Letter Request
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. FILING
5. For verification and evaluation
6. Schedule for Biometrics and photo capturing
7. If filed; Follow up after 3 to 4 weeks
8. Releasing of ACR Icard
REQUIREMENTS
For 47a2 visa holder (Voluntary Icard)
1. Phocotopy of Passport with latest admission and valid visa
2. Photocopy of DOJ 1st Indorsement
3. Photocopy of PEZA Registration
4. Tax Identification Number or BIR Form 1902
5. Photocopy of Alien Employment Permit

For 9D, 9G, 13A Visa Holder


1. Photocopy of Passport with latest admission and valid visa
2. Tax Identification Number or BIR Form 1902
3. Brgy. Certification (if change of address)

For Tourist Visa holder


1. Original Passport with valid visa
ALIEN EMPLOYMENT PERMIT (PROCESS)
1. Request Original Passport and Personal information sheet indicating his/her
Position, Salary and Duties and Responsibilities (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (AEP Form, Contract of Employment,
Affidavit of Support and Special Power of Attorney)
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. FILING
5. For Verification and Evaluation at DOLE
6. If FILED, Follow up after two (2) to three (3) weeks
7. Releasing of AEP
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page and latest arrival of Foreign National (original
must be presented for verification)
2. 2x2 Picture of Foreign National with white background and latest picture
3. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
4. Tax Identification Number or BIR Form 1902 of Foreign National
5. Photocopy of Company ID/Passport Biopage of authorized signatory
6. Any of the following whichever is applicable;
a. Certificate of Registration from PEZA
b. Certified True Copy of DTI Registration
7. Certified True Copy of Business Permit/Mayor’s Permit
8. Certified True Copy of SEC Registration (AOI & By-Laws)
9. Certified True Copy of Updated General Information Sheet

SEC 47 (A)(2) VISA PROCESS – (Working Visa under PEZA)


1. Request Original Passport and Personal Information indicating his/her position,
Salary, Duties and Responsibilities etc. (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (DOJ Form, Contract of Employment, Affidavit
of Support etc.)
3. Request mail confirmation for the Foreign National and his/her dependents (if
any)
4. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
5. FILING
6. For verification and evaluation at PEZA Zone Office
7. If filed and done with the payment, follow up after 3 to 4 weeks for the status of
approval
8. If approved, submit passport at FNU for Implementation
9. Follow up passport after 3 to 4 days
10. Releasing of Passport with 47a2 visa and DOJ 1st Indorsement

REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page, latest arrival and visa of foreign national
2. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
3. PEZA Certificate of Registration
4. Resume
5. Copy of Marriage Certificate (if married)
6. Copy of Birth Certificate (for dependent child)
7. Secretary’s Certificate
8. EZMPR (transmittal) for every foreign national’s visa application
9. Certification on Headcount
10. Alien Employment Permit issued by DOLE
11. Mail confirmation from the authorized signatory indicating the full name of
foreign national and his/her position.

47A2 VISA CANCELLATION PROCESS FLOW- (Working Visa under PEZA)


1. Request for a copy of Passport (original passport of FN is required only for
downgrading)
2. Draft Documents for Cancellation
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. Submit Letter for Cancellation at DOJ and BGEN’s office at Taguig
5. Attach receiving copy from BGEN and DOJ to documents that will file at BI Main
6. File 47a2 visa cancellation at Bureau of Immigration Main
7. If filed, inform client re: Filed Cancellation of FN

REQUIREMENTS
1. Photocopy of Passport
2. DOJ’s 1st Indorsement
3. Resignation Letter
4. Certification from the Company/ Contract of Employment
5. Certificate of Registration from PEZA

47A2 VISA DOWNGRADING PROCESS FLOW - (Working Visa under PEZA)


1. Request for Original Passport (original passport of FN is required only for
downgrading)
2. Draft Documents for Downgrading
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. Submit Letter for Downgrading at DOJ and BGEN’s office at Taguig
5. Attach receiving copy from BGEN and DOJ to documents that will file at BI
PEZA
6. File the 47a2 downgrading at BI PEZA, wait for the evaluation and OPS
7. If filed, follow up after 7 days for the downgrading Order
8. If approved, inform client re: approved downgrading and schedule for ECC
9. Assist FN for the Biometrics and photo capturing
10. Releasing of Exit Clearance Certificate
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport with latest admission and visa of foreign national
2. DOJ’s 1st Indorsement
3. Resignation Letter
4. Certification from the Company/ Contract of Employment
5. Certificate of Registration from PEZA

9D VISA PROCESS FLOW – Working Visa (Treaty Trader’s/Treaty Investor’s Visa)


1. Request Original Passport and Personal Information indicating his/her position,
Salary, Duties and Responsibilities etc. (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (Letter Request for BI – Commissioner,
Contract of Employment, Affidavit of Support etc.)
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. FILING
5. For verification and evaluation of BI Officer
6. Payment
7. Schedule of Hearing; after hearing, follow up after 2 weeks,
8. Follow up status and confirm who’s the handling lawyer of the said application
9. Follow up again after 4 to 6 weeks
10. If approved, check the website and locate the latest BI Agenda
11. Submit Passport for Implementation, (they will give you a claim stub indicating
the date and releasing time)
12. Scan his/her VISA and 9D ORDER for future reference
13. Follow up after two weeks for ACR Icard status
14. If approved, attached the visa and order at ACR icard claim stub
15. Releasing of ACR Icard
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page, latest arrival and visa of foreign national
(original passport must be presented at BI Office for further verification)
2. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
3. Certified True Copy of Updated General Information Sheet
4. Proof of filiation (Marriage Certificate if married and Birth Certificate for
dependent child)

9G VISA PROCESS FLOW – Working Visa (Pre-arranged employee Visa)


1. Request Original Passport and Personal Information indicating his/her position,
Salary, Duties and Responsibilities etc. (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (Letter Request for BI – Commissioner,
Contract of Employment, Affidavit of Support etc.)
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. Attached copy of Alien Employment Permit issued by DOLE and copy of
Publication
5. FILING
6. For verification and evaluation of BI Officer
7. Payment
8. Schedule of Hearing; after hearing, follow up after 2 weeks,
9. Follow up status and confirm who’s the handling lawyer of the said application
10. Follow up again after 4 to 6 weeks
11. If approved, check the website and locate the latest BI Agenda
12. Submit Passport for Implementation, (they will give you a claim stub indicating
the date and releasing time)
13. Scan his/her VISA and 9G ORDER for future reference
14. If Indian National, Submit copy of visa and 9G order at ACR Icard window
15. Follow up after two weeks for ACR Icard status
16. If approved, attached the visa and order at ACR icard claim stub
17. Releasing of ACR Icard
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page, latest arrival and visa of foreign national
(original passport must be presented at BI Office for further verification)
2. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
3. Secretary’s Certificate
4. Income Tax Return of the Company
5. Any of the following whichever is applicable;
a. Certificate of Registration from PEZA
b. Certified True Copy of DTI Registration
6. Certified True Copy of Business Permit/Mayor’s Permit
7. Certified True Copy of SEC Registration (AOI & By-Laws)
8. Certified True Copy of Updated General Information Sheet

13A (PROBATIONARY) VISA PROCESS FLOW (Immigrant Visa by Marriage)


1. Request Original Passport and Personal Information indicating his/her position,
Salary, Duties and Responsibilities etc. (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (Joint Letter Request for BI – Commissioner,
SPA etc.)
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. FILING
5. For verification and evaluation of BI Officer
6. Payment
7. Schedule of Hearing; after hearing, follow up after 2 weeks,
8. Follow up status and confirm who’s the handling lawyer of the said application
9. Follow up again after 4 to 6 weeks
10. If approved, check the website and locate the latest BI Agenda
11. Submit Passport for Implementation, (they will give you a claim stub indicating
the date and releasing time)
12. Scan his/her VISA and 13A ORDER for future reference
13. Follow up after two weeks for ACR Icard status
14. If approved, attached the visa and order at ACR icard claim stub
15. Releasing of ACR Icard
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page, latest arrival and visa of foreign national
(original passport must be presented at BI Office for further verification)
2. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
3. Original Copy of Marriage Certificate
4. Original Copy of NBI Clearance

13A (PERMANENT) VISA PROCESS FLOW (Immigrant Visa by Marriage)


1. Request Original Passport and Personal Information indicating his/her position,
Salary, Duties and Responsibilities etc. (please see attached)
2. Drafting of Necessary documents (Joint Letter Request for BI – Commissioner,
SPA etc.)
3. Notarized, Collate and Finalize documents
4. FILING
5. For verification and evaluation of BI Officer
6. Payment
7. Schedule of Hearing; after hearing, follow up after 2 weeks,
8. Follow up status and confirm who’s the handling lawyer of the said application
9. Follow up again after 4 to 6 weeks
10. If approved, check the website and locate the latest BI Agenda
11. Submit Passport for Implementation, (they will give you a claim stub indicating
the date and releasing time)
12. Scan his/her VISA and 13A Amendment to Permanent ORDER for future
reference
13. Follow up after two weeks for ACR Icard status
14. If approved, attached the visa and order at ACR icard claim stub
15. Releasing of ACR Icard
REQUIREMENTS
1. Original and copy of passport bio page, latest arrival and visa of foreign national
(original passport must be presented at BI Office for further verification)
2. Personal Information Sheet of Foreign National (please see attached)
3. Original Copy of NBI Clearance

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