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(NAR) VOL. 19 NO. 3 / JULY - SEPTEMBER 2008
[ BI MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. MCL-08-034, July 31, 2008 ]
PRESCRIBING FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE VISA ISSUANCE MADE SIMPLE (VIMS) UNDER MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. MCL-07-005
Pursuant to PART II, Section 18 of Memorandum Circular No. MCL-07-005,the fol lowing amendment of No.2 of the supplemental guidelines for the implementation of the VISA ISSUANCE MADE SIMPLE (VIMS) System under the said Circular, is hereby promulgated;
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IV.
APPLICATION/REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY VISITOR VISA EXTENSION AT INTERNATIONAL PORTS OF ENTRY/EXIT
Applications and/or requests for temporary visitor visa extension/updating filed at any international port of entry/exit shall immediately be referred and forwarded to the Visa Extension Section at the Bl Main Office or concerned subport/field office for appropriate action, with the following exceptions:
1. When the passenger is below 10 years of age or above 65 years of age;
2. When the passenger has overstayed for not more than six (6) months upon payment of fees, fines and penalties;
3. When the passenger is physically disabled rendering It difficult to go to the Main Office; and
4. Under certain emergency circumstances as may be determined by the Head Supervi sor, BI-NAIA.
VI.
EFFECTIVITY
This amendment of the supplemental guidelines shall take effect immediately.
Let copies of this Memorandum Order be posted in conspicuous areas of the Bureau and furnished to the Associate Commissioners; Executive Director; Chiefs of the Board of Special Inquiry, Law and Investigation Division, Immigration Regulation Division, Alien Registration Division, Finance and Management Division, Cash Section, Computer Section, Visa Extension Section, Student Desk, Derogatory Section, Verification and Certification Unit; Over-all Head of BI-NAIA and Heads of other international ports of entry/exit; Head of the VIMS Management Committee; VIMS Pre-evaluation and Information Desk; and all Ports and Sub-ports Alien Control Officers (ACOs).
Let copies of this Memorandum be filed with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR) at the UP. Law Center, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.
Adopted: 31 July 2008
(SGD.) MARCELINO C. LIBANAN
Commissioner
IV.
APPLICATION/REQUEST FOR TEMPORARY VISITOR VISA EXTENSION AT INTERNATIONAL PORTS OF ENTRY/EXIT
Applications and/or requests for temporary visitor visa extension/updating filed at any international port of entry/exit shall immediately be referred and forwarded to the Visa Extension Section at the Bl Main Office or concerned subport/field office for appropriate action, with the following exceptions:
1. When the passenger is below 10 years of age or above 65 years of age;
2. When the passenger has overstayed for not more than six (6) months upon payment of fees, fines and penalties;
3. When the passenger is physically disabled rendering It difficult to go to the Main Office; and
4. Under certain emergency circumstances as may be determined by the Head Supervi sor, BI-NAIA.
EFFECTIVITY
This amendment of the supplemental guidelines shall take effect immediately.
Let copies of this Memorandum Order be posted in conspicuous areas of the Bureau and furnished to the Associate Commissioners; Executive Director; Chiefs of the Board of Special Inquiry, Law and Investigation Division, Immigration Regulation Division, Alien Registration Division, Finance and Management Division, Cash Section, Computer Section, Visa Extension Section, Student Desk, Derogatory Section, Verification and Certification Unit; Over-all Head of BI-NAIA and Heads of other international ports of entry/exit; Head of the VIMS Management Committee; VIMS Pre-evaluation and Information Desk; and all Ports and Sub-ports Alien Control Officers (ACOs).
Let copies of this Memorandum be filed with the Office of the National Administrative Register (ONAR) at the UP. Law Center, U.P. Law Complex, Diliman, Quezon City.
Adopted: 31 July 2008
Commissioner