Immigration Assistance
Bureau of Immigration-accredited processing of visas and permits, plus legal support for foreign nationals, employees and companies.
Who this is for
Foreign nationals, foreign employees and their employers, spouses of Filipino citizens, returning former Filipino citizens, retirees, investors and international companies who need a visa, permit or help with an immigration case.
Common situations
- A company wants to hire you and you need a work visa
- You are married to a Filipino citizen and want to stay long term
- You are a former Filipino citizen returning to the Philippines
- You want to retire or invest and live in the Philippines
- Your visa or permit is nearing its end and you are not sure what to do
How we can help
We are accredited by the Bureau of Immigration (definition: The Philippine government agency that regulates the entry and stay of foreign nationals. It is often shortened to BI or BID.) (BID) as a law office authorized to process visa applications. The law firm provides legal support to foreign nationals and employees, as well as international companies who need help with their visa applications, immigration cases, and other immigration-related matters.
We provide legal representation and assistance in processing immigration documents. We likewise help review contracts and render legal opinions, based on prevailing law and jurisprudence, to ensure our foreign clients are fully compliant with Philippine immigration laws.
We assist with work permit applications and monitor compliance with immigration regulations.
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Visas we can assist with
Among the kinds of visas that we can assist in applications and processing are:
- 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (Commercial)Work Visa
- 9(g) Pre-Arranged Employment Visa (Non-Commercial)Work Visa
- 9(a) Temporary Visitor’s Visa (TVE)Tourist Visa
- 9(d) Treaty Trader’s VisaFor Commercial Purposes
- 13(g) Non-Quota Immigrant VisaFor Returning Former Natural-Born Filipino Citizens
- 13(a) Non-Quota Immigrant VisaBy Marriage
- Permanent Resident Visa (PRV)
- Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)For Spouses of Filipino Citizens
- Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG (definition: The Special Visa for Employment Generation.))
- Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV (definition: The Special Resident Retiree's Visa, a special resident visa for retirees.))
- Special Investor’s Resident Visa (SIRV (definition: The Special Investor's Resident Visa, a special resident visa for investors.))
- ROHQ Visa (definition: A special non-immigrant visa under Executive Order 226 for personnel of regional or area headquarters.)Special Non-Immigrant Visa under Executive Order 226
- 47(a)(2) Visa (definition: A visa for employees of PEZA-registered companies.)For PEZA-Registered Company Employees
For other types of visas, permits, or related concerns not listed above, please send us an inquiry.
What happens next
- 1We review your situation, your nationality and your documents
- 2We help you identify the right visa or permit
- 3We prepare and file your application with the Bureau of Immigration
- 4We follow up and help you stay compliant
The exact steps and timing depend on your matter. We explain them at your consultation.
What to prepare before your consultation
- Your passport and your current visa or entry details
- Your ACR I-Card or other immigration documents, if you have them
- Employer or sponsor details (for work visas)
- Marriage certificate and your spouse’s documents (for marriage-based visas)
- Any previous immigration filings, notices or orders
This is a general starting list. Requirements differ for each case, and we will confirm the exact documents you need during your consultation.
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