PHILIPPINES – In-house Changes to Bureau of Immigration May Cause Processing Delays
December 11, 2015
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) will undergo various internal changes that may consequently delay visa application and work permit processing times. The BI will implement the following changes:
- Visa application hearings will be scheduled through a raffle. These outcomes will be displayed outside of the hearing officers’ rooms and will be nonnegotiable.
- The Board of Commissioners will now receive and assess all pending applications endorsed by the Visa and Special Permits Task Force.
- The BI will once again issue Orders of Approval or Denial and approve Consolidated General Application Forms.