Using an SRRV Deposit for Philippine Property: Legal Checks Before Conversion
An SRRV holder considering property investment should review PRA approval, title, ownership restrictions, and redeposit obligations before moving the visa deposit.
Read MoreDOLE Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing: Legal Checks for Philippine Employers
DOLE centralized new and renewal AEP processing in June 2026. Philippine employers should review filing channels, job details, and 9G visa timing.
Read MoreA Philippine 9G Work Visa Does Not Automatically Cover an Employee’s Family
Know the separate immigration steps for a spouse or child accompanying a Philippine 9G work visa holder.
Read More13A Visa by Marriage: What a Foreign Spouse Should Review Before Filing
Understand the Philippine 13A immigrant visa by marriage, including eligibility, documentary review, lawful stay, BI hearing, and ACR I-Card steps.
Read MoreMaintaining an SRRV: ID Renewal, Annual Fees, and PRA Service Requests
A practical legal overview of SRRV ID renewal, annual fees, information updates, and Philippine Retirement Authority service requests.
Read MoreDOLE Centralizes Alien Employment Permit Processing Under the Bureau of Local Employment
DOLE’s centralized AEP system transfers filing, evaluation, approval, issuance, adjudication, and enforcement functions to the Bureau of Local Employment.
Read MoreConverting an SRRV Visa Deposit into a Philippine Residential Investment
Qualified SRRV holders may request PRA approval to convert a visa deposit into an allowable condominium purchase or qualifying long-term residential lease.
Read MoreBureau of Immigration Extends Departure Deadline for Certain September 2026 Orders
The Bureau of Immigration has extended to 30 November 2026 the departure deadline for foreign nationals covered by specified 1 September 2026 cancellation and leave orders. The underlying orders remain effective.
Read MoreWhat the Bureau of Immigration’s Zero Backlog Program Means for Visa Applicants
The Bureau of Immigration’s 2026 Zero Backlog Program highlights the value of complete, accurate, and properly monitored visa applications.
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