BI Clearance Certificate in Cebu

[florin1106]

I am preparing documents for a Probationary Permanent Visa..

On the Check List, box #7 it requires a  BI Clearance Certificate.

The Tagbilaran, Bohol Office here, does not issues such Certificates..It's only a Field Office !

Now...

Is there any special form for that?

How long does it takes to get one ? 

Can be done in the same day when you bring all the documents with you?

Photos needed? Need it be Notarized?

What else should I know or do to get this done fast?

 

Thank you for all posters who always are trying to help..

You guys are great..

Chuck
 

[Dave Hounddriver]

10 minutes ago, florin1106 said:

On the Check List, box #7 it requires a  BI Clearance Certificate.

Never heard of that.  Are you sure its not NBI ?

[Gratefuled]

9 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

Never heard of that.  Are you sure its not NBI ?

Yes, you are right. He means NBI Clearance certificate. It takes at least a day but check the information on it once you receive it. Clerks are known to make typos and enter wrong information which you are responsible for.

Good Luck

[Jack Peterson]

Just now, Gratefuled said:

Yes, you are right. He means NBI Clearance certificate. It takes at least a day but check the information on it once you receive it. Clerks are known to make typos and enter wrong information which you are responsible for.

Good Luck

 Now  lets be careful on this one. NBI Clearance for a 13a can be 15 to 21 Working days as it has to go to manila for Adjudication, I just did mine and I was lucky, 10 days.

 

Just saying

 

Jack

Morning All

[Gratefuled]

2 minutes ago, Jack Peterson said:

 Now  lets be careful on this one. NBI Clearance for a 13a can be 15 to 21 Working days as it has to go to manila for Adjudication, I just did mine and I was lucky, 10 days.

 

Just saying

 

Jack

Morning All

Yes you are right. He did say "permanent visa". My wife reminded me that locals can get theirs done in 2 weeks but foreigners will take up to 1 month. Yes, you are lucky to have had yours done in 10 days. I hope this helps Florin 106

[florin1106]

48 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

Never heard of that.  Are you sure its not NBI ?

I think NBI is #6 ?? 

[florin1106]

54 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

Never heard of that.  Are you sure its not NBI ?

Hi, Dave I checked again it is #7..

http://www.immigration.gov.ph/images/FORMS/18Dec2015/BI%20FORM%20V-I-002-Rev%201.1.pdf

Regardless,.. what do you know about this Clearance Certificate?

 

Thanks in advance

 

Chuck

[Dave Hounddriver]

3 minutes ago, florin1106 said:

Hi, Dave I checked again it is #7..

#7 only refers to agents  "If the application is filed by an authorized representative"

If you use an agent then that is there problem.  Its only your problem if you are not using an authorized agent

[florin1106]

36 minutes ago, Gratefuled said:

Yes you are right. He did say "permanent visa". My wife reminded me that locals can get theirs done in 2 weeks but foreigners will take up to 1 month. Yes, you are lucky to have had yours done in 10 days. I hope this helps Florin 106

Thank you Greatful..

 

I did yesterday the NBI, prints, biometrics, applications etc...Have to wait at least 3 weeks..Coming from Manila..

My question was about BI Clearance Certificate from Cebu Office?

What's your experience with this ?

Thanks

Chuck

[florin1106]

5 minutes ago, Dave Hounddriver said:

#7 only refers to agents  "If the application is filed by an authorized representative"

If you use an agent then that is there problem.  Its only your problem if you are not using an authorized agent

Dave we are stuck with this!

The number 7 paragraph at the beginning of the document is about INSTRUCTIONS my friend.....how to, etc..

The check list with each one having a check box Bellow is The one I am talking about !

Here is a Copy and Paste:

CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONVERSION TO NON-QUOTA IMMIGRANT VISA BY MARRIAGE (PROBATIONARY) Please read carefully the above-stated General Instructions before proceeding with the completion of the documentary requirements.

1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and the petitioning Filipino spouse;

2. Duly accomplished CGAF (BI Form CGAF-001-Rev 2);

3. Marriage Certificate or Marriage Contract;

4. Birth Certificate or certified true copy of BI-issued Identification Certificate as Filipino citizen of the Filipino spouse;

5. Photocopy of passport bio-page and latest admission with valid authorized stay;

6. Valid National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance, if application is filed six (6) months or more from the date of first arrival in the Philippines;

7. BI Clearance Certificate; and

8. Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if applicant is a national of any of the countries listed under Annex “A” of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A who arrived in the Philippines on or after June 2014.

Take care Dave,

 

Chuck