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PHILIPPINES: Cancellation of Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card Requires Downgrading of Visa
June 23, 2017
The Bureau of Immigration has announced that, effective immediately, foreign nationals wishing to cancel their Alien Certificate of Registration I-Cards (ACR I-Cards) are first required to downgrade their visa to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa. Previously, the requirement to downgrade the visa to a 9(a) temporary visitor visa was not strictly enforced. Who is Affected? […]
Read MorePHILIPPINES: ACR I-Card Holding Foreign Nationals to Report to Immigration Office
February 3, 2017
The deadline for foreign nationals in the Philippines to report to the immigration office to avoid being noted down as undocumented aliens is 3rd March 2017. The Annual Report (“AR”) 2017 period began on 3rd January 2017. Who Needs To Report? All foreign nationals holding Alien Certificate of Registration I-Cards are required to report annually, […]
Read MorePHILIPPINES: New Regulations to Protect Local Labour Market
October 8, 2015
In an effort to protect the local labour market, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) have introduced new immigration regulations stipulating that companies in the Philippines must now train two Filipino nationals for every foreign worker they employ. Since…
Read MorePhilippines Update
February 28, 2014
Recently issued Operation Orders by the Philippines Bureau of Immigration have made significant changes to the rights and responsibilities of 9(g) Visa applicants and 47(a)(2) Visa holders. From 20th February, 9(g) Visa applicants must apply for a Provisions Work Permit…
Read MoreQ2 2025 Global Immigration Review.
June 26, 2025
Throughout Q2 2025, global mobility continued to be shaped by political recalibration, digital transformation, and labor market pressures.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
May 12, 2025
Designated tuberculosis screening clinics in Vietnam have been announced by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening.
March 21, 2025
Designated screening clinics in The Philippines and Nepal have now been announced by Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare.
Read MoreJAPAN – Introduction of pre-entry tuberculosis screening of certain nationalities.
January 21, 2025
Tuberculosis screening test results will be required for Certificate of Eligibility applicants from the Philippines, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Read MoreNC INSIGHTS – Immigration’s Impact on Workers’ Mental Health
October 19, 2023
Relocating internationally can open a world of opportunities, but it can also be difficult on a person's mental health, if not managed correctly. This long-form post looks at some of the top coping strategies.
Read MoreCANADA – Countries Added to eTA Program
June 9, 2023
Canada has added 13 countries to its electronic travel authorization (eTA) program. The eTA Canada is an electronic travel authorization allowing visa-exempt foreign nationals to enter Canada.
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