What is a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa?
The Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa is an immigrant visa issued to a natural-born citizen of the Philippines, who has been subsequently naturalized as a citizen of a foreign country, and who is returning to the Philippines for permanent residence.
Who are Eligible to Apply for the Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa?
The following individuals are eligible to apply for 13G visa:
- Former Filipino citizens,
- Their spouses and
- Their unmarried minor children.
Additionally, they must provide a proof of being a natural-born citizen of the Philippines (i.e. PSA-issued birth certificate), naturalization papers in a foreign country, no record of any derogatory information against them in any local or foreign law enforcement agency, and that the applicant must intend to reside permanently in the Philippines.
What are the Requirements for Processing a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application?
- Official Birth Certificate or Baptismal Certificate;
- Police Clearance;
- Medical examination report or chest X-Ray film;
- Evidence of financial support;
- Valid passport;
- Documentary proofs of his/her former Philippine citizenship and his present foreign citizenship; and
- Other secondary evidence of citizenship and admissibility into the Philippines as may be required.
How to Process a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa Application?
To obtain a Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa, the applicant must follow these procedures:
- Submission of Documents. The duly accomplished CGAF form and other necessary documents must be submitted for pre-screening to the the Central Receiving Unit (CRU).
- Pay Fees. Get the Order of Payment Slip and pay the required fees.
- Attend Hearing. Refer to your Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing.
- Biometrics. Proceed to the Alien Registration Division (ARD) for image and fingerprint capturing, and submit the requirements for ACR I-Card application.
- Approval. Visit the website of Bureau of Immigration (BI) to know if your application is approved. If approved, you must submit your passport for visa implementation. You may also claim your ACR I-Card upon approval.
What is the Difference Between Non-Quota Immigrant (13G) Visa and Spouse Visa (13A)?
In terms of benefits, the 13A visa is similar to that of 13G visa.
The only difference is that 13A visa is for the spouse and minor children of a Filipino citizen, while the 13G visa is for the spouse and minor children of a Former Filipino citizen who is now a naturalized citizen of a foreign country.
Note that upon applying for a Philippine visa will require that the applicant’s passport be valid for six (6) months beyond the applicant’s date of departure from the Philippines.
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