Change of Name – Cost and Process
Dear Atty. Duran-Schulze, Hi, I came across your website and I wanted to inquire about legally changing my name. How much would it cost? How long will it take to process? What are the requirements needed to begin the process? Thank you. Dear Writer, We have three different laws in changing the name in the […]
Custody of Illegitimate Child
Dear Atty. Duran-Schulze, As an illegitimate child, the sole custody must be to her mother, is that right Atty.? Dear Writer, Yes, the sole custody of an illegitimate child falls on her mother. Article 176 of the Family Code declares, among others, that: “Illegitimate children shall use the surname and shall be under the parental […]
A Guide to the Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) Application Process
The Special Visa for Employment Generation (SVEG) is issued to a qualified non-immigrant foreigner who shall employ at least ten (10) Filipinos in a lawful and sustainable enterprise, trade or industry. This visa entitles the holder to reside in the Philippines, permitting multiple entry privileges and conditional extended stay, without need of prior departure from […]
Your Ultimate Guide to Spouse Visa Application in the Philippines
The 13(a) Non- Immigrant Visa by Marriage, also known as Conversion to Non-Quota by Marriage, is granted to a foreign national on the basis of his valid marriage to a Philippine citizen. Under the Foreign Service Circular No.21-10, Section 13(a) of the Commonwealth Act No. 613 or Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (PIA), this visa […]
New Alien Employment Permit (AEP) Rules and Cancellation
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has issued Department Order No. 221, s. 2021 (“DO No. 221, s. 2021“), or the Revised Rules and Regulations for the Issuance of Employment Permits to Foreign Nationals (access here). Companies that will be applying for or renewing alien employment permits (AEP) for their foreign employees will have […]
Discrepancy in Land and/or Condominium Titles
Planning to buy real estate in the Philippines? Secure your transactions by knowing the differences among the property titles in the Philippines. Three Types of Property Titles in the Philippines Original Certificate of Title (OCT) Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) Condominium Certificate of Title (CCT) These property titles entail rights, ownership, and other legal ramifications. […]