Our Bureau of Immigration (BI) No Derogatory Record Verification service provides a formal confirmation that an individual has a clean slate with the immigration database. We act as the authorized representative to navigate the local bureaucracy and secure official certifications needed to clarify the legal status.
What You Should Know About the Bureau of Immigration (BI) No Derogatory Record Verification in the Philippines
A Certificate of No Derogatory Record or BI Clearance Certificate is an official document issued by the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) to provide proof of an individual’s good standing with the Immigration authority. Unlike a general police or NBI clearance, this specific verification focuses exclusively on immigration-related directives and enforcement orders, which include:
Hold Departure Order (HDO)
This is a court-issued directive that legally prevents an individual from leaving the Philippines, usually in criminal cases, to ensure the accused remains within the country’s jurisdiction during proceedings.
Watch List Order (WLO)
Issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ), this order places an individual under monitoring while a preliminary investigation is ongoing and alerts authorities if the person attempts to leave the country.
Blacklist Order (BLO)
This is an administrative directive that prohibits a foreign national from entering or re-entering the Philippines due to immigration violations, criminal history, or assessed security risks.
Alert List Order (ALO)
This is an immigration order issued against an individual with outstanding warrants of arrest, requiring immigration authorities to intercept and turn him or her over to the Philippine National Police (PNP) or the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI).
Deportation Order (DO)
This is a formal order directing the removal or deportation of a foreign national from the Philippines for criminal offenses, illegal activities, unauthorized employment, or violations of immigration laws.
What Duran & Duran-Schulze Law Does
Duran & Duran-Schulze Law serves as the authorized legal representative to navigate the Bureau of Immigration (BI) protocols. We handle the entire no derogatory verification loop–from the filing of the verification request to the issuance of the certificate. Once we pull the immigration records, we also provide legal analysis of the results and immediately advise on the feasibility of a petition for lifting or a motion for reconsideration.
Our No Derogatory Record Verification Service
We ensure fast and accurate verification results through our established liaison with the Bureau of Immigration (BI):
Documentary Setup (SPA and Identification)
We prepare the necessary Special Power of Attorney (SPA) and application forms. For clients abroad, we provide guidance on the apostille process to make the authorization legally recognized by the BI.
No Derogatory Record Verification Filing
We file the request in person with the Philippine Bureau of Immigration (BI) and settle the mandatory government fees. We do all the necessary coordination and monitoring on behalf of our clients.
Certification Release and Implementation
Once a “no hit” is confirmed, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) issues a Certificate of No Derogatory Record, which serves as official clearance and provides assurance for future travel to and from the Philippines.
Identification Certificate (NTSP) Support
For those flagged due to similar names, we manage the additional filing for the Certificate of Not the Same Person (NTSP), which formally distinguishes them from those individuals in the database.
Order Lifting Assistance
We also provide dedicated assistance for lifting immigration and travel restriction orders—such as Blacklist Orders and Alert List Orders—by securing copies of the relevant orders and filing the appropriate petitions to restore the privilege to enter the Philippines or travel abroad.
How to Get Started
For inquiries on requirements, processes, and fees, contact Duran & Duran-Schulze Law at (+632) 8478 5826, (+63) 917 194 0482, or info@duranschulze.com, or simply complete the form on this page. Our office is located at 1210 High Street South Corporate Plaza Tower 2, 26th Street, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig, Metro Manila, Philippines.
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BI No Derogatory Record Verification FAQs
For your reference and guidance, here are some frequently asked questions about the BI No Derogatory Record Verification in the Philippines:
Requesting this verification is essential to ensure your travel and residency eligibility are clear. It proactively prevents entry denials, airport off-loading, or summary deportation by confirming your status before you spend on travel or visa processing. This is especially critical if you have prior visa overstays, resolved criminal cases, or share a name with restricted individuals.
No. A formal in-person request for BI Clearance Certification remains the only legally definitive method of verifying the immigration status for travel purposes.
No. A namesake hit is a “false positive” where your name matches a restricted person. This can be resolved by securing a Certificate of Not the Same Person (NTSP), which allows you to clear immigration without being questioned.
Standard verification typically takes 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the availability of documentary requirements and the agency’s current workload.
Yes. You do not need to be physically present in the Philippines to check your records. You may authorize our firm through a Special Power of Attorney (SPA)—which must be notarized and apostilled in your current country.
If a “hit” is found in the database (e.g., a Blacklist or Hold Departure Order), the Bureau will refuse to issue a Certificate of No Derogatory Record. In such cases, we must file a separate formal request to obtain a certified copy of the specific Order to identify the exact legal grounds for the restriction.
Once the immigration order is verified, your next step is to file a petition for lifting with the Bureau of Immigration (BI). We strongly recommend engaging an immigration lawyer to analyze the root case and draft the necessary legal documents.
