Immigration

The firm provides legal assistance to foreign nationals seeking to enter, reside, work, or invest in the Philippines, offering end-to-end services that cover visa processing, employment authorization, and immigration-related litigation. Our lawyers are well-versed in Philippine immigration law, including the rules and issuances of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), as well as inter-agency protocols involving foreign investment and special residency programs.

We offer strategic and responsive legal support to both individuals and corporations requiring immigration-related services, ensuring timely compliance and minimizing exposure to administrative delays or sanctions.

Our services include:

• Visa Advisory and Processing: Assistance with tourist, special resident, student, missionary, and immigrant visa applications, as well as investor-specific visas (e.g., Special Investor’s Resident Visa [SIRV], Special Resident Retiree’s Visa [SRRV]).
• Work Visa Applications and AEP Processing: End-to-end support for foreign nationals seeking gainful employment in the Philippines, including the securing of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) from DOLE and 9(g) Pre-arranged Employment Visas from the Bureau of Immigration.
• Special Permits and Extensions: Assistance in securing Special Work Permits (SWP), Provisional Work Permits (PWP), and other special permits, including visa conversions and extensions.
• Immigration Compliance and Document Review: Advisory and legal review of corporate and individual compliance with visa conditions, foreign employment rules, and immigration reporting requirements.
• Immigration Litigation and Deportation Proceedings: Representation in administrative hearings involving visa denials, blacklist orders, hold departure orders (HDOs), and deportation cases.
• Support for Corporate Clients: Assistance to companies employing expatriates, including coordination with DOLE, BI, and PEZA/BOI where applicable.

Whether for employment, residency, or investment, the firm ensures that foreign nationals and their sponsoring entities receive clear guidance, efficient processing, and effective representation at every stage of the immigration process.