This document provides instructions for applying to extend a student visa in the Philippines. It outlines 8 general instructions for completing the application forms and compiling required documents. These include using English characters, submitting original copies, and ensuring documents are authenticated.
The checklist lists 9 required documents: a joint letter from the applicant and school, completed application forms, passport information, academic records, proof of transfer if applicable, government endorsements if needed, the school representative's ID, a Bureau of Immigration clearance, and a medical clearance if from certain countries. Proper completion of the forms and submission of all required documents is necessary to avoid delays.
This document provides instructions for applying to extend a student visa in the Philippines. It outlines 8 general instructions for completing the application forms and compiling required documents. These include using English characters, submitting original copies, and ensuring documents are authenticated.
The checklist lists 9 required documents: a joint letter from the applicant and school, completed application forms, passport information, academic records, proof of transfer if applicable, government endorsements if needed, the school representative's ID, a Bureau of Immigration clearance, and a medical clearance if from certain countries. Proper completion of the forms and submission of all required documents is necessary to avoid delays.
This document provides instructions for applying to extend a student visa in the Philippines. It outlines 8 general instructions for completing the application forms and compiling required documents. These include using English characters, submitting original copies, and ensuring documents are authenticated.
The checklist lists 9 required documents: a joint letter from the applicant and school, completed application forms, passport information, academic records, proof of transfer if applicable, government endorsements if needed, the school representative's ID, a Bureau of Immigration clearance, and a medical clearance if from certain countries. Proper completion of the forms and submission of all required documents is necessary to avoid delays.
This document provides instructions for applying to extend a student visa in the Philippines. It outlines 8 general instructions for completing the application forms and compiling required documents. These include using English characters, submitting original copies, and ensuring documents are authenticated.
The checklist lists 9 required documents: a joint letter from the applicant and school, completed application forms, passport information, academic records, proof of transfer if applicable, government endorsements if needed, the school representative's ID, a Bureau of Immigration clearance, and a medical clearance if from certain countries. Proper completion of the forms and submission of all required documents is necessary to avoid delays.
BI FORM V-NI-006-Rev 1 This document may be reproduced and is NOT FOR SALE
EXTENSION OF STUDENT VISA
G E N E R A L I N S T R U C T I O N S To avoid summary dismissal/delay in the processing of your application/petition, please be advised of the following: 1. Enter legibly all the information required into the appropriate spaces on the form. If the information required is not applicable, please write “N/A”. Do not leave any item blank. Your answers must be in English and all entries must be in CAPITAL LETTERS using English characters only. 2. The Consolidated General Application Form (CGAF) must be accomplished in two (2) ORIGINAL copies. The first copy shall be submitted together with all the documents pertaining to this application and the second copy is intended for application of Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Card (ACR I-Card) to be submitted in a separate folder. 3. All documents required for submission must be complied with, arranged in the order as listed in the Checklist of Documentary Requirements (CDR), compiled in a legal size (8½ x 14 in.) folder and shall be submitted within the prescribed period, if applicable. 4. All sworn statements or affidavits must be original and duly notarized. 5. All civil registry documents issued in the Philippines (i.e. Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, etc.) must be original and issued by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA). 6. All foreign documents must be original and authenticated by the Philippine Foreign Service Post (FSP), which has jurisdiction over the place of issuance, or by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) if said document is issued by the local Embassy in the Philippines, with English translation if written in other foreign language. 7. If the application is filed by an authorized representative, attach a photocopy of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) Accreditation Identification (ID) Certificate or an original Special Power of Attorney (SPA) for EACH applicant with a photocopy of a valid government-issued ID of attorney-in-fact. 8. The original valid passport of the applicant must be submitted to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) personnel or concerned frontline officer for scanning. Thereafter, it shall be returned.
CHECKLIST OF DOCUMENTARY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXTENSION OF STUDENT VISA
Please read carefully the above stated General Instructions before proceeding with the completion of the documentary requirements.
1. Joint letter request addressed to the Commissioner from the applicant and the authorized representative of the petitioning school, stating that the applicant qualifies for the application with the school letterhead and dry seal; 2. Duly accomplished CGAF for Student Visa and Special Study Permit; 3. Photocopy of passport bio-page, visa implementation page and latest admission with valid authorized stay; 4. Copy of Latest Transcript of Records or Certificate of Grades for two (2) previous semesters; 5. Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer from previous school, in case of transfer; 6. Commission on Higher Education (CHED) endorsement, in case of shifting of course and/or transfer of school; 7. Photocopy of BI school accreditation ID of the registrar or the school representative; 8. BI Clearance Certificate; and 9. Original or certified true copy of Bureau of Quarantine Medical Clearance, if applicant is a national of any of the countries listed under Annex “A” of Immigration Operations Order No. SBM-14-059-A who arrived in the Philippines on or after June 2014. [To be filled out by Authorized BI Personnel Only]
CERTIFICATION
This is to certify that the documents submitted in support of the application of ___________________ (Name of Applicant)
____________________________ are complete and in accordance with the provided checklist.
Student Visa Section Evaluator:
_________________________ ___________________ Signature over Printed Name Date Note: Submission of additional supporting documents may be required by the Bureau for further verification and evaluation of application.
