EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 324 April 13, 1988
WAIVING PASSPORT REQUIREMENT FOR IMMIGRANTS UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Section 47 a(3) of Commonwealth Act No. 613, as amended, otherwise known as the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, provides that "Notwithstanding the provisions of this Act, the President is authorized: (a) When the public interest so warrants . . . (3) To waive the passports requirement for immigrants, under such conditions as he may prescribed;" and
WHEREAS, it is now timely to waive passport requirements for immigrants under certain conditions;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, CORAZON C. AQUINO, President of the Philippines, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hereby order:
1. An alien may apply with the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation for waiver of passport requirements during the 12-month period beginning on a date as designated by the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation, which shall not be later than 180 days after the effectivity of this Executive Order.
2. The alien must establish that he entered the...
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Summary of Executive Order No. 324
Waiving Passport Requirement for Immigrants Under Certain Conditions
- Allows aliens to apply for waiver of passport requirements for a 12-month period designated by the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation, which shall not be later than 180 days after the effectivity of this Executive Order. (Section 1)
• The alien must have entered the Philippines before January 1, 1984, and have resided continuously in an unlawful status from that date until filing the application. (Section 2)
• For aliens who entered as non-immigrants before January 1, 1984, they must show that their authorized stay expired before that date or that their unlawful status was known to the government as of that date. (Section 3)
• The alien must have been continuously physically present in the Philippines since the effectivity of this Executive Order, with allowance for brief, casual, and innocent absences. (Section 4)
• The alien cannot apply for admission to the Philippines under this Executive Order. (Section 5)
• The alien must be admissible as an immigrant, except as provided in Sections 11 and 12, have no criminal convictions or multiple local ordinance violations, and have not assisted in persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion. (Section 6)
• The alien must demonstrate minimal English or Filipino language understanding, knowledge of Philippine history and government, or be pursuing a recognized course of study for such understanding. This requirement may be waived for those 65 years old or older. (Section 7)
• Information provided in the application cannot be used for other purposes, published, or examined by unauthorized persons. (Section 8)
• A filing fee of P50,000 plus P1,000 overtime fee is required, with possible lower fees for spouses and minor children. (Section 9)
• Fees collected will be used to cover administrative and other expenses related to the application review process. (Section 10)
• Exclusion grounds under the Immigration Act may be waived for humanitarian purposes, family unity, or public interest, except for those related to criminals, public charges, drug offenses (except simple marijuana possession), national security, and subversive organizations. (Sections 11 and 12)
• The alien must undergo a medical examination and immunization determination at their own expense. (Section 13)
• The alien cannot be deported while their prima facie application is pending until a final determination is made. (Section 14)
• A single level of administrative review mechanism will be established for determinations made under this Executive Order. (Section 15)
• The Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation is authorized to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order. (Section 16)
• All conflicting orders, rules, and regulations are modified or repealed accordingly. (Section 17)
Waiving Passport Requirement for Immigrants Under Certain Conditions
- Allows aliens to apply for waiver of passport requirements for a 12-month period designated by the Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation, which shall not be later than 180 days after the effectivity of this Executive Order. (Section 1)
• The alien must have entered the Philippines before January 1, 1984, and have resided continuously in an unlawful status from that date until filing the application. (Section 2)
• For aliens who entered as non-immigrants before January 1, 1984, they must show that their authorized stay expired before that date or that their unlawful status was known to the government as of that date. (Section 3)
• The alien must have been continuously physically present in the Philippines since the effectivity of this Executive Order, with allowance for brief, casual, and innocent absences. (Section 4)
• The alien cannot apply for admission to the Philippines under this Executive Order. (Section 5)
• The alien must be admissible as an immigrant, except as provided in Sections 11 and 12, have no criminal convictions or multiple local ordinance violations, and have not assisted in persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion. (Section 6)
• The alien must demonstrate minimal English or Filipino language understanding, knowledge of Philippine history and government, or be pursuing a recognized course of study for such understanding. This requirement may be waived for those 65 years old or older. (Section 7)
• Information provided in the application cannot be used for other purposes, published, or examined by unauthorized persons. (Section 8)
• A filing fee of P50,000 plus P1,000 overtime fee is required, with possible lower fees for spouses and minor children. (Section 9)
• Fees collected will be used to cover administrative and other expenses related to the application review process. (Section 10)
• Exclusion grounds under the Immigration Act may be waived for humanitarian purposes, family unity, or public interest, except for those related to criminals, public charges, drug offenses (except simple marijuana possession), national security, and subversive organizations. (Sections 11 and 12)
• The alien must undergo a medical examination and immunization determination at their own expense. (Section 13)
• The alien cannot be deported while their prima facie application is pending until a final determination is made. (Section 14)
• A single level of administrative review mechanism will be established for determinations made under this Executive Order. (Section 15)
• The Commissioner of Immigration and Deportation is authorized to issue necessary rules and regulations to implement this Executive Order. (Section 16)
• All conflicting orders, rules, and regulations are modified or repealed accordingly. (Section 17)