How does the application work at a high level, what rights does the family member receive, how long does the status last, and how can it become independent or longer-term where officially stated?
Application is filed at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office: secure the CGAF form, submit documents for pre-screening, get the Order of Payment Slip, pay the fees, attend a hearing and image/fingerprint capturing, then claim the ACR I-Card once approved. As of 6 March 2014 (per the page's own dating, subject to change without notice) the fee was Php 7,870.00 plus a US $50 additional fee for a 1-year ACR I-Card. The page does not state a validity duration or further progression beyond issuance of the converted non-quota immigrant visa.
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Limits of the record- No status validity/duration or further progression beyond visa issuance is stated. The fee figure is explicitly dated 6 March 2014 by the source itself and may be out of date.
- Bureau of Immigration Philippines, 13C page, "How to apply?"
How to apply? 1. Secure the CGAF from either at the Public Information and Assistance Unit (PIAU) at BI G/F Main Office or from the official BI Website. 2. Submit the documents for pre-screening to the Central Receiving Unit (CRU) or to the frontline officer or staff of other Immigration Offices able to process this transaction. 3. Get the Order of Payment Slip (OPS). 4. Pay the required fees. 5. Submit copy of Official Receipt. 6. Attend hearing. Please refer to the Official Receipt for the schedule and venue of the hearing and Image and Fingerprint Capturing. 7. Proceed to Image and Fingerprint Capturing Counter of the Alien Registration Division (ARD) and submit requirements for ACR I-Card application 8. Check website if visa application is already approved. 9. If approved, submit passport for visa implementation. 10. If ACR I-Card is approved, claim ACR I-Card.
- Bureau of Immigration Philippines, 13C page, "How much does it cost?"
How much does it cost? Php 7,870.00 Additional Fee for ACR I-Card 1 Year - + US $50 *Fees are updated as of 06 March 2014 and may change without prior notice.