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Alternative requirements for an AoS

Requested from BI by A. Regino at 07:15 PM on Nov 20, 2023.
Purpose: Tourist/Visit Visa
Date of Coverage: 11/20/2023 - 11/20/2023
Tracking no: #BI-439419501999

Regino 07:15 PM, Nov 20, 2023 

I would like to request an alternative document for an Affidavit of Support in the UAE. I understand that a new regulation was introduced in 2020, requiring OFWs to meet a minimum salary of 10,000 AED to be eligible for an Affidavit of Support when sponsoring direct relatives' visits to the UAE.

Currently, my salary is 8,850 AED (excluding overtime), and I am looking to assist my visiting sister. If I fall short of the minimum wage for an Affidavit of Support, what alternative document or requirement can be considered?

Center (BINOC) 05:35 PM, Nov 22, 2023 

November 22, 2023

Dear Amelita,

Thank you for your request dated Nov 20, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Alternative requirements for an AoS.

We received your request on Nov 20, 2023 and will respond on or before Dec 11, 2023 07:15:23 PM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.

Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://newdutyfreeurl20190116v2-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTQzOTQxOTUwMTk5OQw, for request with ticket number #BI-439419501999.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

Commissioner 02:24 PM, Dec 04, 2023 

December 4, 2023

Dear Amelita Regino,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Nov 20, 2023 07:15:23 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

Your Request

You asked for Alternative requirements for an AoS.

Response to Request

Enclosed is a copy of IACAT Revised Guidelines On Departure Formalities for International Bound Passengers as your reference of the information you requested.

Please note that Affidavit of Support is a required document for sponsored travel. Kindly refer to the attached guidelines for the necessary documents needed for travel. Immigration Officers refer to these guidelines in the assessment of passengers during departure.

Your right to request a review

If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to Norman G. Tansingco at xinfo@immigration.gov.ph. Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.

If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Office of the Commissioner
FOI Receiving Officer

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 2015Jun15_IACAT_RevisedGuidelines.pdf

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