Bureau of Immigration

Center (BINOC) 09:12 PM, Jul 31, 2023

July 31, 2023

Dear FATIMA,

Thank you for your request dated Jul 27, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Travel Restrictions for Dost Scholars.

We received your request on Jul 27, 2023 and will respond on or before Aug 17, 2023 05:05:48 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://pcoomaster07052018110000-dot-efoi-ph.appspot.com/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTUwNTg3MTk0OTUxMgw, for request with ticket number #BI-505871949512.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer

Division 12:38 PM, Aug 01, 2023

August 1, 2023

Dear FATIMA MENDEZ,

Greetings!

Thank you for your request dated Jul 27, 2023 05:05:48 PM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

You asked for Travel Restrictions for DOST Scholars.

We appreciate the information given. However, please be informed that the BI has no jurisdiction over travel restrictions imposed by the DOST, the BI is only the implementing agency carrying out the provisions of your agreement/contract with the DOST. Thus, the BI only acts upon the request of other government Offices such as the DOST. 

As such, you may direct your query to the DOST whether or not clearance is still required or  whether you need to post a bond for purpose of study abroad or whether you are still bound with the DOST Agreement? 

Likewise, in order to ensure ease of travel you may  secure a BI Certificate that you are no longer subject of DOST ban.

Documentary requirements for BI Certificate may be viewed and downloadable at www.immigration.gov.ph and coursed your request at the Certification and Clearance Section located at the BI- Main Office,  Magallanes Drive, Intramuros Manila. 

Thank you.  

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 www.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).

We would love to hear your thoughts or feedbacks on how we can improve your experience. 

Bureau of Immigration FOI Feedback Form Link URL Link

https://forms.gle/5dZgpXFicqJeno1K7


Thank you.

Respectfully,

Legal Division
FOI Receiving Officer