Bureau of Immigration(BI)

September 12, 2024 08:54 AM

Dear eFOI user,

Mabuhay!

Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

We have received your request on Dual Citizenship, dated Feb. 27, 2024. We will respond and process your request on or before March 19, 2024, in compliance with the Executive Order’s implementing rules and regulations.

Our Office is responsible for Dual Citizenship application and queries. The proper action regarding your concerns about deportation is to refer you to the Legal Division of Bureau of Immigration.

Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at ticket number #BI-229895995896.

Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.

We would love to hear your thoughts or feedback on how we can improve your experience!

Bureau of Immigration FOI Feedback Form URL Link:

https://forms.gle/5dZgpXFicqJeno1K7

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Dual Citizenship Office

FOI Officer

Bureau of Immigration

September 26, 2024 07:29 AM

Dear eFOI user,

Mabuhay!

Thank you for utilizing the eFOI portal (www.foi.gov.ph) and exercising your right to information under Executive Order No. 2, s. 2016 on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

We have forwarded your request to the Board of Special Inquiry for appropriate action.

Should you have any questions regarding this request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at ticket number #BI-229895995896.

Further, please be advised that this is a public site, and any information shared in this conversation thread will be visible to the public. Therefore, we kindly request that you refrain from disclosing any sensitive personal information or data in this thread.

Thank you.

Respectfully,

Legal Division

FOI Officer

Bureau of Immigration

Dear eFOI user,

Thank you for your request dated Feb. 27, 2024, made under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.

I am pleased to inform you that your FOI request has been approved. Enclosed herewith, you will find a copy of the information you have requested. Please note that it may include most of the data you require.

Good Day Mr. Fonollera,

If an individual (while he/she has a derogatory record/deportation charge) applies for Dual citizenship, deportation proceedings will then be put on hold until his/her application has determined its finality.

Your right to request a review

If you are dissatisfied with our response to your FOI request, you have the option to request an internal review. To initiate this process, kindly submit your written appeal for review addressed to Commissioner Joel Anthony M. Viado. Please provide a detailed explanation of your dissatisfaction with our response within 15 calendar days from the date of receiving this response. We will conduct the review and communicate the outcome within 30 calendar days from the receipt of your review request.

Should you remain unsatisfied with the review outcome, you retain 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 feedback on how we can improve your experience! Bureau of Immigration FOI Feedback Form URL Link: https://forms.gle/5dZgpXFicqJeno1K7

Thank you.

Respectfully,

BSI

FOI Officer

Bureau of Immigration