Case 1. Blacklist Order Lifted for Swiss National Mistakenly Issued Philippine Passport
We are pleased to announce that our team successfully obtained a favorable judgment from the Bureau of Immigration lifting the previously issued blacklist order against our client, a Swiss national. The order stemmed from the use of a Philippine passport that was issued in error.
Our client, who is married to a Filipino citizen, was mistakenly led to believe that their marital status entitled them to a Philippine passport. We are happy to see this issue resolved and the blacklist order lifted.
This case highlights the importance of seeking legal advice regarding immigration matters.
Case 2. American National Wrongfully Blacklisted in Philippines Reunites with Family
We are thrilled to announce that our team successfully secured a positive outcome for our client, an American national, who was mistakenly blacklisted by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) for being declared indigent.
Our client, married to a Filipino citizen, faced financial difficulties while living in the Philippines. These challenges prevented him from paying visa renewal fees and applying for a 13(a) visa, a visa category for spouses of Filipino nationals. He subsequently returned to the United States and secured stable employment.
Seeking to reunite with his family, he approached our firm to address the blacklist order. Through our efforts, we not only settled his outstanding immigration fees, fines, and penalties, but also demonstrably proved his current financial stability, leading the BI to lift the blacklist order.
This case highlights the complexities of navigating immigration laws, especially when unforeseen circumstances arise.
Case 3. Blacklist Order Lifted for British National After Resolution with Immigration Officer
We are pleased to announce that our team successfully assisted a British national in lifting a previously issued blacklist order from the Bureau of Immigration (BI). The order stemmed from a misunderstanding that led to an incident of discourtesy with an immigration officer.
Our client, who previously worked on the Malampaya MP3 Project for SPEX (Shell Philippines), has a history of travel to and from the Philippines. Unfortunately, an isolated incident resulted in his name being placed on the blacklist.
Through our intervention, we facilitated a resolution with the BI. Our client submitted a sincere letter of apology, which was acknowledged and accepted by the immigration officer involved. This positive step, along with our client’s history of travel to the Philippines, ultimately led to the lifting of the blacklist order.
This case demonstrates the importance of open communication and seeking resolution for immigration issues.
Case 4. Deportation Charges Dropped for Foreign National: False Allegations Resolved
We’re happy to announce a successful outcome for our client, a foreign national who faced baseless deportation charges. The complaint, filed by an individual, alleged that our client threatened their life and exhibited dangerous behavior. These allegations were entirely untrue.
Our client sought our assistance to navigate this challenging situation. Through a well-crafted counter-affidavit, we strongly refuted all accusations. Furthermore, we presented substantial evidence, including text messages, photographs, and documented meetings, that demonstrably countered the complainant’s claims.
Thanks to our client’s cooperation and the compelling evidence presented, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) dismissed the deportation case for lack of merit.
This case underscores the importance of seeking legal counsel when facing serious immigration issues, especially those involving false accusations.
