BI chief warns foreigners: Stop resorting to fake marriage to obtain residence visa
11/12/2011The Bureau of Immigration (BI) yesterday warned foreigners against resorting to fake marriages and use them as a ploy to acquire a residence visa in the country.
Immigration Commissioner Ricardo David Jr. issued the warning after BI agents arrested an Indian who falsified his application for a five-year temporary resident visa by submitting fraudulent documents.
David ordered the BI legal division to immediately conduct deportation proceedings against Ajay Kumar Kashyap, who was arrested last Oct. 27 at a house in Manuelavil Village, Dasmarias, Cavite.
We should not allow these undesirable aliens to undermine the integrity of our visa issuance system by submitting fraudulent documents, the BI chief said.
David added that staying in the Philippines is not a right but mere privilege of every foreigner which can be withdrawn and revoked anytime..... MORE
Source: The Daily Tribune
URL: http://www.tribuneonline.org/metro/20111112met2.html
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