THE ACR I-CARD PROJECTThe ACR I-Card Project automates the entire process of alienregistration and integrates the issuance of various paper-based alien documentations into a microchip-basedidentifcation card called the ACR I-Card.THE ACR I-CARDThe ACR I-Card is a microchip-based credit card-sizedidentifcation card issued to registered alien replacing thepaper-based ACR. It has an embedded computer chip withbiometric security features capable of data management andcan be updated electronically. It is fraud and tamper-proof/resistant with the following data:1. Personal information such as name, age, date ofbirth, place of birth, etc.2. Photograph3. Date and status of admission4. Visa type granted/date granted/date issued/expiry date5. Biometric information (2 digitalized fngerprinttemplates)6. Signature7. ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS andCRPE numbers8. Travel details9. Payment of immigration fees detailsThe ACR I-Card likewise serves as the Emigration ClearanceCertifcate (ECC), Re-entry Permit (RP) and Special ReturnCertifcate (SRC) of the holder upon payment of the requiredfees.Hereunder is the complete reproduction of the ACR I-Cardshowing its front and back:(front)ADVANTAGES AND CONVENIENCE OF ACR I-CARDTo the ACR I-Card Holders:1. They are provided faster processing time at the ports of entryand exit with a maximum of 10 seconds for the verifcationprocess.2. They are assured that they are holding a genuinely issuedACR.3. They receive faster and more efcient service at the BI ofcesfor immigration requirements.4. They are provided incomparable convenience as they areholding only one immigration document. No more paper-based ACR and ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS/CRPE, ECC,SRC and RP.5. Online payment of immigration fees.6. Quick verifcation of information.7. Eliminates illegal and unwarranted detention of alienresidents. The implementation of the ACR I-Card Project willprevent and eliminate instances where aliens areindiscriminately accosted, harassed and detained on meresuspicion of possessing fake or fraudulent immigrationdocuments.8. It decreases the cost of transacting business with the Bureauof Immigration as the ACR I-Card Project will eliminate fxers,illegal middlemen and syndicates issuing falsifed documents.To The Bureau of Immigration:1. Automates process of alien registration.2. Eliminates fraud in all aspects of alien registration as well asin the immigration entry/exit points in the country.3. Reduces the resources needed for manual passport checksand encoding of pertinent data while drastically improvingimmigration process time.4. Achieves higher revenues for the Bureau and the nationalgovernment through increase in number of aliens who willregister and improved efciency in collection of fees.5. Enhances security of national borders against entry or exit ofterrorists and transnational criminals; eliminates humansmuggling activities.6. Increases efciency of services to the resident aliens.7. Improves internal governance by eliminating fxers and illegalpersonnel issuing falsifed documents.COVERAGE OF THE ACR I-CARDAll registered aliens, including their dependents, who have been dulyissued paper-based ACRs are required to replace their ACRs with the hi-tech microchip-based ACR I-Card.All aliens who have been duly issued immigrant or non-immigrant visaand all other aliens who are required to register under the AlienRegistration Act are required to register and apply for the ACR I-Card.They are the following:1.Native-Born2.Permanent residents under:a. Section 13 and its sub-sectionsb. Republic Act Nos. 7919 and 8274 (Alien Social Integration Act of1995)c. Executive Order No. 324 (series of 1988)d. Note Verbale No. 903730 dated Sept. 17, 1990 between Philippinesand India3.Temporary residents under:a. BI Law Instruction No. 33 (Series of 1988)b. BI Law Instruction No.13(Series of 1988)c. BI Law Instruction No. 48(Series of 1988)d. BI Memo Order No. ADD-01-038 (series of 2001)e. BI Memo Order No. ADD-02-015 (series of 2002)4.Temporary visitor under Section 9(a), PIA one who is coming forbusiness or pleasure or for reasons of health if his stay exceeds six (6)PLACE OF APPLICATION/SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTApplications for issuance of ACR I-Card shall be made at the Main Ofce,Bureau of Immigration, Intramuros, Manila.For those residing outside Metro Manila, applications may be made at thefollowing district ofces:1. San Fernando, La Union2. Aparri, Cagayan3. Subic and Angeles4. Batangas5. Legaspi6. Iloilo7. Cebu8. Tacloban9. Zamboanga10. Cagayan De Oro11. Surigao, and12. DavaoIf circumstances warrant and upon request of special arrangement,applications and data capturing may be made at the residence of the visaholder in view of his/her physical incapacity.CHECKLIST OF REQUIREMENTS1. Duly flled-up ACR I-Card application form2. For paper-based ACR holdera. Original copy of ACR b. Photocopy of ICR/NBCR/CRTV/CRTT/CRTS/CRPE c.Photocopy of passport (data page, visa implementation page and visa page with latest arrival stamp)3. For newly-approved visa a. Board of Commissioners (BOC) Orderb. Photocopy of passport (data page, visa implementationpage and visa page with latest arrival stamp)4. For new native-born registrantsa. NSO-issued Birth Certifcateb. Photocopy of ACR and ICR of parentsSTEPS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACR I-CARD APPLICATION ANDISSUANCEAll applications for ACR I-Card issuance shall be fled and processed atthe One Stop Action Center (OSAC) located at the G/F, BI Main Buildingwith the following steps:1. Get application form and fll up. Attach all the requirementsfor application and fle it at Counter 28 G/F BI Main Bldg.2. Fingerprint Verifcation - Identity Verifcation.(Counters 24 and 26, G/F BI Main Bldg.) 3. DocumentVerifcation, Recommendation and Order of Payment Slip (OPS) Issuance (Counters 22, 23 and 25, G/F BI Main Bldg.) 4. Proceed to the Cashier Counters for payment(Counters 1 to 7, G/F BI Main Bldg.) 5. Info Capturing (Counters 29, 30, 31 & 32, G/F BI Main Bldg.)-Photo capturingREQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACR I-CARD RENEWAL ORRE-ISSUANCE1. Requirements:RENEWALa. Expiration of one (1) year validity of the card1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-Card3. Photocopy of passport (datapage, latest arrival stamp)b. Re-registration1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-Cardc. Change of Visa Status1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-Card3. Photocopy of passport (datapage, downgrading and visa implementation page4. BOC Orderd. ACR Replacement1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-CardRE-ISSUANCEa. Lost ACR I-Card1. Duly flled-up application form2. Letter request3. Afdavit of Loss4. Police Report5. Publication ( two consecutive weeks )b. Damaged ACR I-Card1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-Card2. Letter requestc. Rejected ACR I-Card1. Duly flled-up application form2. Original ACR I-Cardd. Amendments ( Name/Nationality/Civil Status/Address/etc.)Name1.Duly flled-up form for Change/Correction of Name2.Copy of passport/Court Order3.NSO-issued Birth Certifcate4.Afdavit for change/correction of nameNationality1.Duly flled-up form for change of nationality2.Original copy of passport/naturalization documents3.Afdavit for change of nationalityCivil Status1. Duly flled-up form for change of civil status2. NSO-issued Marriage Certifcate/Certifed True Copy of the Court Order nullifying the Marriage/Certifed TrueCopy of the Death Certifcate3. Afdavit for amendment of civil statusAddress1. Duly flled-up form for Change of Address2. Submit application with the required documents for evaluation,assessment of fees and OPS issuance at Counter 36, G/F CCPF Bldg.3.For payment of fees, proceed to the Cashier Counters 1 to 7, G/F BIMain Bldg.REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ECC, RP/SRCPAYMENTEMIGRATION CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE (ECC)-B Series issued to analien permanently or temporarily residing in the country who isdeparting for a temporary sojourn abroad but intends to return. An ECC-B is valid for thirty (30) days upon implementation.RE-ENTRY PERMIT (RP) is issued for one (1) year validity to animmigrant/permanent resident in the country who intends to departtemporarily for abroad.SPECIAL RETURN CERTIFICATE (SRC) - is issued for a maximum of one(1) year or up to the validity of authorized visa, to a non-immigrant/temporary resident in the country who intends to departtemporarily for abroad. PAYMENT OPTIONSA. At the Main Ofce1. Secure OPS at Counter 36, G/F CCPF Bldg.2. For payment, proceed to the Cashier Counters 1 to 7 atG/F BI Main Bldg.3. For implementation, proceed to Counter 42, G/F CCPFBldg.B. At the Airport1. Proceed to the Immigration Cashier Counter forassessment and payment of the required fees.2. After payment, proceed to the ImmigrationOfcer of the Day (OD) Counter or designated ACR I-CardCounters for boarding/departure clearance.REQUIREMENTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ANNUAL REPORT PAYMENT(Payment should be made within the frst sixty (60) days of every year)1.Original ACR I-Card.2.For payment, proceed to the Cashiers Counters 1 to 7 at G/F BI Main Bldg. 3.For implementation, proceed to Counter 42 at G/F CCPF Bldg.ACR I-CARD CANCELLATIONThe ACR I-Card may be cancelled on the following grounds:1. Death of the holder (death certifcate required)2. Adoption of Filipino citizenship by the holder 3. Termination of Visa of the holder4. Cancellation of Visa5. Voluntary Cancellation by the holderACR I-CARD SCHEDULE OF FEESISSUANCE - US$50 ( Peso equivalent )RE-ISSUANCE - US$20 ( Peso equivalent )a.Lost cardb.Damaged cardc.Rejected card - ( wrong entries or information printed in the card due to fault or negligence of the applicant )d.AmendmentsRENEWAL -US$50 ( Peso equivalent )a.Expiration of one (1) year validity of the cardb.Re-registration upon reaching the age of 14c.Change of Visa Statusd.ACR Replacement (Alien Registration Act of 1950, as amended)INITIAL RP/SRC ISSUANCERP/SRCP1,400.00ECC-BP 700.00Head Tax P 250.00LRF P 30.00Express Lane P 500.00Total P2,880.00RP/SRC RE-ISSUANCERP/SRCP 700.00ECC-BP 700.00Head Tax P 250.00LRF P 20.00Express Lane P 500.00Total P2,170.00AMENDMENT/SChange of AddressExpress Lane P 500.00Change of Name/Nationality/Civil Status/etc.AmendmentP 500.00Express LaneP 500.00LRF P 10.00Total P1,010.00ANNUAL REPORTAnnual Report P 300.00LRFP 10.00Total P310.00REMINDERS1. Failure to exhibit certifcate on demand by anyimmigration ofcial, or any police or peaceofcer shall be subject to an AdministrativeFine, or upon conviction, be punished by a fnenot exceeding the prevailing prescribed fees, orimprisonment for not more than thirty (30)days, or both (Sec. 6 Par.2 RA 562, as amendedRA751)2. Failure to give written notice of change ofresidence address twenty four (24) hours beforechange is efected, an Administrative Fine, orupon conviction, be punished by a fne notexceeding the prevailing prescribed fees, orimprisonment for not more than six (6) months,or both (Sec. 6 Par.2 RA 562, as amendedRA751)3. Failure to report within the frst sixty (60) daysof every year, an Administrative Fine, or uponconviction, be punished by a fne not exceedingthe prevailing prescribed fees, or imprisonmentfor not more than six (6) months, or both (Sec.6 Par.2 RA 562, as amended RA751)4. The validity of Re-entry Permit (RP)/SpecialReturn Certifcate (SRC) shall start from thedate of its implementation. If the holder intendsto stay outside the country for more than ayear, he/she has to return the ACR I-Cardbefore its expiration to the PhilippineImmigration Ofce for the application ofRP/SRC extension through his/her dulyauthorized representative.Bureau of ImmigrationHead OfceACRACR(ALIEN CERTIFICATE OFREGISTRATION)I-CARDI-CARD(IDENTITY CARD) (IDENTITY CARD)DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICEBUREAU OF IMMIGRATIONALIEN REGISTRATION DIVISIONACR I-CARD - BOT PROJECT