Specialised Service
Immigration Motions, Blacklist & Derogatory Record Assistance
Been told there is a blacklist, derogatory record or other immigration issue attached to your name, or discovered a problem you are not sure how to address?
FIS reviews the immigration record, order or action affecting you, determines how it should be addressed, and prepares and manages the corresponding motion, request or immigration response.
Put the Right Case Before Immigration
An adverse immigration record should not be approached as a generic filing. FIS establishes what record, order or action exists, what gave rise to it, and which procedural mechanism is appropriate to address it. We then prepare the supporting case, including the documentation and explanation the matter requires, and manage the filing and follow-through with the Bureau of Immigration.
Why the Underlying Record Matters
Blacklist, derogatory record, watchlist and order are not interchangeable labels for one identical problem. The appropriate response depends on what immigration record or action actually exists, the basis for it, and the procedural history behind it. Some clients are seeking to return to the Philippines. Others need a record addressed before another immigration transaction can proceed, or are seeking reconsideration of a specific Bureau of Immigration action. FIS starts by establishing exactly what needs to be addressed, so the right procedural response can be identified and prepared.
How We Can Assist
- Reviewing the immigration record, order, notice or decision affecting you
- Establishing the nature of the issue and the procedural history behind it
- Determining the appropriate motion, request or immigration response
- Preparing the motion or request and organising the supporting documentary case
- Reviewing the supporting documentation and explanation for gaps before filing
- Lodging the matter and liaising with the Bureau of Immigration on your behalf
- Following up on the matter, keeping you informed and coordinating any connected next step
Matters We Assist With
FIS handles a defined range of Philippine immigration matters connected to blacklist, watchlist, derogatory record and related Bureau of Immigration actions, each addressed through the procedural mechanism relevant to it.
Blacklist Lifting
Where you have been placed on the Bureau of Immigration's blacklist, FIS reviews the basis for the blacklist order and the records available, identifies the appropriate procedural route to seek its lifting, and prepares and lodges the corresponding request together with the supporting documentation. We manage the filing and follow-through with the Bureau of Immigration and keep you informed as the matter progresses.
Motions for Reconsideration
Where a Bureau of Immigration action or decision is appropriately addressed through reconsideration, FIS assesses the decision, identifies the relevant basis and supporting material, and prepares and lodges the motion on your behalf. This includes matters such as a denied blacklist lifting request or another adverse immigration action.
Derogatory Record & Watchlist Matters
A derogatory record or watchlist entry can affect your ability to travel, extend your stay or complete another immigration transaction, even where you are not aware of the specific basis for it. FIS can identify what record is affecting you, establish the process relevant to addressing it, and manage that process on your behalf.
How the Process Works
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Tell Us What Happened
Tell us what you know, including any notices, orders or documents you have, your relevant immigration history and what you are trying to achieve.
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Case & Record Assessment
We establish what issue appears to be affecting you, the relevant procedural history, and the appropriate procedural strategy.
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Preparation & Filing
We prepare the motion, request or submission and the supporting documentation, and lodge the matter with the Bureau of Immigration.
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Follow-Through
We follow up on the matter, manage the relevant next steps and keep you informed. You can track the progress of your transaction through the FIS Client Portal.
Specialist Support Through the Process Once FIS takes on your matter, you are not simply handed a list of instructions. We prepare and manage the immigration process and coordinate the relevant government-facing steps on your behalf.
Discuss Your Record Confidentially
Share the details of your situation. We will assess the immigration issue affecting you, determine the appropriate way to address it, and explain the next step.
What should I do if I have been told I am blacklisted?
Contact us with what you know, including any notice or order you have received. We will review the basis for the blacklist and identify the appropriate procedural route to address it.
Can FIS assist with a request to lift a blacklist entry?
Yes. FIS prepares and lodges the appropriate request, manages the filing and follow-through with the Bureau of Immigration, and keeps you informed as the matter progresses.
What if I don't know exactly what record is attached to my name?
Tell us what you know. FIS can help establish what record or order is affecting you as part of the case assessment.
Can FIS prepare and lodge a Motion for Reconsideration?
Yes. Where reconsideration is the appropriate remedy, FIS assesses the decision, prepares the motion and the supporting case, and lodges it on your behalf.
Do I need to be in the Philippines for FIS to review my case?
No. FIS can review your case remotely using the immigration information, notices, records and supporting documents available to you. We can then prepare and manage the relevant motion, request or immigration process on your behalf.