Executive Order No. 292, Book IV, Title III, Chapter X, Section 31 specifically delineates the mandate of the Bureau of Immigration as “the administration and enforcement of immigration, citizenship, and alien admission and registration laws in accordance with the provisions of the Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (as amended), the Alien Registration Act of 1950, including other pertinent laws related thereto.

“We are committed to uphold national integrity as a sacred trust through humane, responsive & conscientious control & regulation of foreign nationals & migrants with the view of excellence in public service.”

Undertake the administration and enforcement of immigration and citizenship laws and the admission of foreigners to the Philippines including the enforcement of alien registration laws, and the exclusion , deportation and repatriation of aliens.