To avoid delay or inconvenience, aliens who shall depart from the Philippines on furlough, business-related travel or otherwise must file applications to renew their expired/expiring ACR I-CARDs at least 30 days before the intended date of departure at the Bureau of Immigration, any authorized sub port or sub-office.* _______________________________________* ACR I-CARDS without periods of expiration shall lapse after five years from the date of issuance.