In connection with the ongoing enhancement of the IT project where all LTO transactions will be automated, the system to monitor the Issuance of Student Permit to Foreigners is not yet complete and accessible at this time. A close monitoring of the Issuance of Student Permit to Foreigners is needed for consistency, uniformity and strict adherence in the implementation of the prescribed documentary requirements but this is not possible in the decentralized system of Issuance of Student Permit to Foreigners because many agencies are not yet linked to the IT network.

In view thereof, the Office Orders authorizing some NCR Licensing Centers and Pilot Licensing Unit to issue Student Permit to foreigners are hereby recalled. All Licensing Centers, District Offices and Extension Offices of the National Capital Region are therefore directed to stop the issuance of Student Permit to foreigners effective immediately.

Only the License Section-Central Office shall continue with its authority to accept and process all applications for Student Permit to foreigners within Metro Manila.

All orders/memoranda/circulars in conflict herewith are hereby deemed superseded/revoked.

For strict compliance.

Adopted: 19 February 2002