Reporting marriage to the Phil Consulate

[Tahoma 2,291]

If you want to become a dual citizen, then you will need to report your marriage.

[Darnell 8,478]

here's a good question - are there any Benefits to NOT filing the ROM ?? thanks !

heya sis - bang penalty do do do !

[Hank_ 9,173]

That question will be answered when you try and renew your Filipino passport. You won't be able to.

But if you become a USC then there is no need for a Filipino passport so no need to file your ROM.

They could renew their passport in their single name without ROM. That of course creates other issues.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

They could renew their passport in their single name without ROM. That of course creates other issues.

I too see issues, issues and issues. Doesn't make sense not to unless of course the Filipino is planning on divorcing the USC. Then she can skip the divorce issue if she returns to the Phil to yet again remarry as there is no record. Illegal but hey.... people have done worse.

[Hank_ 9,173]

I too see issues, issues and issues. Doesn't make sense not to unless of course the Filipino is planning on divorcing the USC. Then she can skip the divorce issue if she returns to the Phil to yet again remarry as there is no record. Illegal but hey.... people have done worse.

No issues if she become a USC and does not want dual citizenship.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

No issues if she become a USC and does not want dual citizenship.

Yup. I forgot that one. You can sidestep the ROM if needed with becoming a USC and don't try and renew your Filipino citizenship. Forever a USC.

[defeedme 4]

What is a necro-post ? I was advised that it might be beneficial in certain situations not to file the ROM

I'll answer your necro-post:

Yes, you won't have to spend any more money, and you won't have to do any more paperwork.

Interesting.. I guess she can renew her Filipino passport with her old name if there is no ROM ?

Yup. I forgot that one. You can sidestep the ROM if needed with becoming a USC and don't try and renew your Filipino citizenship. Forever a USC.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

What is a necro-post ? I was advised that it might be beneficial in certain situations not to file the ROM

Interesting.. I guess she can renew her Filipino passport with her old name if there is no ROM ?

She would have to do it while in the Philippines otherwise if she goes through the Consulate in the US it may raise some questions. It's just easier to not "tell a lie" then it is "defending the lie" and forgetting what you had said in the first place to create the lie. You don't gain anything. Just my opinion.

[Hank_ 9,173]

What is a necro-post ? I was advised that it might be beneficial in certain situations not to file the ROM

Interesting.. I guess she can renew her Filipino passport with her old name if there is no ROM ?

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Yes the Pilipinas passport can be renewed in the maiden name without completing ROM. Just make sure when booking airfare that the name on the ticket matches the name on the passport

[clairegie 265]

Is there ever a confirmation if the ROM process was completed? I did this a few months ago and I have no idea if it was done. All they did was send me a copy of the ROM form with seal and signature a week after I sent the files in.

[Tahoma 2,291]

Chinook reported our marriage, applied to reacquire her Filipino citizenship, and applied for a Filipino passport all at the same time. The only proof of reporting our marriage that I can remember is that my wife received her Filipino passport about a month or so later.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

Is there ever a confirmation if the ROM process was completed? I did this a few months ago and I have no idea if it was done. All they did was send me a copy of the ROM form with seal and signature a week after I sent the files in.

Well, the assumptive answer is you have to trust the Filipino Government that they are going to do what they say they are going to. There is not confirmation, just that your documents were returned. I have a feeling that the Consulate uses you documents to electronically send to the Phil and it is then entered there or it maybe entered on the US side. Can't say for sure. If it were month or so before you heard back, it means they sent it through the Consulate mail and returned after processing to the Consulate in the US that you originally used and in turn they mailed it back to you. Sorry, can't tell you for sure what their process is. I'd have better luck in Las Vegas and I lose 99.999999% in LV.

[loganapril 0]

hi question lang po.i am confused what to put po sa witnesses sa report of marriage form.it was only signature po nkalagay sa marriage license/contract nmen and di nmen kilala mga witnesses nmen kc kme lang ng husband ko nung ngpakasal sa court.what to put po kaya?n/a po?as we are not allowed to leave it blank.thanks po

[The Conqueror 47]

Well, the assumptive answer is you have to trust the Filipino Government that they are going to do what they say they are going to. There is not confirmation, just that your documents were returned. I have a feeling that the Consulate uses you documents to electronically send to the Phil and it is then entered there or it maybe entered on the US side. Can't say for sure. If it were month or so before you heard back, it means they sent it through the Consulate mail and returned after processing to the Consulate in the US that you originally used and in turn they mailed it back to you. Sorry, can't tell you for sure what their process is. I'd have better luck in Las Vegas and I lose 99.999999% in LV.

Hi!

I sent my ROM application couple of months ago… I was wondering too if there's such "Confirmation" from Philippine Consulate Gen in San Francisco. I went to their Facebook page and sent a PM inquiring about the status of my application. I was delighted to received a response. They ask my contact no. and promised that someone will call me. After few hours I received a call and the lady I talked with said "Due to volume of applications not only for ROM, delay of the processing is expected. They will only call the applicant if there's a need for more requirements or clarifications, otherwise they will not call and just wait. How long? Who knows…..

Overall atleast someone called me and tell me how it goes. I've done my part and all I can do now is stretch my "Patience"

[Greenbaum 12,258]

hi question lang po.i am confused what to put po sa witnesses sa report of marriage form.it was only signature po nkalagay sa marriage license/contract nmen and di nmen kilala mga witnesses nmen kc kme lang ng husband ko nung ngpakasal sa court.what to put po kaya?n/a po?as we are not allowed to leave it blank.thanks po

There are many here that can help you but they only speak English, including me. If you can repost your question in English, one of us will respond to your question.