how to get a residential cerificate?????

[SecondtimeAround 0]

We got here in the Philippines since last August 30, 2010 (me,my american husband and baby). We decided to stay here for good. My husband is allowed only to stay here for one year. My question are, how to apply a residential certificate so he can stay here as long as he wants? How long is the process? how much it cost? Where we are going to apply? Is there any agencies that will work on that papers? If we exit in the philippines and go back, can he still get a balikbayan stamp on his passport and stay here for another one year?

I would really appreaciate all your replies. Thanks

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

There must be a way. I have a friend and his family that moved there three years ago.

[Mar_Wil 12]

Hi, Maybe this link will help.

http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=26&Itemid=35

[Piso Envy 5]

One of the easiest ways:

Philippine Retirement Authority.

http://www.pra.gov.ph/

[Tahoma 2,292]

You and your hubby can visit Hong Kong for the weekend and then return to 'Pinas for another year.

If that's too much trouble, then he should apply for a 13a resident visa. Click here to check it out.

For more threads about 13a visas, just google "13a" here on VJ.

[Joan >3 Bob 20]

What is your status...have you applied for AOS or ROC and been approved? Have yopu obtained US Citizenship? All of thse play some factor in what is available and what your husband qualifies for as far as your husband staying in the Philippines permanently. Also if you have not applied for and received approval for your ROC you MAY not be able to return to the USA unless you start the immigration process all over again.