Dual Citizenship - Pros & Cons (For Filipinas & Filipinos)

[Hank_ 9,174]

I thought it might be interesting to see what others have done or are planning once they acquire U.S. citizenship regarding reaffirming their citizenship in the Philippines.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/WEB%20MATERIALS/dual%20primer.pdf

[Grant PDX 183]

I previously married a filipina who did reaquire her Philippines citizenship after becoming a US citizen. I see a real possiblity that I might want to retire to the Philippines, or go for a long visit, or potentially own property in the Philippines. Without Philippines citizenship these things are dificult if not impossible.

Frankly I've considered the possiblity of acquiring Philippines citizenship myself, just to ease any future transition into retirement or property ownership. My children acquired Philippine citizenship through their mother, so I'm the only non-filipino in the family.

It's a no-brainer to me, I'm for it. I am again engaged to a filipina. I would assume that sometime down the road she might acquire US citizenship, after which I would strongly encourage her to reaffirm her Philippines citizenship. Of course it's up to her, but I would support and encourage her if she went that route.

[Tahoma 2,292]

Chinook has been a U.S. citizen since September 2012 and does not plan to become a dual citizen. We don't see any benefits in it for us.

[rlogan 2,036]

Our main concern is that we want the kids to grow up in a free country. The U.S. is government is following a path to permanent militarism abroad and police state at home. There are some appalling surveys showing less than half of Americans can name the three branches of government now. A smaller proportion knows anything about the bill of rights. The only thing that keeps a government from becoming tyrannical is the people, and ours are blinded by the myth of American Exceptionalism.

It is a very easy process for an Americano to obtain permanent residency in the Philippines based on marriage to a citizen. It is the very kind of proof you need to see how bad the U.S. has become. Because it puts their own citizens and their spouses through this ghastly process when there are tens of millions of illegal immigrants who are not kept out by these immigration laws.

So mine will keep dual citizenship and we'll eventually move over there.

[adiiann 163]

Chinook has been a U.S. citizen since September 2012 and does not plan to become a dual citizen. We don't see any benefits in it for us.

Same here unless my daughter wanted to be dual citizen, then reacquires it again. But for now, just wanted things to be more simple esp. when traveling.

[Marizhell 11]

I thought it might be interesting to see what others have done or are planning once they acquire U.S. citizenship regarding reaffirming their citizenship in the Philippines.

http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/WEB%20MATERIALS/dual%20primer.pdf

Im still on process with my ROC and after I acquire US citizenship, I would still reaffirm my citizenship in the Philippines. Being a Filipino citizen would also help in getting properties...which mostly I inherited from my parents. Getting a business in the Philippines would as well a big advantage for me. Maybe in the near future we would as well stay in the Philippines...in our retirement days....I wouldn't want to be in a home for the aged wherein if im in the Philippines, you do have lots of family member or even u can get your own private nurse plus maids in a cheaper price and treating you a precious person and lastly...NO PLACE LIKE HOME...just my thought....

[Hank_ 9,174]

I like your thinking!

[YourHumboldtBud 2]

I'm a first generation Fil-Am myself. I was born here in the US to Philippine Citizen Parents. Apparently I have the option to obtain Dual-Citizenship but I'm still not sure whether to go down that road. I'm still unclear on all the pros and cons pertaining to both

[Hank_ 9,174]

I found this interesting on Pros & Cons

Edited February 24, 2013 by Hank_

[biaobiao 40]

im not sure how it goes but i think once you are born to FILIPINO parents you are automatic a Filipino. regardless if you want to denounce it.

acquiring citizenship is like this: thanks http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=206&Itemid=80

Jus soli (right of soil) which is the legal principle that a person's nationality at birth is determined by the place of birth (ie, the territory of a given state).

Jus sanguinis (right of blood) which is the legal principle that, at birth, an individual acquires the nationality of his/her natural parent/s. The Philippines adheres to this principle.

a given plus to those who married Filipinos is that once you enter PI with you Filipino spouse, you can avail of her benefits as well. No need for visa, stay for as long as you want... i think..

so with that... PROS of being a Filipino / dual -- government is doing its best, PESO is getting stronger; you can own a property less tax compared to US; travel abroad (i.e. ASIA for a lesser cost); you have a sense of family here

just saying

[Hank_ 9,174]

If you were born a Filipino (all who are born of Filipino parents are Filipino automatically) and obtained citizenship in the USA also, to have dual citizenship you have to do an oath swearing before a designated Philippine official to re-affirm.

[adiiann 163]

I guess my baby girl is automatic Filipino since I swear in a month after giving birth to her.

[JoBri 548]

We consider the option of retiring in the Philippines. Plus, my wife owns a great deal of land there at Tanay Rizal.

[Hank_ 9,174]

You will want to check into dual citizenship for sure as there are restrictions on property ownership without dual citizenship. What I read stated if a Filipino does not reaffirm citizenship they can own property for a personal residence only.

[Joan >3 Bob 20]

I agree 100% and my wife is in the process of getting her Dual Citizenship and we plan on moving to the Phils and we have already paid for land there to build our home. Lets face it.... we are all going through this very long and expensive process and our government turns its back on the illegal people here!!!!. Why do we have to pay and get Biometrics at every step of the way? We use the same government agency and everything is stored in their data base....why???? so they can rape us of more money! We are getting OUT OF Dodge! As soon as we are in the position to do so. When she gets her Dual Citizenship and reaquire of her Philippine citizenship, which I hope will be completed by the end of this year, we will be ready to start the process of moving.

Our main concern is that we want the kids to grow up in a free country. The U.S. is government is following a path to permanent militarism abroad and police state at home. There are some appalling surveys showing less than half of Americans can name the three branches of government now. A smaller proportion knows anything about the bill of rights. The only thing that keeps a government from becoming tyrannical is the people, and ours are blinded by the myth of American Exceptionalism.

It is a very easy process for an Americano to obtain permanent residency in the Philippines based on marriage to a citizen. It is the very kind of proof you need to see how bad the U.S. has become. Because it puts their own citizens and their spouses through this ghastly process when there are tens of millions of illegal immigrants who are not kept out by these immigration laws.

So mine will keep dual citizenship and we'll eventually move over there.