Report of Marriage (k-1)

[Manileña Heart 0]

Hi to all

Kindly help me about this ROM process:

1. Is this as crucial as the AOS EAD AP steps ? It's been 31 days since we got married, is this ok?

2. Do we have an updated step by step guide to filing it?

Thanks sooo much!!!

[aaron2020 11,651]

What's ROM? Why do you have to report your marriage?

The US does not have a requirement to report or register marriages.

If you got married in the US, then your marriage certificate kept by the local authorities is sufficient proof of your marriage.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hi to all

Kindly help me about this ROM process:

1. Is this as crucial as the AOS EAD AP steps ? It's been 31 days since we got married, is this ok?

2. Do we have an updated step by step guide to filing it?

Thanks sooo much!!!

No it is not crucial, it is not part of the visa process it is a Philippines thing. Report Of Marriage is to have your marriage recorded at NSO in the Philippines. If you plan to renew your passport in your married name you will need to complete ROM before doing the renewal.

What's ROM? Why do you have to report your marriage?

The US does not have a requirement to report or register marriages.

If you got married in the US, then your marriage certificate kept by the local authorities is sufficient proof of your marriage.

Report of Marriage is only for keeping NSO/Philippines informed of the marriage. See above /\

Edited June 11, 2014 by Hank_

[Greenbaum 12,258]

If do the ROM then you can change her passport then you're eligible for the Balikbayan Visa. Those issued a Balikbayan Visa are given a one year stay in the Philippines. There are no charges or extensions necessary to stay up to one year. Should you wish to stay longer than one year in the Philippines and are issued a Balikbayan Visa upon entry, you may stay on the Balikbayan Visa for a full year, then report to the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and convert your Balikbayan Visa to a Tourist Visa, at which time you can stay up to a maximum of 24 additional months following the rules and regulations imposed on a tourist visa holder in the Philippines.

[Manileña Heart 0]

Thanks everyone! Hank what is the benefit or necessity of changing my name on my Philippine passport? Thanks so much!

passport

No it is not crucial, it is not part of the visa process it is a Philippines thing. Report Of Marriage is to have your marriage recorded at NSO in the Philippines. If you plan to renew your passport in your married name you will need to complete ROM before doing the renewal.

Report of Marriage is only for keeping NSO/Philippines informed of the marriage. See above /\

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thanks everyone! Hank what is the benefit or necessity of changing my name on my Philippine passport? Thanks so much!

passport

So that your passport matches your other I.D. = green card, driver's license, SS card. Then you don't have issues/concerns when traveling.

[Greenbaum 12,258]

CnYforever, on 11 Jun 2014 - 1:10 PM, said:

Hi to all

Kindly help me about this ROM process:

1. Is this as crucial as the AOS EAD AP steps ? It's been 31 days since we got married, is this ok?

2. Do we have an updated step by step guide to filing it?

Thanks sooo much!!!

The marriage of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the marriage event took place. Please check the Consulate Finder or the Consulates Link for the states covered by the Embassy/Consulates General in the U.S.

We fell under the Embassy of the Philippines Washington DC. To give you an example of a step by step guide (some other Consulates are different so seek the advise to the one having jurisdiction over your locality of the marriage) see the link below.

http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/philippines-dc/consular-services-dc/faq-dc/#marriage

[Manileña Heart 0]

Thanks so much Greenbaum

[jessel 1]

Good Day,

Please advise me what to do in reporting my marriage to Philippine consulate in LA. I want some clarifications in there Requirements but no one answer their phone. I called many times but sadly no one answer it.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Good Day,

Please advise me what to do in reporting my marriage to Philippine consulate in LA. I want some clarifications in there Requirements but no one answer their phone. I called many times but sadly no one answer it.

Everything required is on the consulate website, column on the right side http://www.philippineconsulatela.org/default.htm

[jessel 1]

Thank you Hank. I read there Requirements and I just want to clarify about the birth certificate part. My husband wasn't born here in USA, does he require a birth certificate in the country of his birth or just a document that his a citizen here in USA like a naturalization certificate and passport? Because they didn't mention that in there Requirements.

[Casey_Ana 7]

Thank you Hank. I read there Requirements and I just want to clarify about the birth certificate part. My husband wasn't born here in USA, does he require a birth certificate in the country of his birth or just a document that his a citizen here in USA like a naturalization certificate and passport? Because they didn't mention that in there Requirements.

Hi, Jessel! No need for your husband's birth certificate. Only the bio-page of his US passport will be asked. I just reported my marriage. They never asked for my husband's bc. Hope this helps.

[Hank_ 9,173]

Thank you Hank. I read there Requirements and I just want to clarify about the birth certificate part. My husband wasn't born here in USA, does he require a birth certificate in the country of his birth or just a document that his a citizen here in USA like a naturalization certificate and passport? Because they didn't mention that in there Requirements.

The process does not ask for a copy of the USC birth certificate, only asks for copies of yours.

For Item 3. A copy of the driver's license will do for the USC or it can be the BIO page of his passport.

Report of Marriage between Filipinos or a Filipino and a Foreign National

The marriage of a Filipino should be reported to and registered with the Philippine National Statistics Office through the Embassy/Consulate General having jurisdiction over the locality where the event took place. Please check the Consulate Finder or the Consulates Link for the states covered by the Embassy/Consulates General in the U.S.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

1. Four (4) original duly-accomplished Report of Marriage Contracted Abroad form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink, signed by both husband and wife. If submitting by mail, the completed forms must be notarized.
2. One (1) original or certified true copy and four (4) photocopies of the Marriage Certificate or Contract (original will be returned)
3. Four (4) photocopies of a government-issued identification card or passport of both husband and wife
4. Four (4) photocopies of Philippine birth certificate of Filipino spouse
5. Self-addressed return envelope, with appropriate stamps for express or priority mail with tracking numbers via US Postal Service, or with pre-paid mailing envelope from private courier of choice, if Report of Marriage is to be mailed back.
6. Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), payable in cash, or money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, made payable to "Embassy of the Philippines" (or "Philippine Consulate General", if application is made at one of the Philippine Consulates General in the U.S.). Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.
7. For applicants residing in U.S. territories or other countries within the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy, applicants should enclose a treasurer’s, manager’s or certified check issued by a local bank that has a corresponding bank in the U.S., payable to the courier of choice, in U.S. dollars, to cover cost of mailing, and a corresponding self-addressed courier’s address label. Personal checks are not accepted.

Edited September 13, 2014 by Hank_

[Hank_ 9,173]

Hi, Jessel! No need for your husband's birth certificate. Only the bio-page of his US passport will be asked. I just reported my marriage. They never asked for my husband's bc. Hope this helps.

Well look who showed up!!! Glad to see things are progressing well with you two!!

Stay Happy!