Dual citizenship

[Dan and Judy 614]

Judy Got her permanent green card a few months ago and I was thinking I was just about done with this stuff for a while.

I thought you had to be here 5 years to go for citizenship but apparently it's only 3. so that's just around the corner.

Has anybody been researching the pro's and con's of dual citizenship?

Also read that her PI passport is no good after becoming US cit. If she becomes US citizen and then goes for the dual

citizenship does that make the old passport good again or do you have to start from scratch with a new one?

Would she even need a PI passport if she has a US passport and dual citizenship?

I imagine the Philippines is the only other country we would travel to.

[Dan and Judy 614]

Well, Here's a fun fact. If you live in Texas you have to go to Los Angeles in person to get the dual citizenship. Same if you just want to renew PI passport

Well, Here's a fun fact. If you live in Texas you have to go to Los Angeles in person to get the dual citizenship. Same if you just want to renew PI passport

[Hank_ 9,174]

Judy Got her permanent green card a few months ago and I was thinking I was just about done with this stuff for a while.

I thought you had to be here 5 years to go for citizenship but apparently it's only 3. so that's just around the corner.

Has anybody been researching the pro's and con's of dual citizenship?

Also read that her PI passport is no good after becoming US cit. If she becomes US citizen and then goes for the dual

citizenship does that make the old passport good again or do you have to start from scratch with a new one?

Would she even need a PI passport if she has a US passport and dual citizenship?

I imagine the Philippines is the only other country we would travel to.

Yup, only 3 years to be eligible for citizenship when married. Barely get the 10 year GC and you are starting the citizenship process.

The PI passport is not valid if your wife does not retain her PI citizenship (dual citizen).

Pros are land ownership, voting and living in the Phils just to list the obvious ones. Cons - can't think of any.

I know my wife is planning on dual citizenship.

Well, Here's a fun fact. If you live in Texas you have to go to Los Angeles in person to get the dual citizenship. Same if you just want to renew PI passport

Well, Here's a fun fact. If you live in Texas you have to go to Los Angeles in person to get the dual citizenship. Same if you just want to renew PI passport

No you don't have to travel to LA, you just need to do the process in person, you can attend a consulate outreach event. They just finished two in Texas, so it will most likely be next year before the next outreach events come to Texas again, you can check the consulate website for dates.

[Dan and Judy 614]

Thanks

[Greenbaum 12,259]

_{DUAL CITIZENSHIP}

_{Republic Act 9225 otherwise known as the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 (more popularly known as the Dual Citizenship Law) enables former natural-born Filipinos who have become naturalized citizens of another country to reacquire/retain their Philippine citizenship by taking an oath of allegiance to the Republic of the Philippines before a Philippine Consular Officer. Upon reacquiring their Philippine citizenship, they shall enjoy full civil, economic and political rights as Filipinos.}

_{Under the principle of derivative citizenship, unmarried children below eighteen (18) years of age, whether legitimate, illegitimate, or adopted, of former Filipino parents who reacquired their Philippine citizenship under this law, may also be deemed Filipino citizens, if they are included in the parent’s application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship.}

_{However, there is another kind of dual citizenship, which is not covered by the law. This pertains to a dual citizen by birth: A child born in the United States when either parent was still a Filipino citizen is considered to be a dual citizen from birth (if born on or after January 17, 1973).}

_{From <http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/philippines-sf/consular-services-sf/faq-sf/>}

_{Application for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship}

_{REQUIREMENTS:}

_{Submit the original and one duplicate copy of the following required documents to apply for reacquisition of Philippine citizenship:}

1. _{One (1) original and one (1) photocopy of the duly-accomplished Dual Citizenship application form, typed or printed legibly in black or blue ink}
2. _{Copy of Philippine Birth Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
3. _{Copies of Philippine and U.S. Passports (originals to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
4. _{Copy of Marriage Certificate/Contract, for married women (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
5. _{Copy of U.S. Naturalization Certificate (original to be presented before the oath taking, when applying by mail)}
6. _{Six (6) colored photos, 2” x 2”, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant’s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.}
7. _{Processing fee of $50.00 (non-refundable), payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.}

_{Note: The Philippine Embassy/Consulate General assumes no responsibility for any delay or loss in the mail, or while the documents are in the custody of the courier service. The applicant should note the tracking numbers of all envelopes used and submitted.}

_{ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS for Derivative Citizenship}

1. _{Ensure that the appropriate portions on page 2 of the Dual Citizenship application form are filled up}
2. _{Duplicate original or certified photocopy of the birth certificate of the children and their non-Philippine passport}
3. _{Three (3) identical colored photos, 2” x 2”, taken within six months before the date of application, showing a clear front view of applicant’s face, with a white background. No sleeveless attire. Blurred or low quality photos are not accepted.}
4. _{Processing fee of $25.00 (non-refundable), per derivative child, payable in money order, bank draft, certified check or cashier’s check, and cash when personally applying. Personal checks and credit cards are not accepted.}

_{The applicant will be informed of the date for the oath taking before a Consular Officer at the Embassy/Consulate General. Prior to taking his/her oath, the applicant will be required to sign the Oath of Allegiance prepared by the Embassy/Consulate General. The applicant will receive his/her original copy of the notarized oath of allegiance, together with the Order of Approval, Petition for Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship and Identification Certificate issued by the Embassy/Consulate General, after the oath has been administered.}

_{If the applicant is a Bureau of Immigration registered alien, he shall surrender the original ACR and ICR/CRTV, or in its absence, an affidavit explaining the loss of said documents for transmittal to the BI.}

_{From <http://www.philippinessanfrancisco.org/philippines-sf/consular-services-sf/faq-sf/>}

[Greenbaum 12,259]

To piggy back on Hanks statement that your GC expires and you need to adjust to permanent 10 year card. The paperwork needs to be submitted 90 days before meeting the residency requirement which is 3 years. So at 2 years and 9 months you would submit your paperwork for the 10 GC.

[Dan and Judy 614]

To piggy back on Hanks statement that your GC expires and you need to adjust to permanent 10 year card. The paperwork needs to be submitted 90 days before meeting the residency requirement which is 3 years. So at 2 years and 9 months you would submit your paperwork for the 10 GC.

are you confusing the green card with applying for citizenship?

[Hank_ 9,174]

To piggy back on Hanks statement that your GC expires and you need to adjust to permanent 10 year card. The paperwork needs to be (can be) submitted 90 days before meeting the residency requirement which is 3 years. So at 2 1 years and 9 months you would submit your paperwork for the 10 GC.

Whooooaaaa!!! Need some fixing there, just not sure what.

Conditional green card is good for 2 years, so at 1 year and 9 months you are eligible to file. There is a 90 day window that you need to file within, not required to file 90 days before.

At three years of residency (LPR) one is eligible for naturalization when married to a USC. No requirement to file the paperwork 90 days earlier then that date.

Must have 913 days of residing within the USA also, and a few other requirements.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

are you confusing the green card with applying for citizenship?

Sorry, yes I did get the two mixed up. It is one year and nine months to file for permanent residency (10 year Green Card).

"A conditional permanent resident receives a green card valid for 2 years. In order to remain a permanent resident, a conditional permanent resident must file a petition to remove the condition during the 90 days before the card expires. The conditional card cannot be renewed. The conditions must be removed or you will lose your permanent resident status."

http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-green-card-granted/conditional-permanent-residence