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mvp2313   0

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Me and my American fiance are planning to get marry on January 2016 ,we were thinking about dual citizenship while I was browsing in Google it doesn't allow American to apply for dual citizenship here in Philippines then he has no way then to apply for tourist visa and apply again to extend his visitation here in Philippines as he don't have plans to stay permanent in Kentucky,but he still wanted to get back for his daughter with me and go back again here in Philippines likely 6months in Kentucky and 6 months here in Philippines, my question if I can apply for dual citizenship even I don't born in US? Because before we were planning to apply for spouse visa the. I may no longer a Filipino citizen

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Tahoma   2,298

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You can apply for U.S. citizenship about three years after you get your green card. There are some residency requirements for citizenship, so you might want to check it out. Since you will be living in 'pinas for six months at a time, it may or may not delay your citizenship process.

While you have your green card, you will be able to visit 'pinas for as long as you want, because you will still be a Filipino citizen. Just be mindful of the U.S. residency requirements.

After you become a U.S. citizen, you will be able to visit 'pinas for up to one year at a time. This is called the "balikbayan privilege." Your husband can also use the balikbayan privilege (as long as he enters 'pinas with you).

Also, after you become a U.S. citizen, you can reacquire your Filipino citizenship. When you reacquire your Filipino citizenship, you will be a dual citizen. Of course, with your Filipino citizenship, there is no limit on how long you can stay in 'pinas for no charge.

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*** Country-specific thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the Philippines regional subforum -- not chiefly a CR-1 process issue. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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Me and my American fiance are planning to get marry on January 2016 ,we were thinking about dual citizenship while I was browsing in Google it doesn't allow American to apply for dual citizenship here in Philippines then he has no way then to apply for tourist visa and apply again to extend his visitation here in Philippines as he don't have plans to stay permanent in Kentucky,but he still wanted to get back for his daughter with me and go back again here in Philippines likely 6months in Kentucky and 6 months here in Philippines, my question if I can apply for dual citizenship even I don't born in US? Because before we were planning to apply for spouse visa the. I may no longer a Filipino citizen

You (Filipino) can have dual citizenship. After 3 years as a LPR (Legal Permanent Resident), with a maximum of 6 months outside the USA you can apply for naturalization. Even if you completed a spousal visa you are still a Philippines citizen, marriage does not change that, only completing the naturalization process causes you to lose your Philippines citizenship. Thus the dual citizenship process offered by the Philippines, which is simply and easy to complete.

As for your (soon to be husband) he does not need to worry about visas when staying in the Phils, as long as he enters the Philippines with you (his wife) he can get the balikbayan stamp in his passport which allows him to stay in the Phils for up to a year without issue. (always leave one day short of the year to avoid fees)

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