Does my daughters need to file for dual citizenship

[momoftwo 0]

Me and my husband are both green card holders. My daughters were born here in California. Do I still need to file for dual citizenship for them? I already filed for the late registration in the Philippines. I have a copy of the birth certificate from the Philippines. Is it necessary for us to file for a dual citizen application or they are automatically a Filipino citizen? Thank you for answering

[Ontarkie 14,977]

~~Moved To the PI forum, from DCF - The OP is asking about a Philippines process.~~

[payxibka 10,048]

Dual citizenship is a personal choice. 

 

Dual Citizenship Frequently Asked Questions  <<  Back to top      Who are eligible for dual citizenship? Natural-born citizens of the Philippines who acquired foreign citizenship by naturalization. RA 9225 does not apply to dual citizens by birth, i.e., a child born in the United States when either parent was still a Filipino citizen at the time.  If the birth was reported to the Philippine Embassy of Consulate, the child is considered to be a dual citizen from birth.  <<  Back to top   Who are natural born citizens of the Philippines? Natural born citizens of the Philippines are those who are citizens of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship  Examples: ·         Those whose fathers and/or mothers are citizens of the Philippines at the time of their birth; and ·         Those born before 17 January 1973 of Filipino mothers, who elect Philippine citizenship upon reaching the age of majority

Edited December 19, 2017 by payxibka

[momoftwo 0]

Natural-born citizens of the Philippines who acquired foreign citizenship by naturalization.

RA 9225 does not apply to dual citizens by birth, i.e., a child born in the United States when either parent was still a Filipino citizen at the time.  If the birth was reported to the Philippine Embassy of Consulate, the child is considered to be a dual citizen from birth.

[Hank_ 9,174]

12 hours ago, momoftwo said:

Me and my husband are both green card holders. My daughters were born here in California. Do I still need to file for dual citizenship for them? I already filed for the late registration in the Philippines. I have a copy of the birth certificate from the Philippines. Is it necessary for us to file for a dual citizen application or they are automatically a Filipino citizen? Thank you for answering

Your daughter is already is a dual citizen.  You completed Report of Birth (ROB) through the consulate that is all you needed to accomplish.