Jia1911

Already received my Interview Letter last Monday and my interview is scheduled for March 28, 2022.

Same e-mail, I also got them around March and then June.  I do hope we can finally get an interview schedule within 60 days..  Keep me posted.

Greetings!
This may help ypu. Pay attention to number six.( Purchase by a foreigner who was originally natural-born Filipino, subject to limitations set by the law.)
 
Exceptions allowing foreigners to acquire land in the Philippines:
Property was acquired prior to the 1935 Constitution; Property was acquired through hereditary succession, with the foreigner being a legal or natural heir; Purchase of a unit or units in a condominium project, subject to 40% foreign ownership limit in the condominium corporation; Purchase of land by a domestic corporation, subject to 40% foreign ownership rule; Purchase by a foreigner married to a Filipino; Purchase by a foreigner who was originally natural-born Filipino, subject to limitations set by the law #6. Purchase by a foreigner who was natural-born Filipino
Natural-born Filipinos who lost their Filipino citizenship and acquired foreign citizenship are eligible to own lands in the Philippines under the 1987 Constitution. The relevant provision states that:
“Section 8 (Article XII). … a natural-born citizen of the Philippines who has lost his Philippine citizenship may be a transferee of private lands, subject to limitations provided by law.”
This simply means foreign citizens, who were former natural-born citizens of the Philippines, are eligible to acquire and own lands.
First things first, what is a “natural-born Filipino”?
The Philippine Constitution defines a natural-born Filipino as a “citizen of the Philippines from birth without having to perform any act to acquire or perfect their Philippine citizenship.”
Specifically, the following people are classified as natural-born Filipinos:
A citizen of the Philippines at the time of the adoption of the 1987 Constitution; Born after January 17, 1973, whose fathers or mothers are citizens of the Philippines at the time of their birth; Born before January 17, 1973, may be born anywhere in the world, to a Filipino father; or to a Filipino mother and that person elects Filipino citizenship upon reaching the age of majority (which is 18 years old) Naturalized under the Philippines’ Naturalization Law; A citizen of the Philippines who married a foreigner but have not renounced their Filipino citizenship Those who acquired Dual citizenship (i.e., Filipino and another citizenship); Those who acquired Derivative (origin or descent) citizenship (i.e., the unmarried child, legitimate or not or adopted, below 18 years of age, of those who re-acquired Philippine citizenship upon effectivity of RA 9225 or the Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003) The specific laws governing land ownership rights of natural-born Filipinos, who acquired foreign citizenship, are Batas Pambansa 185 (BP 185) enacted in 1982 and Republic Act 8179 (RA 8179), which amended the Foreign Investment Act of 1991.
Land ownership rules for foreigners who were natural-born Filipinos:
Here are the limitations for land ownership of non-Filipino citizens who were originally natural-born Filipinos:
1. Lot area limits for acquisition of land to be used for residence:
1,000 square meters (sqm) of urban land 1 hectare of rural land 2. Lot area limits for acquisition of land to be used for business or commerce:
5,000 square meters (sqm) of urban land 3 hectares of rural land Either of the spouses (who are both former natural-born Filipinos) may avail of this privilege, but the total acquisition shall not exceed the maximum area allowed.
In addition, those who acquired urban or rural land for residential purpose while still a Filipino citizen may acquire additional urban or rural land for residential purposes, provided that when added to that already owned, the total shall not exceed the maximum area stated above.
Similarly, the same rules apply to those who already own urban or rural land, while still a Filipino citizen, to be used for business purposes.
The same land ownership guidelines state that a natural-born Filipino may acquire not more than two (2) lots which should be situated in different municipalities or cities anywhere in the Philippines, provided that the total area of those lots do not exceed 1,000 sq. m. for urban land or one (1) hectare for rural land for use as residence, or do not exceed 5,000 sq. m. for urban land or three (3) hectares for rural land for use in business.
The law also disallows a person who already acquired urban land for residential purpose to acquire rural land for residential purpose and vice versa. We have a specific example explaining this in the FAQ below.
In addition, under Section 4 of Rule XII of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 704 as amended by RA 8179, a transferee who has already acquired urban land shall be disqualified from acquiring rural land and vice versa. However, if the transferee has disposed of his rural land, he may still acquire rural land and vice versa, provided that this will be used for business.
We have more practical examples of the application of these land ownership rules for natural-born Filipinos in the FAQ below, but for now, let’s answer a question that has confused some foreign retirees looking to own land:
 
Foreigners with Special Retirement Visa can own land in the Philippines?
There is, unfortunately, a misconception among foreign retirees in the Philippines, specifically those holding a Special Resident Retirees Visa or SRRV, on whether they are allowed to own land.
According to the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA), the agency in charge of issuing SRRV, foreigners holding an SRRV are NOT allowed to own land or real estate property in the Philippines.
If the foreign retiree is legally married to a Filipino citizen, the foreigner may purchase land but, like in Case No. 5 above, the property will be registered in the name of the Filipino spouse.
The exception is a foreign retiree holding an SRRV who was a former natural-born Filipino. The applicable rules will be the same as the rules for natural-born Filipinos who acquired foreign citizenship, as stated in Case No. 6 above.
Credits: Alveo Land FAQ on Land Ownership for “Natural-Born Filipinos”
Question #1: I am a former natural-born Philippine citizen but have become a naturalized citizen of another country. Am I allowed to own land in the Philippines?
Answer: Yes. Any natural-born Filipino citizen who has lost Philippine citizenship may still own private land in the Philippines up to a maximum area of 5,000 square meters in the case of rural land. See ownership limits in Case No. 6 above.
Question #2: Can I purchase several lots located in different cities and municipalities if the total area of all lots does not exceed 5,000 square meters of urban land or three hectares of rural land?
Answer: A former natural-born Philippine citizen is allowed to acquire not more than two (2) lots situated in different municipalities or cities. The total area of the two lots should not exceed 5,000 square meters of urban land or three (3) hectares of rural land.
Question #3: If I am allowed to own a maximum of two lots situated in different municipalities or cities, can I own a 5,000 square-meter urban lot in one city (for example, Quezon City) and three hectares of rural land and vice versa?
Answer: No. A former natural-born Philippine citizen who has already acquired urban land shall be disqualified from acquiring rural land and vice versa.
Question #4: Is there a way for a former natural-born Philippine citizen to own more than 5,000 square meters of urban land or three hectares of rural land?
Answer: Yes. If a former natural-born Philippine citizen reacquires Philippine citizenship law, he can acquire land without area limit.
 
REFERENCE:6 Ways Foreigners Can Own Land & Buy Real Estate in the Philippines (pinoymoneytalk.com)

YES they can.
 
I was going to give a detailed response  ...    But I see Joe Kano covered it pretty good.

Have you been DQ’ed? I am also in the same category. Waiting for an interview schedule. 

Greetings!
Keep that hope alive! F2B applicants.

I am. DQ'd last March, but I guess pushed back in the line thanks to COVID. Haven't logged in here for a long time as there's nothing to update on my end.

Yes. D'q-ed today 🙄

Yes. D'q-ed today 🙄

Yes, include the parents and sister. If the passport number is a mandatory field, you will not be allowed to submit the form if it is blank.

Ok, I guess this is right that the Presidential Proclamation affects on our cases!
 
Simply, they pushed us far away until this 60-day suspension is over. Not sure why but this is very unfair! We were in the line earlier, because of this, we have to wait longer. 
So potentially we could hope to get our DQ's emails within 10 days or so! 
 
Someone like me is waiting for their wife to come. This proclamation does not make any sense at all! 
 
https://monosnap.com/file/OfeoKKZ2N6N6p86qjQ8dy3KeusguoI
 

Hi, just go notified today that we're DQ'd!!! We are very happy!!
Original Submission: December 13
Request for additional documents: Feb 13
Resubmitted documents: March 5
DQ: June 8
Now another step is waiting for the schedule of interview.  Does anyone have any idea how long it will take?
 
Thanks! 

17th May 2019

No. I don't understand the logic behind this. Some are getting approved that submitted later than us and the date is not moving whatsoever. Weird... keeping the finger crossed for a message SOON!
Maybe we should send them a message if they forgot some of us lol

Its a good day!  Just got DQ'd today!  I resubmitted my 864 (with original signature)  on 05/14/2020....took 2 weeks for them to review my resubmitted 864 and finally approve!

I am an FB-1 visa applicant and not F1 or IR5 🙂

Yes, FB-1 is for UNMARRIED SONS AND DAUGHTER OF US CITIZEN ADULT.

Thanks for sharing your visa journey. Wish you luck! My sister still waiting for her Welcome Letter from NVC. Hopefully, we will receive an email from the NVC next month regarding on her visa since her priority date is current on Dates on Filing. 

Hello everyone! Got DQ yesterday Alhamdolilah 2nd resubmission was on 17th march! Everyone is getting dqs randomly good luck everybody 

Hello everyone, I just received my DQ email today 5/15/2020.  Originally submitted documents to NVC on January 19 and received RFE requesting marriage termination document and W-2s on March 7 which I uploaded on March 7.  So about 10 weeks to review resubmissions, ugh.

@Firebread Congrats!! I resubmitted my last document March 5. Hmmmmm, I hope we get DQ'd soon.  

Congrats to you!! Did they give you an interview schedule? Which country are you from?

Good night, got DQ'd today! Last submission was March 7th!.

Good morning, it is a new month, let's hope and pray for an increase in DQ's!