exit interview from those who has CRBA

[luck-e and Kookie 0]

hi guys,

just want to share my unpleasant experience. I got my son's CRBA last 2006 when he was just 3 months. When I got that, I inquired when should I apply for his Exit clearance, the department of immigration said I can apply for it anytime just be sure that the kid leaves not over 1 month and it only cost 1500 somthing. My fiance and I was in the processes of fixing issues before filing his petition to me that time. So I did not get his exit clearance yet. They told me that my son would have a overstaying penalty if he returns from the US and stays over 1 yr but will not be charged any penalty if he hasn't left philippines yet. SURPRISE SURPRISE. I finally got my visa and now will be flying to US on June 8, so I decided to get his exit clearance certificate last Friday May 29, 2009 and at window 35 of Department of Immigration, they told me that howcome his CRBA was given 2006 and I am applying for his exit clearance only now?? I told them what I was informed way back. So I was instructed to fill up some forms and go to the other window.

This is the window that will give you the quotations on what you will be paying and how much would it cost. It came to my surprise that my payment slip totalled to more than Php 7,000!!! I got so mad and told the girl what I was told before, and she gave me instructions how to waive the penalty costs over Php 4,000. I was instructed to go get a letter of request called 'UPON FILING" and give it to a certain officer at the back of the main immigration building. You have to go to a super dirty place and see alot of fixers around typing documents, photocopying docs also and notarizing as well. My letter costs Php 300. When I came in I dont have my kids 2x2 pics so i had his taken for Php100. I went to the same bulok building again to give my letter of request so that they can waive the penalty. The 'officer' granted my request. (wow thank you ha.. corrupt filipinos)

Anyway, I went back to the counter that gave me the quotation and told me to go straight to the cashier. The cashier stil wants me to pay the full amount despite the letter granted. It seems that he doesnt know whats that for. So i called the girls attention who instructed me to do the waiver. They recomputed it and now was down to more than Php 2,000 plus express lane fee of 500. I felt like I got no choice so I paid for it instead. I went back to window 35 to verify what I paid for, had my sons thumbmark and here's the funniest part, I was asked to come back after 5 hrs to get the certificate! Remember that I paid for express lane fee for 500 and now I am asked to go back after 5 hrs to get it! #######! This is why I hate Philippines. So beware you guys. If you guys got your CRBA, be sure that your kid will leave the philipines the same year or else, every month its a penalty of Php 300.

[rheanick 42]

hi guys,

just want to share my unpleasant experience. I got my son's CRBA last 2006 when he was just 3 months. When I got that, I inquired when should I apply for his Exit clearance, the department of immigration said I can apply for it anytime just be sure that the kid leaves not over 1 month and it only cost 1500 somthing. My fiance and I was in the processes of fixing issues before filing his petition to me that time. So I did not get his exit clearance yet. They told me that my son would have a overstaying penalty if he returns from the US and stays over 1 yr but will not be charged any penalty if he hasn't left philippines yet. SURPRISE SURPRISE. I finally got my visa and now will be flying to US on June 8, so I decided to get his exit clearance certificate last Friday May 29, 2009 and at window 35 of Department of Immigration, they told me that howcome his CRBA was given 2006 and I am applying for his exit clearance only now?? I told them what I was informed way back. So I was instructed to fill up some forms and go to the other window.

This is the window that will give you the quotations on what you will be paying and how much would it cost. It came to my surprise that my payment slip totalled to more than Php 7,000!!! I got so mad and told the girl what I was told before, and she gave me instructions how to waive the penalty costs over Php 4,000. I was instructed to go get a letter of request called 'UPON FILING" and give it to a certain officer at the back of the main immigration building. You have to go to a super dirty place and see alot of fixers around typing documents, photocopying docs also and notarizing as well. My letter costs Php 300. When I came in I dont have my kids 2x2 pics so i had his taken for Php100. I went to the same bulok building again to give my letter of request so that they can waive the penalty. The 'officer' granted my request. (wow thank you ha.. corrupt filipinos)

Anyway, I went back to the counter that gave me the quotation and told me to go straight to the cashier. The cashier stil wants me to pay the full amount despite the letter granted. It seems that he doesnt know whats that for. So i called the girls attention who instructed me to do the waiver. They recomputed it and now was down to more than Php 2,000 plus express lane fee of 500. I felt like I got no choice so I paid for it instead. I went back to window 35 to verify what I paid for, had my sons thumbmark and here's the funniest part, I was asked to come back after 5 hrs to get the certificate! Remember that I paid for express lane fee for 500 and now I am asked to go back after 5 hrs to get it! #######! This is why I hate Philippines. So beware you guys. If you guys got your CRBA, be sure that your kid will leave the philipines the same year or else, every month its a penalty of Php 300.

Good luck on your journey. It seems that you really hate the phillippines.

I hope you wont be ashamed to say that you are a FILIPINO if someone ask you of your nationality.

[bluemist 0]

If you just get your child a PI passport,you dont need to get exit clearance bcoz that will make him dual citizen.

He is automatic dual citizen bcoz he is a native born of Philipines by Filipino mother and American father ..thats what BI told me.All you need to do is show his Philippine passport and US Passport at NAIA and thats it..no more exit clearance fee and penalty.

Anyway,in my daughter's case,i just found out about it too late already..i mean we dont have time anymore to get her a Phil.passport bcoz our flight was in 5days when I went to BI for her exit clearance so the BI told me that just bring her NSO BC with me here in the US and just apply a Phil.passport for her at the nearest Philippine Embassy/Consulate so next time we visit Philippines,she can stay longer when we want too w/o penalty and no limit.

Happy trip!!!

[manilagirl 0]

You only have yourself to be blamed,you didnt do what you had to do before.your child is considered an alien that's why you were asked to pay for his overstaying.you're not here yet in the USA and yet the way you talked seems like you hate your birth country...

[happywifeymom 4]

hi guys,

just want to share my unpleasant experience. I got my son's CRBA last 2006 when he was just 3 months. When I got that, I inquired when should I apply for his Exit clearance, the department of immigration said I can apply for it anytime just be sure that the kid leaves not over 1 month and it only cost 1500 somthing. My fiance and I was in the processes of fixing issues before filing his petition to me that time. So I did not get his exit clearance yet. They told me that my son would have a overstaying penalty if he returns from the US and stays over 1 yr but will not be charged any penalty if he hasn't left philippines yet. SURPRISE SURPRISE. I finally got my visa and now will be flying to US on June 8, so I decided to get his exit clearance certificate last Friday May 29, 2009 and at window 35 of Department of Immigration, they told me that howcome his CRBA was given 2006 and I am applying for his exit clearance only now?? I told them what I was informed way back. So I was instructed to fill up some forms and go to the other window.

This is the window that will give you the quotations on what you will be paying and how much would it cost. It came to my surprise that my payment slip totalled to more than Php 7,000!!! I got so mad and told the girl what I was told before, and she gave me instructions how to waive the penalty costs over Php 4,000. I was instructed to go get a letter of request called 'UPON FILING" and give it to a certain officer at the back of the main immigration building. You have to go to a super dirty place and see alot of fixers around typing documents, photocopying docs also and notarizing as well. My letter costs Php 300. When I came in I dont have my kids 2x2 pics so i had his taken for Php100. I went to the same bulok building again to give my letter of request so that they can waive the penalty. The 'officer' granted my request. (wow thank you ha.. corrupt filipinos)

Anyway, I went back to the counter that gave me the quotation and told me to go straight to the cashier. The cashier stil wants me to pay the full amount despite the letter granted. It seems that he doesnt know whats that for. So i called the girls attention who instructed me to do the waiver. They recomputed it and now was down to more than Php 2,000 plus express lane fee of 500. I felt like I got no choice so I paid for it instead. I went back to window 35 to verify what I paid for, had my sons thumbmark and here's the funniest part, I was asked to come back after 5 hrs to get the certificate! Remember that I paid for express lane fee for 500 and now I am asked to go back after 5 hrs to get it! #######! This is why I hate Philippines. So beware you guys. If you guys got your CRBA, be sure that your kid will leave the philipines the same year or else, every month its a penalty of Php 300.

I agree with Rheanick ,bluemist and Manila girl. The reason you was charge of that is becoz ur baby did not have a Phil. passport which made ur child an alien. You should have that passport as well.

I did'nt get my son's Phil passport when i was there had to get here na.

Edited June 2, 2009 by happywifeymom

[luck-e and Kookie 0]

You only have yourself to be blamed,you didnt do what you had to do before.your child is considered an alien that's why you were asked to pay for his overstaying.you're not here yet in the USA and yet the way you talked seems like you hate your birth country...

everythin in the philippine govertment ofc is currupt. Its not that I hate my birth country as a whole, its just that things never did change. Remember that I asked them when I got my son's CRBA and they didnt informed me of such to mislead me as well. That was confessed by a friend of mine who happens to work there as well.

[happywifeymom 4]

You only have yourself to be blamed,you didnt do what you had to do before.your child is considered an alien that's why you were asked to pay for his overstaying.you're not here yet in the USA and yet the way you talked seems like you hate your birth country...

everythin in the philippine govertment ofc is currupt. Its not that I hate my birth country as a whole, its just that things never did change. Remember that I asked them when I got my son's CRBA and they didnt informed me of such to mislead me as well. That was confessed by a friend of mine who happens to work there as well.

"It is what it is",, no matter what don't 4get kung saang planeta tayo nanggaling.

[sky_blue 0]

I was asked to come back after 5 hrs to get the certificate! Remember that I paid for express lane fee for 500 and now I am asked to go back after 5 hrs to get it! #######! This is why I hate Philippines. So beware you guys. If you guys got your CRBA, be sure that your kid will leave the philipines the same year or else, every month its a penalty of Php 300.

you were ask for 5 hours to wait? why diba dika ba binulongan ng receptionist nila na may way para makuha mo agad exit permit? naku girl naintindihan kita korakot nga nman talaga taga BI