To Qualify for DCF

[Clark needs help 0]

Do I NEED to be a dual citizen to qualify for DCF or just be staying in the country for more than 6 months?

I'm A filipino, but is a U.S. citizen and I married my wife in the Philippines. Right now i'm staying there with her since she is pregnant. I want to know if I can file DCF. And one more question, once my wife gives birthw while i'm in the Philippines, can my child be considered US citizen? Any Help will be appreciated.

[kaffy 2]

You don't need to be a dual citizen however you have to be a legal resident of that country who has resided there for at least 6 months (usually - some Embassies have longer residency requirements) to qualify for DCF.

And one more question, once my wife gives birthw while i'm in the Philippines, can my child be considered US citizen?

If your child is born in the Philippines I believe you have to file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad with the Embassy/Consulate

[Clark needs help 0]

You don't need to be a dual citizen however you have to be a legal resident of that country who has resided there for at least 6 months (usually - some Embassies have longer residency requirements) to qualify for DCF.

And one more question, once my wife gives birthw while i'm in the Philippines, can my child be considered US citizen?

If your child is born in the Philippines I believe you have to file a Consular Report of Birth Abroad with the Embassy/Consulate

When you say "Legal resident" what do you mean? What documents if any, besides a dual citizenship ( if not applied for one ) can I show to prove i'm a legal resident?

[kaffy 2]

My husband only had to show his visa and passport stamp of arrival. But you could be asked to show other proof too such as lease, proof of a job, etc