Report of Marriage - what else is it needed for?

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It puzzles me why Phil Consulates/Embassies do not have a standardized list of requirements (excluding the marriage certificates though since each vcountry might have different policies for them). The PH Consulate in Vancouver, BC does not list photos of either spouse as a requirement.

Me either I never heard that's one of the requirements I even mailed our report of marriage along with 4 copies of report of marriage form and authenticated copy of our marriage certificate, the only thing because we mailed it the report of marriage form needs to be notarized that's it and need to have a returned mail paid because they will mail you back the signed documents. The consulate is responsible to transmit your marriage at NSO and DFA Manila.

[Marzy 1]

Philippines gov't can always find something unique to give their citizens like me to register their marriage in old fashion way. They could systematized this thing like registering online, and they can contact USCIS or INS for verification.

Edited February 21, 2010 by Fresgal

[Marzy 1]

This is an interesting but odd twist in the discussion.

I'm assuming all this discussion about a Pinay marrying outside the Phil and then not filing an ROM so she can marry again in the Phil is purely just hypothetical/theoretical discussion for the sake of discussion. I certainly hope it is not a reflection of how VJers look upon their fellow Pinays.

I'll bite.

It's not as if the sinister-minded Pinay is going to have it easy. Assuming the evil (bwa ha ha) Pinay, previously married abroad and didn't file an ROM, did get married again in the Phil, she is certainly liable to being sued. Even if no ROM has been filed, it is certainly up to any person bent on marrying anyone (whether an evil Pinay or some other person of whatever nationality) to research background information on his spouse-to-be. Don't we all check that our future mates are clean? If, after all our efforts in background checking, we still missed that bit of info about a previous marriage that is still valid, then go ahead and SUE SUE SUE her. Granted, suing her will not make up for one's broken heart and children suddenly separated from another parent, but that's life. There's never any guarantee that one's marriage will work. You just have to try your darndest best.

I'm married for three years which took place in United States that I didn't report to our consulate in US. Does it make me a single woman when I'm out of America? I think, some people are full of sh!t. Someone think that way should get their head fix. Probably, they just get married for their predicament.

Edited February 21, 2010 by Fresgal

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I'm married for three years which took place in United States that I didn't report to our consulate in US. Does it make me a single woman when I'm out of America? I think, some people are full of sh!t. Someone think that way should get their head fix. Probably, they just get married for their predicament.

You could tell that again to Gabby Concepcion and Ruffa Gutierrez... Both marriages in the philippines with full media coverage and all frills.