Questions about my Wife's Philippines citizenship

[TLRIDERBX 0]

My wife and I are newly married and while this may seem far out I need some guidance in how her Philippine citizenship is affected by our marriage here in the USA.

We both know that when our retirement’s comes we will be returning to Negros Oriental in the Philippines and wanted to know once her time reaches 10+ years and we have filed all our paperwork and she becomes a citizen does she loose her Philippine citizenship and all the benefits that comes with it.

The ability to buy land is the most important as we are thinking on a few ventures and the land will be essential as renting land is a sure fire way to see your business rise and then crumble.

If anyone can post a forum or give advice as to how they handled this, relocating back to the Philippines and starting a business after completing a k1 visa I would greatly appreciate this info.

Looking to set a map for our "Happily ever after"

Eddie & lady

[collnin4412 0]

Apply for dual citizenship

http://immigration.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=163&Itemid=83

[biaobiao 40]

check with the embassy.. if she keeps her PI passport, she is still a balikbayan and still have same rights...

[TBoneTX 45,287]

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[actob99 156]

Good question. I'm not 100% sure but throwing it out there so someone who knows will answer. If she gets a US passport she still has her filipino passport. I believe you never lose citizenship

In the Philippines just because you become a US citizen as they are allowed to have duel

Citizenship. Make sure you send the documents in to recognize your marriage in the philippines.

[Markieboy 104]

Good question. I'm not 100% sure but throwing it out there so someone who knows will answer. If she gets a US passport she still has her filipino passport. I believe you never lose citizenship

In the Philippines just because you become a US citizen as they are allowed to have duel

Citizenship. Make sure you send the documents in to recognize your marriage in the philippines.

Congratulations on your recent marriage!

Your wife will first receive her permanent resident card (green card). She can be a permanent resident for years and years...and never apply for U.S. citizenship.

However, if she chooses to become a U.S. citizen, she renounces all allegiances (Philippines) and effectively loses her Philippine citizenship.

According to Philippines' Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act, you may then maintain your Philippine citizenship. Under their modified Oath of Allegiance, applicants for dual citizenship swear to support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. Nowhere in the Oath is there any renouncing of allegiance.

Hope this helps you some.

[Rio_Joy 2]

Congratulations on your recent marriage!

Your wife will first receive her permanent resident card (green card). She can be a permanent resident for years and years...and never apply for U.S. citizenship.

However, if she chooses to become a U.S. citizen, she renounces all allegiances (Philippines) and effectively loses her Philippine citizenship.

According to Philippines' Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act, you may then maintain your Philippine citizenship. Under their modified Oath of Allegiance, applicants for dual citizenship swear to support and defend the Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. Nowhere in the Oath is there any renouncing of allegiance.

Hope this helps you some.

[Caryh 5,206]

K-1 entry

Marry

Report marriage to Philippine consulate

AOS

ROC

Citizenship

Take oath to reaffirm citizenship with the Philippines

Retire

Repeating a reverse process

You apply for permanent residence status before going to the Philippines

Get Conditional Residency 1 year

Get multi-year residency

After 5 years, if you've learned a major native language, you can get citizenship in the Philippines.

Make bar bets with Filipinos that you're a Filipino to, then show your Philippine passport to win free beers.

Well at least thats my 20 year plan

[Markieboy 104]

K-1 entry

Marry

Report marriage to Philippine consulate

AOS

ROC

Citizenship

Take oath to reaffirm citizenship with the Philippines

Retire

Repeating a reverse process

You apply for permanent residence status before going to the Philippines

Get Conditional Residency 1 year

Get multi-year residency

After 5 years, if you've learned a major native language, you can get citizenship in the Philippines.

Make bar bets with Filipinos that you're a Filipino to, then show your Philippine passport to win free beers.

Well at least thats my 20 year plan

Are you referring to you? Or your wife?

Once your Filipino spouse reaquires Philippine citizenship, the person has dual citizenship (U.S. citizen and Philippine citizen).

If you're referring to yourself, you most certainly can attain Philippine citizenship. BUT...this would require renouncing and giving up your U.S. citizenship.

The dual citizenship is only for former Filipinos. These applicants do not renounce their U.S. citizenship, but do swear allegiance to the Philippines.

IMHO, renouncing your U.S. citizenship for Philippine citizenship is not a good idea. Just my thoughts.

I do like the idea of free beers, though!

[Caryh 5,206]

First half is my wife coming here. Second half is when we return there to live, with me going through the process. So basically we'll both go through an immigration process.

My wife never really wanted to leave the Philippines, and if she didn't think I wanted to return to her country eventually, I doubt she would have came at all.

But I am looking forward to the day I can mess with the locals that a tall blonde guy is a Filipino

Are you referring to you? Or your wife?

Once your Filipino spouse reaquires Philippine citizenship, the person has dual citizenship (U.S. citizen and Philippine citizen).

If you're referring to yourself, you most certainly can attain Philippine citizenship. BUT...this would require renouncing and giving up your U.S. citizenship.

The dual citizenship is only for former Filipinos. These applicants do not renounce their U.S. citizenship, but do swear allegiance to the Philippines.

IMHO, renouncing your U.S. citizenship for Philippine citizenship is not a good idea. Just my thoughts.

I do like the idea of free beers, though!

[actob99 156]

I have lived there a while, plan on moving back and retiring there early... But I will never give up my US citizenship, not needed!!!

[Caryh 5,206]

I have lived there a while, plan on moving back and retiring there early... But I will never give up my US citizenship, not needed!!!

The USA allows you to pick up citizenship in other countries. You just can't fight in their military against USA interests or I believe run for national office in the second country.

[Hank_ 9,174]

My wife and I are newly married and while this may seem far out I need some guidance in how her Philippine citizenship is affected by our marriage here in the USA.

We both know that when our retirement’s comes we will be returning to Negros Oriental in the Philippines and wanted to know once her time reaches 10+ years and we have filed all our paperwork and she becomes a citizen does she loose her Philippine citizenship and all the benefits that comes with it.

The ability to buy land is the most important as we are thinking on a few ventures and the land will be essential as renting land is a sure fire way to see your business rise and then crumble.

If anyone can post a forum or give advice as to how they handled this, relocating back to the Philippines and starting a business after completing a k1 visa I would greatly appreciate this info.

Looking to set a map for our "Happily ever after"

Eddie & lady

Marriage has zero affect on your wife's citizenship in the Philippines. Your wife getting a green card has zero affect on your wife's citizenship.

Your will can obtain her U.S. citizenship three (3) years after she first gets her green card, as long as she is married to you, this affects her Philippine citizenship. Once she becomes a citizen of the USA she can do her dual citizenship through the Philippine consulate very easily.

[Hank_ 9,174]

First half is my wife coming here. Second half is when we return there to live, with me going through the process. So basically we'll both go through an immigration process.

My wife never really wanted to leave the Philippines, and if she didn't think I wanted to return to her country eventually, I doubt she would have came at all.

But I am looking forward to the day I can mess with the locals that a tall blonde guy is a Filipino

I doubt I would ever bother getting (dual) Philippine citizenship, getting the 13A visa is more than adequate for living there long term. The second you obtain Philippine citizenship should you have a serious "issue" the option of contacting the embassy will be tossed out the window.

[Markieboy 104]

I doubt I would ever bother getting (dual) Philippine citizenship, getting the 13A visa is more than adequate for living there long term. The second you obtain Philippine citizenship should you have a serious "issue" the option of contacting the embassy will be tossed out the window.

Foreigners cannot get dual citizenship. Dual citizenship is only for former Filipinos. Not their spouses.

You can get Philippine citizenship by way of renouncing your U.S. citizenship. You will lose your U.S. citizenship, and will become a Filipino citizen...not a dual citizen.

I agree, the 13A visa is great if living there long term. For me, even the Balikbayan visa is adequate.

There is one important thing to remember for foreigners getting Philippine citizenship and giving up their U.S. citizenship. If ever you needed to return to the U.S. (e.g. death in the family), you will most likely need to apply for a tourist visa. Remember, you will be a Filipino now...even if you are white. U.S. will treat you like any other citizen of a foreign country. And you will need certain types of visa to lawfully enter the U.S. Just something to consider.