Possible questions? Help?

[Cerisee_28 0]

Hi! So a couple of months ago I posted on this thread about doing my dual citizenship. I was about to start the process but my dad stopped me. Instead, he'll pay for my penalties along with how much I owe. Now my question is once I go back to California, at the customs/immigration area what are the possible questions will they have? Seeing as they'll know I overstayed in the Philippines. I'm just asking to prepare myself. I'll hopefully leave by June 1st once I get all my payments settled around May.

 

Thank you for the help!

[Jojo92122 1,924]

The US doesn't care that you overstayed in the PI.

[Cerisee_28 0]

2 minutes ago, Jojo92122 said:

The US doesn't care that you overstayed in the PI.

So they wouldn't ask questions once I reach SFO airport? Okay, thanks for the heads up. People surrounding me kept telling me to search up the possible questions that the customs might ask once they see I overstayed. 

[Redheadguy03 505]

7 minutes ago, Cerisee_28 said:

So they wouldn't ask questions once I reach SFO airport? Okay, thanks for the heads up. People surrounding me kept telling me to search up the possible questions that the customs might ask once they see I overstayed. 

America doesn't have jurisdiction in any way there. Now the Philippines will probably fine you for overstaying, but as far as America goes you should be fine. 

[Sagot 1,548]

5 hours ago, Cerisee_28 said:

Hi! So a couple of months ago I posted on this thread about doing my dual citizenship. I was about to start the process but my dad stopped me. Instead, he'll pay for my penalties along with how much I owe. Now my question is once I go back to California, at the customs/immigration area what are the possible questions will they have? Seeing as they'll know I overstayed in the Philippines. I'm just asking to prepare myself. I'll hopefully leave by June 1st once I get all my payments settled around May.

 

Thank you for the help!

USA won't care about your over-stay.

 

Are you going to complete dual citizenship once you are in the USA?   It is easier to complete in the USA.. crazy as that may sound... still requires an in person visit to a consulate or during an outreach event.

Edited April 28, 2017 by Sagot

[Cerisee_28 0]

Hey guys! Thank you so so so much for answering. I sort of figured it out. But my aunt and dad were still a bit worried about it. And yeah, I'll be paying all my fines at the immigration. But if I do that, would I still have to pay extra at the airport? I saw in a post here before that the person had to pay extra at the airport, I just need to get the cleared up.

 

As for me doing my dual citizenship. I will probably still do it but once I get back to California. That would be the easiest plus I think it would be cheaper, If I'm not mistaken.

[Sagot 1,548]

22 minutes ago, Cerisee_28 said:

Hey guys! Thank you so so so much for answering. I sort of figured it out. But my aunt and dad were still a bit worried about it. And yeah, I'll be paying all my fines at the immigration. But if I do that, would I still have to pay extra at the airport? I saw in a post here before that the person had to pay extra at the airport, I just need to get the cleared up.

 

As for me doing my dual citizenship. I will probably still do it but once I get back to California. That would be the easiest plus I think it would be cheaper, If I'm not mistaken.

Once you have your ECC  there should not be any extra fees at the airport... but who knows... Welcome to the Philippines.  

 

Good the hear you are going to pursue dual citizenship once back in the States.

Edited April 28, 2017 by Sagot

[Cerisee_28 0]

1 minute ago, Sagot said:

Once you have your ECC  there should not be any extra fees at the airport... but who knows... Welcome to the Philippines.  

This is so true. You'd think I know by now since I've been here for 5 years >.> 😂

[Sagot 1,548]

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