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So I and my son would need visas? My son's a dual citizen, but we have to go to California from Montana if we want to go to the Philippine consulate for our region. That's not easy for us at all. It's a 19 hour drive or 2 hours by plane but it's 2 hours to the airport. No outreach things either. 😔

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24 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

So I and my son would need visas? My son's a dual citizen, but we have to go to California from Montana if we want to go to the Philippine consulate for our region. That's not easy for us at all. It's a 19 hour drive or 2 hours by plane but it's 2 hours to the airport. No outreach things either. 😔

Currently no possibility of visas upon arrival

YMMV

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14 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

Crazy, looks like it's just a covid thing though. So it should go away eventually. 

My understanding from my wife's relatives who work at BI, this is a permanent change.  There is no talk of ever stopping the pre trip visa.  That can certainly change but they are gearing up at the consulates for lots of requests.

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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15 minutes ago, Redheadguy03 said:

Crazy, looks like it's just a covid thing though. So it should go away eventually. 

I sure hope so or 'I shall not return.' :-)))

Finally done...

 

 

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2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

My understanding from my wife's relatives who work at BI, this is a permanent change.  There is no talk of ever stopping the pre trip visa.  That can certainly change but they are gearing up at the consulates for lots of requests.

Ughh...

Finally done...

 

 

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14 minutes ago, boris64 said:

Ughh...

Just another blow to the tourism economy of the Philippines.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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3 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Just another blow to the tourism economy of the Philippines.

Huge!  It doesn't make sense but it is most likely politics.  Imagine all the K-1 people who have to get their pre trip visas to meet.  How many young couples want to go through that?  It is a hassle for me and I'm a spouse.  Some people with ASEAN Diplomat status are safe though...LOL

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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22 minutes ago, boris64 said:

Ughh...

The cost to tourism may make them change their minds hopefully.  They need our money!

 

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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9 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Huge!  It doesn't make sense but it is most likely politics.  Imagine all the K-1 people who have to get their pre trip visas to meet.  How many young couples want to go through that?  It is a hassle for me and I'm a spouse.  Some people with ASEAN Diplomat status are safe though...LOL

Well I do have an APEC!

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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Just now, Paul & Mary said:

Well I do have an APEC!

Why yes you do!  LOL  I'm looking back into that too.

 

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

IMG_5168.jpeg

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4 hours ago, Redheadguy03 said:

So I and my son would need visas? My son's a dual citizen, but we have to go to California from Montana if we want to go to the Philippine consulate for our region. That's not easy for us at all. It's a 19 hour drive or 2 hours by plane but it's 2 hours to the airport. No outreach things either. 😔

What Phillipine documents does your son have?

"Please further be informed that as dual citizen, it is not mandatory to apply for a Philippine passport. You may use your US passport when travelling to the Philippines. You simply have to present your dual documents to the Philippine Immigration Officer as proof of Philippine citizenship.https://www.newyorkpcg.org/our-services/dual-citizenship Though, that page doesn't mention what documents for airline check-in will be accepted by airline employees.

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2 hours ago, John & Rose said:

Why yes you do!  LOL  I'm looking back into that too.

 

Unfortunately the US and Canada are transitional members (and will probably always be due to visa policy).  So APEC cards don't work as VISA for USC.   But it does speed you up going thru the Immigration Lines!   And pre covid the only visa I ever had to get was China - everywhere else was visa on arrival.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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17 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Unfortunately the US and Canada are transitional members (and will probably always be due to visa policy).  So APEC cards don't work as VISA for USC.   But it does speed you up going thru the Immigration Lines!   And pre covid the only visa I ever had to get was China - everywhere else was visa on arrival.

I swore I read that you need a visa OR APEC diplomatic status but it is so convoluted right now that I trust what you say.  

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

IMG_5168.jpeg

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38 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I swore I read that you need a visa OR APEC diplomatic status but it is so convoluted right now that I trust what you say.  

APEC cards from everywhere but US and Canada have the 3 letter country code that they can be used as a visa for printed on the back.   Each country makes its own choice when a full member countries national applies about extending an APEC endorsement.  It can take 6 months to get a card.  The Obama administration couldn't figure out what to do about going to a full APEC member.   So here we are.

 

I should get my Mexican Citizenship done ;)

 

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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