 Instant Citizenship You have probably heard about the story of a famous Filipino actor who became an 妬nstant・U.S. citizen. His case caught the imagination of so many Filipinos. Suddenly, they began building their family tree, wondering if the branches would lead back to America. But more than the desire to go to America, there is really something wonderfully exciting about learning your true heritage Click the following to access the article: Will Naturalization Delay the Petition? While it is true that the F2-B petition is automatically converted into the F-1 category once the petitioner naturalizes, it is also true that you can request the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to retain the F-2B category. Click the following to access the article: Expedited Naturalization Through Military Service But for Jezreel, the need to become a United States citizen is immediate. He has just arrived from the Philippines through a petition filed by his citizen wife. His father Winslo had come to the United States ahead of him as a tourist, and now he has exceeded his stay. The problem is that Winslo is suffering from a serious case of arthritis and other old-age ailments, for which he needs immediate medical intervention. Click the following to access the article: Postponing Your Oath Taking Then, she sobbed. Her mother suddenly passed away during the weekend. She needs to take the next available flight home. You see, if Maggie swears in as a U.S. citizen, she cannot anymore use her Philippine passport and green card. She will no longer be a Filipino and an immigrant, so she will need a United States passport to travel. Problem is, it takes some time to get a blue passport. Click the following to access the article: Dual Citizenship The United States recognizes dual citizenship, but some concerns have been raised that taking the oath of Philippine citizenship may amount to a renunciation of U.S. citizenship. According to the “Advice About Possible Loss of U.S. Citizenship and Dual Nationality” issued by the Department of State, dual citizenship can cause loss of U.S. citizenship only “if performed voluntarily and with the intention of relinquishing U.S. citizenship.” Click the following to access the article: Politicians and Dual Citizenship During my long flight to Manila, it was my pleasure to have met the acquaintance of Arnold, a very likable fellow who introduced himself as a former politician in the Philippines. Arnold and his family migrated to the United States in 1990. He is now a U.S. citizen and nearing retirement. Recently, he visited the Philippines and saw the appalling conditions in his hometown. His relatives and former supporters encouraged him to make a comeback. Although he just laughed off their suggestion, he is now beginning to feel that public service is really in his blood, which perhaps explains why he is coming back this early. Click the following to access the article: |
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