How did my Philippine wife become a US citizen?

I met and married a wonderful woman who was a Phillippine citizen, brought her to the USA on a K-1 Fiancee’ visa, and she eventually became a US citizen. As soon as she attained her US citizenship, she reacquired her Philippine citizenship under the provisions of the Philippine Republic Act 9225, commonly called the Dual Citizen Act.

Can a Filipina spouse stay in the Philippines?

This visa is considered permanent although (which means you can stay indefinitely) you must file a report with the Bureau of Immigration once a year and it can be canceled upon the request of your spouse. However, this is not the only way to stay in The Philippines if you are married to a Filipina.

Can you get a green card if you are married in the Philippines?

Yes, so long as the marriage legally recognized in The Philippines it will also be valid in the United States. However, you must go through the immigration process in order for your marriage to be recognized in the US. Getting married to an American citizen doesn’t guarantee a green card.

Why does my Filipina wife want to visit the USA?

Perhaps they want the spouse to meet the US citizen’s family. Perhaps they just want to see where their spouse grew up and also visit their own Philippine family in the USA. Maybe they just want to visit the Magic Kingdom in Orlando or Disney Land in Anaheim.

How to bring your Filipina girlfriend to America?

There are various ways to bring a Filipina to America. Most guys use either the K-1 Fiancée visa or the CR-1 spousal visa there are advantages and disadvantages to all three. Spouse Visa vs Fiancé Visa, Which is Better?