Re-entry Permit or Citizenship?

Due to me not being a US Citizen yet, I am required to apply for a re-entry permit before leaving the US for me to be able to come back without any problems. The permit costs $445 and is valid for two years only, and then, I'll have to apply again for another one because we'll be living overseas for three years. If we end up choosing this option, applying twice will cost us $890 in the end. Whereas, the fee for applying for citizenship will only cost $680. That's way cheaper! My only concern now is, I honestly don't think I'm that ready yet to give up my Filipino citizenship.

I have heard that I can apply for dual citizen later on, if I want to. I really haven't read about that yet, but if in case I can, I probably will give it a shot. I kind of want to try it now, but because we have limited time, I don't know if we'll be able to get the whole process done before we transfer. I just don't feel like dealing with a lot of things right now. I think we pretty much have enough going on already.

I already talked to my husband about this issue. He also asked me to read more about applying for dual citizen because as far as we know, once I give up my Filipino citizenship, I will lose all my rights to like buy properties back home. As a matter of fact, I have a land that is under my name, and if I'm no longer a Filipino citizen, I'm afraid I might not be able to do anything with it anymore. But like said, I really don't know a lot about what I'll lose as far as my rights being a Filipino, if I changed my citizenship to US.

While others feel so excited about becoming an American citizen, call me a hypocrite, but I am not. It's not that I don't want to. I love the US! It's my second home now and my husband is in the military. But, I love being a Filipino, first and foremost. I guess I'm just not that ready yet. But of course, for my family, I would do anything.

If getting the re-entry permit didn't have to cost that much, I'd probably would go for it. And, if changing citizenship didn't mean I have to lose my rights being a Filipino, I'd choose that in a heartbeat.

So, you see my dilemma here? I am confused as well...(sigh)

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kulasa said...: Sorry I don't have the slightest idea on citizenship issues because I am someone who still hasn't left the Philippines...friends and family members are in the US and other parts of the globe already and sometimes I wonder why I am still here yet a huge part of me confirms I am happy where I am...I hope you figure out what to do soon...admire you for doing what is best for your family always...have a blessed day...sending you warm hugs and smiles :); January 29, 2013 at 11:58 PM
Chubskulit Rose said...: You are not alone sis, I am still not a citizen here because I am not sure if I am willing to give up my Filipino citizenship. Just like you, I also have a land that I bought in Pinas before coming here so that's also my concern. Ayayayay, hirap magdecide noh..; January 30, 2013 at 12:44 PM
papaleng said...: I don't much about this stuff either but yung dualcitizenship is a good option for you to ponder. saludo ako s aiyo, kasi love mo pa rin maging Pinoy.; January 30, 2013 at 12:48 PM
Josie said...: I heard that dual citizenship is now approved by the government, you can inquire at your Phil. Embassy there or go to dfa.gov.ph and yes I salute you too for being patriotic to our motherland, hope you get the best answer to your problem. :); January 30, 2013 at 9:09 PM
Rcel said...: Dear, go for the US Citizenship! Once you're approved and have a US passport na, you can apply for a dual citizenship right then and there. The Philippine Consulate will only need your certificate of naturalization and the fee and you're good. It helps to hold a US and Philippine passport at the same time.; January 30, 2013 at 10:26 PM
RonSilvoza.com said...: not sure how this works, but the idea of having dual citizenship is absolutely great....

i know you'll choose the right one for you po.. :) cheers! :); January 31, 2013 at 6:07 AM
Marie said...: Confusing pala talaga! :(
Sana you'll find your way Ate KC!
Fighting!!!; February 4, 2013 at 3:03 AM

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