Robertcounselor
American looking for information about Philippines
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Registration: 03 August 2023
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Baguio City by mugteck
We decided to spend 4 months in Baguio this trip, moved in Sunday, 11/5/23. Got a two bedroom apartment for the first month, will be moving into a single bedroom place for the last three months, same apartment building. Price is 25,000 ...
@mugteck We are considering retiring in Baguio as well. Any recommendations on a Condo or apartment? Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)聽 Thanks :)
@gwaps Did you find what you were looking for?We installed a water tank for our home in the Philippines. Unfortunately, we were not there when the work was done. The water lines seem way too small and the pressure is awful. We can't change ... Read More
Water tank size? by gwaps
I will get water tank and tower installed next year in cebu . Wondered what size to get on home 1200 sqare foot?( We have two bathrooms .)聽 Thanks :)
Did you find what you were looking for? We installed a water tower and the water lines under the cement. The pressure is awful. Do you have any recommendations for a water pressure pump? Read More
SRRV Expanded Courtesy application i can print. by mschoonmaker13
Hello, I am retired US Military and trying to get all my paperwork in order while waiting for Passport to retire in PI. I have not been able to locate an application form. Please help
The best way to apply is to contact Mary Rose.聽 She works for as a contractor for the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA).聽 She doesn't charge a dime and gets paid by the PRA.聽 聽She was so helpful I (like many other Vets), gave ... Read More
Adoption in the Philippines by Moon Dog
We are adopting a child that will be 3 in November and the adoption process is slow but moving along. We recently decided to adopt his sister who was 1 month old yesterday. According to the social worker we can only adopt one under the new rules. We ...
Rules seem to change, depending who is handling your case. We though about adopting a child from the Philippines ourselves. Please let me know how the process is going for you.Robert Read More
Bringing new Filipina wife to visit the US. by TEXTOMEX
I鈥檓 trying to bring my new Filipina wife to the US by the USCIS I-130/I-130a. ($525.USD) Through paid consultation ($150 /45 min.). I鈥檓 quoted minimum $5,000.00 USD and it will probably take 8 to 12 months processing with the USCIS. ...
If you are married, wait until you are near your two year anniversary mark (1.5 years) until you file. This will save you a lot of grief because you should receive for green-card that has no conditions. Otherwise you will receive a "conditional ... Read More
Federal Retired Employees - Health-Care insurance options
I am planning a retirement in the Philippines and have a couple questions for those that are already there.I was a federal employee and each year we have an "open season" for health insurance coverage.聽 聽I question if any US coverage is ... Read More
Travel / Emmigration with DUI by amk22
hello, i cannot seem to find clear information on google, so i will ask here, and keep it shortI have a misdemeanor non enhanced DUI conviction (no wrecks, injuries, etc) in the USA from 7 years ago. will this impede my ability to travel to or ...
I don't believe there will be any questions regarding past misdemeanors. In fact when I got my SRRV-Retirement (military) visa there were no significant or general questions asked. they just wanted evidence (documentation) of my income, military ... Read More
Travel / Emmigration with DUI by amk22
hello, i cannot seem to find clear information on google, so i will ask here, and keep it shortI have a misdemeanor non enhanced DUI conviction (no wrecks, injuries, etc) in the USA from 7 years ago. will this impede my ability to travel to or ...
@amk22I don't believe it will be a problem (in my opinion only). When you travel as a tourist to the PI they don't do a background check and when you request a retirement visa, you are only required to get a local police clearance not a ... Read More
13a Permanent visa to citizenship by Greyrock74
I鈥檓 thinking of getting married to a Filipino woman. I work out in the UAE teaching and only spend time in the Philippines three times each year visiting her. I know the first step is to sort out documents and get married. I think then I can ...
@mugteck To become a citizen, one must be a resident of the Philippines for at least 10 years, ....DoableBe able to speak either English or Tagalog or Spanish, .... English = all set invest 5 000 pesos in property of have a functioning ... Read More