Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225
BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051 clarifies the qualifications for recognition as a Filipino citizen and for the retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act (RA) 9225. It states that individuals born to a Filipino parent outside the Philippines or those with a Filipino and a foreign parent may apply for recognition. Former natural-born Filipinos who lost their citizenship due to foreign naturalization can apply for retention/reacquisition, and their children under 18 years can be included in the petition. The order also addresses individuals who acquired foreign citizenship through derivative naturalization. This directive is effective immediately and mandates strict compliance.
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- What is Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225 about?
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051 clarifies the qualifications for recognition as a Filipino citizen and for the retention/reacquisition of Philippine citizenship under Republic Act (RA) 9225. It states that individuals born to a Filipino parent outside the Philippines or those with a Filipino and a foreign parent may apply for recognition. Former natural-born Filipinos who lost their citizenship due to foreign naturalization can apply for retention/reacquisition, and their children under 18 years can be included in the petition. The order also addresses individuals who acquired foreign citizenship through derivative naturalization. This directive is effective immediately and mandates strict compliance.
- What type of law is BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051?
- Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225 (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051) is a Philippine Other Rules and Procedures enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225 enacted?
- Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225 (BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051) was enacted on Oct 22, 2014.
- What is the citation for Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225?
- Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051, Oct 22, 2014 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Bureau of Immigration
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
October 22, 2014
BI OPERATIONS ORDER NO. SBM-2014-051
APPLICANTS FOR RECOGNITION AS FILIPINO CITIZEN AND RETENTION/REACQUISITION OF PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP UNDER R.A. 9225
WHEREAS, the Bureau has been receiving information about the applicants' confusion on who qualifies for recognition as Filipino citizen and who qualifies for retention/reacquisition of the Philippine citizenship under RA 9225;
WHEREAS, there is a need to clarify the same;
NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the rule-making authority of the Commissioner of Immigration under relevant immigration laws, the following shall be observed:
SECTION 1. Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen. — The following may apply for Recognition as Filipino citizen:
A. Those (i) born to a Filipino parent, 1 (ii) outside of the Philippines, and (iii) became citizens of the country of their birth due to the principle of jus soli;
B. Those (i) born a Filipino parent 2 and a foreign parent, (ii) holding/using a foreign passport, (iii) even if born inside the Philippines;
SECTION 2. Applicants for Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225. — A person may apply for Retention/Reacquisition of the Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225 if: (i) he is a former natural born Filipino; and (ii) he lost his Philippine citizenship by reason of his naturalization as a citizen of a foreign country.
Petitioner for RA 9225 may include his child who is:
1. Below eighteen (18) years old; and
2. Legitimate or illegitimate or adopted child;
SECTION 3. Persons Who Acquired Their Foreign Citizenship Through Derivative Naturalization. — Petitioners who acquired their foreign citizenship through derivative naturalization shall be processed under RA 9225. 3
SECTION 4. Effectivity. — This order shall take effect immediately.
For strict compliance. cSTHAC
(SGD.) SIEGFRED B. MISONCommissioner
Footnotes
1. As determined by the prevailing Philippine Constitution at the time of the Petitioners' birth.
2. Those born under the 1973 and 1987 Philippine Constitution.
3. Pursuant to DOJ 2nd Endorsements dated 16 June 2014 and 03 September 2014.
Cite This Law
Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051, Oct 22, 2014 (Philippines)
Applicants for Recognition as Filipino Citizen and Retention/Reacquisition of Philippine Citizenship under R.A. 9225, BI Operations Order No. SBM-2014-051 (Phil. 2014)
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