Requested from BI by R. Fonollera at 08:47 AM on
Aug 28, 2023.
Purpose: Considering dual citizenship.
Date of Coverage: 07/01/2023 - 08/28/2023
Tracking no: #BI-434855766144
Fonollera 08:47 AM, Aug 28, 2023
I would like to know if a natural-born Philippine citizen who is also a naturalized citizen of Grenada may qualify for recognition as a dual citizen under RA 9225? Thank you.
Center (BINOC) 03:24 PM, Aug 29, 2023
August 29, 2023
Dear Raymundo,
Thank you for your request dated Aug 28, 2023 under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Dual Citizenship.
We received your request on Aug 28, 2023 and will respond on or before Sep 18, 2023 08:47:12 AM, in accordance with the Executive Order's implementing rules and regulations.
Should you have any questions regarding your request, kindly contact me using the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTQzNDg1NTc2NjE0NAw, for request with ticket number #BI-434855766144.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
BI-National Operations Center (BINOC)
FOI Officer
Inquiry (BSI) 09:02 AM, Sep 04, 2023
September 4, 2023
Dear Raymundo Fonollera,
I refer to my letter of Aug 28, 2023 08:47:12 AM about your request under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch, for Dual Citizenship.
In order for us to work further on your request, we need more information from you regarding your query.
Is the applicant of legal-age when he/she was naturalized as a citizen of Grenada? It would help to know how the individual acquired his/her citizenship in order to know which process they fall unto, specifically if they are qualified for Recognition as Philippine Citizen or Republic Act 9225 (Dual Citizenship Retention and Re-acquisition Act of 2003).
In particular, it would be helpful if you provided the following details:
Date of Birth:
Citizenship of Parents at the Time of Birth:
Date of Acquisition of Foreign Citizenship:
How it was acquired (Naturalization, by birth etc):
You may use the reply function on the eFOI portal at https://www.foi.gov.ph/requests/aglzfmVmb2ktcGhyHAsSB0NvbnRlbnQiD0JJLTQzNDg1NTc2NjE0NAw, for request with ticket number #BI-434855766144, to respond.
During the period of us awaiting your reply, your request will be put on hold. If we do not receive a reply on or before Nov 27, 2023 12:59:11 AM, your request will be closed.
We hope to hear from you at the soonest possible time.
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Board of Special Inquiry (BSI)
FOI Officer
Fonollera 09:27 AM, Sep 08, 2023
My query is hypothetical so for example --
Date of Birth: January 1, 1971
Citizenship of Parents at the Time of Birth: Both are Philippine citizens
Date of Acquisition of Foreign Citizenship: After RA 9225 took effect
How citizenship was acquired:
Naturalization -- citizenship by investment
I hope this clarification suffices.
Thank you for replying.
Inquiry (BSI) 08:36 AM, Oct 11, 2023
October 11, 2023
Dear Raymundo Fonollera,
Greetings!
Thank you for your request dated Aug 28, 2023 08:47:12 AM under Executive Order No. 2 (s. 2016) on Freedom of Information in the Executive Branch.
Your Request
You asked for Dual Citizenship.
Although it is a hypothetical situation, the conditions for qualifications under RA 9225 have been met, specifically the "Former Natural-born Filipino Citizens who were naturalized in a foreign country".
Please be reminded that this reply is only based on statements made in this inquiry and may be subject to differ during on-site evaluation of documents presented.
Should the hypothetical situation be fitting to a known individual and are interested in applying for Dual Citizenship under RA 9225, they may apply at the nearest Embassy of the Philippines in their respective country they reside in, or at the Bureau of Immigration Main Office here in Intramuros, Manila
Your FOI request is approved. I enclose a copy of most of the information you requested.
Your right to request a review
If you are unhappy with this response to your FOI request, you may ask us to carry out an internal review of the response by writing to bsi.recognition@immigration.gov.ph . Your review request should explain why you are dissatisfied with this response, and should be made within 15 calendar days from the date when you received this letter. We will complete the review and tell you the result within 30 calendar days from the date when we receive your review request.
If you are not satisfied with the result of the review, you then have the right to appeal to the Office of the President under Administrative Order No. 22 (s. 2011).
Thank you.
Respectfully,
Board of Special Inquiry (BSI)
FOI Receiving Officer
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