Government & Education Retirement program

Chiefeng55 · Mar 6, 2017

Thank you.

Chiefeng55 · Mar 6, 2017

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If you are an honorably discharged military vet (not necessarily retired from the military) the SRRV deposit is only US$1500. The application fee (non-refundable) is US$1400. I've only had mine since September, but it was relatively painless considering some horror stories around about dealing with the Philippine government. Actually, so far all my dealings with the government here have been much better than I had expected, and for which I had braced myself in advance.

But if I had the option, I would have gone with the 13a marriage visa. You say your wife is Filipina, but does she still have her Philippine citizenship? If not, she should consider doing that. It would probably make things a whole lot easier here, especially for her. And I think it is easier to get that done at a Philippine Consulate in the US rather than here, but I am not positive about that.[/QUOTE

Thank you. And yes she is citizen of PI.
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Dr. Shiva · Mar 7, 2017

US$ 1400 is still more than the two time fees (contemporary and the permanent) for the 13a visa. (Costs totaling around US$ 900)

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