immigration question for US citizens taking up BSN in the Philippines

Why not just take up nursing in the US? I know it's cheaper to take it in the Philippines, but I'm sure you're planning on returning to the US to work. You will have to jump some hoops in order to obtain licensure here in the US. All this money that you will supposedly be saving might not be worth all time and effort that you'd be wasting trying to get approved here in the US. Keep in mind you'll always be looked at as a foreign graduate even if you're a US citizen by then. Sometimes saving money isn't worth it. Good Luck

Found it! Anyway, I wanted to wish you all the best in your studies and good luck. Make sure you choose an excellent school and learn all you can. Especially if you have the passion for nursing you will succeed! :-)

Hi legobeast88! I did the same thing last year- came back "home" to the Philippines to pursue Nursing School as it would cost a fraction of what it will be back in the US, among other things. I am more than halfway done with school and quite honestly this is the best decision for me as I have a toddler who likes to run around practically the whole day.

I was clueless with what immigration approach to take last year as well so I asked the Philippine Bureau of Immigration for advice. I was told that the easiest way to go was to apply for Dual Citizenship. Within 2 weeks my daughter and I were approved and it saves me the hassle of getting an extension permit one after another, or applying for an ACR (I heard these 2 are more costly too!).

As far as steps for school application... have you decided what school to go to? Personally I did a walk in in the school that I was interested in. The following day I enrolled. It was easy as that. They could however, ask what your status is so I advise that you apply for Dual Citizenship before enrolling so that you will not be considered a foreign student and have to pay extra fees, not to mention have to provide all the extra requirements.

I hope this helps.

The best of luck to you!

If a dual citizen then you can stay outside the US as long as you want, it only changes if you are a permanent resident then you have to maintain residency. Yes you still have to file US taxes ever year

not a problem!

you can stay in the philippines for as long long as you would like! the next immigration step after you get your dual citizenship approved is to apply for a philippine passport so that you may be able to leave the country anytime you wish.

taxes need to be filed annually in the US.

that's about it! sounds easy huh? that's because it actually is!!!

good luck to you, legobeast88!