PH Consulate General in New York Conducts Consular Outreach in Rhode Island, Connecticut

Consulate General in New York consular team receives dual citizenship petitions, civil registry reports, and documents for authentication in Newport, Rhode Island. (New York PCG photo)

NEW YORK 07 November 2019 — The Consulate General in New York, led by Consul Ricarte Abejuela III,  successfully conducted its back-to-back consular outreach activities in Newport, Rhode Island and Groton, Connecticut, on 05 and 06 October 2019, respectively.

In Newport outreach, the team was able to render a total of 48 passport applications, 16 citizenship reacquisition petitions, 26 documents, and six civil registry documents. The National Federation of Filipino American Associations - Rhode Island assisted the consular team in the one-day activity.

Meanwhile, the team was able to process and approve a total of 47 passport applications, 22 citizenship reacquisition petitions, 16 documents, and 13 civil registry documents in the Groton outreach. The consular team was assisted by the KIDS Philippines, Inc.

The Filipinos extended their gratitude to the Consulate for bringing consular services to their cities. They also commended the team for their professionalism, friendliness, and efficiency. The outreach services were highly appreciated, for it saved them the time and effort to travel to New York.  END

Consulate General in New York consular team receives passport applications in Newport, Rhode Island. (New York PCG photo)

Consul Ricarte Abejuela III administers the oath to allegiance to former Filipinos in Newport, Rhode Island in line with their reacquisition of their Philippine Citizenship under RA 9225. (New York PCG photo)

Filipinos of Newport, Rhode Island avail of the various consular services of the Consulate. (New York PCG photo)

Consulate General in New York Consular Team receives dual citizenship petitions, civil registry reports, and documents for authentication in Groton, Connecticut. (New York PCG photo)

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