Practice question
A twenty-two-year-old alien born and continuously residing in the Philippines applies under Republic Act No. 9139. She meets all other qualifications, has no disqualification, and holds a college degree but cannot practice the profession solely because of her citizenship. Her application is opposed solely because she lacks the income-producing occupation ordinarily required by Section 3(e). Which provision is material?
- Every unemployed alien is automatically a citizen.
- A college degree waives all naturalization requirements.
- Citizenship restrictions can never be considered under the statute.
- Section 3(e) excepts college degree holders unable to practice their profession because of citizenship from that occupation requirement.
- The exception applies only to persons without any education.
Legal references
- Republic Act No. 9139, Section 3(e): https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2001/ra_9139_2001.html
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