a. Proof of permanent residence in foreign country (e.g. US Green card, Canadian<br> Form 1000, etc.) FRONT and BACK or b.  Valid Certification from the Philippine<br> consulate / embassy indicating that the Filipino has resided uninterruptedly for a period<br> of five (5) years in the foreign country without having been absent <br>therefrom for more than six (6) months in any one year or appropriate<br> stamps in the passport to prove such length of stay.