Getting married in the US or the PHilippines

[Romello]

Thanks guys for the info on bringing my kids to the Philippines.  They seem to want to do that then see Mickey in Florida this year.  My question is this.  I want to file the K-1 and I want to marry in the US.  However, I would like for her family to have a little something to do.  I thought of having a small wedding there with her family.  Is this wise or will it mess up my K-1?

[Esiang]

... in response to Getting married in the US or the PHilipp..., posted by Romello on Mar 6, 2005

Get Fiancee visa first....
Then after a couple of years she's been here and you really
want another wedding in the Phils. just do it.
If not just have a little celebration for her family
before she comes here.

[Ray]

... in response to Getting married in the US or the PHilipp..., posted by Romello on Mar 6, 2005

Darryl,

Yes it will mess up your K-1. The fiancée visa is only for UNMARRIED people wishing to marry in the U.S. She can NOT use a K-1 visa to enter the country if she is already married!

If you want to marry over there, then you must petition her for a CR-1 spouse visa with a Form I-130 AFTER the wedding.

What does she want for a wedding?

Ray

[Bear]

... in response to Getting married in the US or the PHilipp..., posted by Romello on Mar 6, 2005

Married is married in all matters pertaining to the US government. Your visa would change to a K-3 and although add a few huhndred dollars to the cost it would only a few months to the time.  Like I said below I think its worth it - it was for us.

The Bear Family

[Ray]

... in response to Re: Getting married in the US or the PHi..., posted by Bear on Mar 6, 2005

Bear,

The K-3 visa has become almost worthless since the NBC in Missouri decided that it is not a priority for them. Instead of issuing a quick visa while you are waiting for the CIS to process the I-130, the K-3 is now taking longer in most cases. They have been taking 7-8 months (or more) to approve a K-3 petition and the typical time for CIS to approve an I-130 for a spouse is around 1-3 months now. It’s probably just a waste of money to file a K-3 since very few folks ever end up using it anymore.

Ray

[Bear]

... in response to K-3 sux, posted by Ray on Mar 6, 2005

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[Stephen]

... in response to Getting married in the US or the PHilipp..., posted by Romello on Mar 6, 2005

If you have a "little wedding" there, then you will will be totally married.  No need to marry in the USA.

Stephen