Same-sex K1 Visa approved (petitioner fresh grad and dual citizen)

[jvc808 10]

Aloha! I just wanted to share our journey.

Background:

My fiancee and I have been together for 12 years. 4 years ago, I decided to go back to the philippines to study nursing. I was living with my then girlfriend all through out that 4 years.

K1 process:

I proposed to her on March 26, 2016. I filed the petition on April 17th and got the NOA 2 on June 28th. NVC case number was received on June 22nd and the interview was done today, August 22nd and was approved but given form 221(g) for they need a cenomar from me, the petitioner. In our case, I am the US citizen but since i went to school in the Philippines, i applied for a dual citizenship and they said that I was suppose to provide a cenomar also. They instructed my fiancee to go to the PASAY NSO to request for a cenomar for me and the embassy will pick it up themselves. Problem solved.

Anyways, I just wanted to let others know if they don't already know (like i didn't haha) Especially the petitioners who are for some reason are dual citizens.

Also they never asked for the affidavit of support!

GOODLUCK FELLOW VJs!

Edited August 22, 2016 by jvc808

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[keithgerone 0]

Thanks, JVC for the tip!! While reading this, our soon-to-be wedding march is being played on spotify which makes me even more excited We have almost the same status. My fiance recently went back to Miami after graduating LPN here in the Ph. We have been together since highschool. Last May, we both got our CENOMARs. My question is, if I get to be interviewed say October or ealier, will our CENOMAR still be valid? Also, given that you just graduated and I assume you had to look for a job or is still looking for a job, did you use a co-sponsor? If not, are you now employed? Sorry I have so much questions but this made me ecstatic... there's hope!!

[jvc808 10]

Thanks, JVC for the tip!! While reading this, our soon-to-be wedding march is being played on spotify which makes me even more excited We have almost the same status. My fiance recently went back to Miami after graduating LPN here in the Ph. We have been together since highschool. Last May, we both got our CENOMARs. My question is, if I get to be interviewed say October or ealier, will our CENOMAR still be valid? Also, given that you just graduated and I assume you had to look for a job or is still looking for a job, did you use a co-sponsor? If not, are you now employed? Sorry I have so much questions but this made me ecstatic... there's hope!!

Hi Keithgerone!

The validity of Cenomar I believe is 6 months.

As for a job, I just got back here in Hawaii last July 2nd and I am still in the process of turning in my credentials to CGFNS and board of nursing here in Hawaii so I have not taken my NCLEX yet but I did apply for my old job, the one i resigned from before i left and they hired me last July 19th however I will officially start work tomorrow. The CO asked my fiancee if I have a job and she said yes and that I will start the next day. I say, at least find a part time job? So that when they ask, you can say that your fiance is currently working to make your case stronger.

As for co-sponsor, my mom and brother provided affidavit of support but then again, they never asked for those documents.

Goodluck with everything. Waiting is the hardest part so keep yourself busy.

ALOHA!

[keithgerone 0]

Wow thanks alot for a swift reply! That's true, really looking forward to getting my NOA2. Been two months since we are waiting for our NOA 2

[jvc808 10]

Wow thanks alot for a swift reply! That's true, really looking forward to getting my NOA2. Been two months since we are waiting for our NOA 2

Don't worry, it will come. we waited about 2 months also for ours. Goodluck!

[marlon429 0]

Hi Jvc808! I am also a dual citizen and is about to start with the k1 visa process. I just want to ask, did you put both American and Filipino as your citizenship/nationality? Thank you and God bless!

Edited September 7, 2016 by marlon429

[jvc808 10]

Hi Jvc808! I am also a dual citizen and is about to start with the k1 visa process. I just want to ask, did you put both American and Filipino as your citizenship/nationality? Thank you and God bless!

Hi marlon429! I didn't mention that I was a dual citizen because US does not recognize dual citizenship.

Honestly, when we were starting the process and going over questions that they might ask my gf during the interview, it didn't even dawn on me that I was a dual citizen. haha!

Goodluck with your application!

[zuluweta 250]

Aloha! I just wanted to share our journey.

Background:

My fiancee and I have been together for 12 years. 4 years ago, I decided to go back to the philippines to study nursing. I was living with my then girlfriend all through out that 4 years.

K1 process:

I proposed to her on March 26, 2016. I filed the petition on April 17th and got the NOA 2 on June 28th. NVC case number was received on June 22nd and the interview was done today, August 22nd and was approved but given form 221(g) for they need a cenomar from me, the petitioner. In our case, I am the US citizen but since i went to school in the Philippines, i applied for a dual citizenship and they said that I was suppose to provide a cenomar also. They instructed my fiancee to go to the PASAY NSO to request for a cenomar for me and the embassy will pick it up themselves. Problem solved.

Anyways, I just wanted to let others know if they don't already know (like i didn't haha) Especially the petitioners who are for some reason are dual citizens.

Also they never asked for the affidavit of support!

GOODLUCK FELLOW VJs!

The Affidavit of Support wasn't submitted with the original petition?

[jvc808 10]

The Affidavit of Support wasn't submitted with the original petition?

No. It wasn't.