I married the wrong sister

[morocco4ever 63]

Well if ya can't beat em, join em.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Well if ya can't beat em, join em.

I gotz me zome coffee **sits next to M4E**

[bobb 0]

Assuming your ex-wife is back in the Phils, you do file a copy of your annulment with your petition. If the first K-1 is two years ago or less, you also write a letter explaining the situation and request a waiver under IMBRA. Better make darned sure that you present plenty of evidence that this new relationship is very real and that it has not just come up in the last few months. I wonder what your past and future in-laws think about all this?

Uh...I think you have it confused. Doesn't IMBRA have to do with other issues. In the instructions the following addresses a previous K-1 being issued, but is not related to IMBRA. IMBRA refers to having meet through a marriage broker, and other issues that are not related to having filed before.

He will have to provide information but it is not because of IMBRA.

2. Filing Limitations on K Nonimmigrant Petitioners.

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver. To request a waiver you must submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation of your claim to the waiver.

If you have committed a violent offense against a person or persons, USCIS may not grant such a waiver unless you can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist. For details regarding those circumstances, see Item 7.B. of these instructions.

Those filing restrictions are part of IMBRA.

I really don't want to seem I am nitpicking. But in the Instructions:

Step 2. General requirements

1. Compliance with the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA)........

2. Filing Limitations on K Nonimmigrant Petitioners.....

I am curious as to how 'Under General' requirements you feel 2 is part of 1?

My initial response was to rebut a statement someone said he would need to comply with IMBRA issues because he had a previous K-1 approved in the past two years. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but I don't feel this issue relates to IMBRA at all.

[pushbrk 12,105]

Assuming your ex-wife is back in the Phils, you do file a copy of your annulment with your petition. If the first K-1 is two years ago or less, you also write a letter explaining the situation and request a waiver under IMBRA. Better make darned sure that you present plenty of evidence that this new relationship is very real and that it has not just come up in the last few months. I wonder what your past and future in-laws think about all this?

Uh...I think you have it confused. Doesn't IMBRA have to do with other issues. In the instructions the following addresses a previous K-1 being issued, but is not related to IMBRA. IMBRA refers to having meet through a marriage broker, and other issues that are not related to having filed before.

He will have to provide information but it is not because of IMBRA.

2. Filing Limitations on K Nonimmigrant Petitioners.

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver. To request a waiver you must submit a written request with this petition accompanied by documentation of your claim to the waiver.

If you have committed a violent offense against a person or persons, USCIS may not grant such a waiver unless you can demonstrate that extraordinary circumstances exist. For details regarding those circumstances, see Item 7.B. of these instructions.

Those filing restrictions are part of IMBRA.

I really don't want to seem I am nitpicking. But in the Instructions:

Step 2. General requirements

1. Compliance with the International Marriage Broker Regulation Act (IMBRA)........

2. Filing Limitations on K Nonimmigrant Petitioners.....

I am curious as to how 'Under General' requirements you feel 2 is part of 1?

My initial response was to rebut a statement someone said he would need to comply with IMBRA issues because he had a previous K-1 approved in the past two years. Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but I don't feel this issue relates to IMBRA at all.

You're wrong. Read the actual IMBRA law that imposed the restrictions. Just google "IMBRA". Here, I'll do it for you. First in a long list that came up by googling "IMBRA filing restrictions".

http://www.articlealley.com/article_655314_18.html

Also the IMBRA legislation establishes limitations on the number of petitions for K visas one may file on behalf of a Thai loved one. Also, the Act lays out restrictions on how many K Visa petitions one may file for within a certain period of time.

[itlog 0]

the name ITLOG is EGG in english.

is the OP filipino? by roots?

its a given that he is a USC. but maybe perhaps filipino by ancestry?

You are correct. I am a Filipino and USC. I was born in the Philippines but raised int eh US.

[Ban Hammer 12,835]

I was gone one morning and this is what happens to a thread

see, it's all your fault for leaving

[Ban Hammer 12,835]

Well if ya can't beat em, join em.

unless, of course, one is talking about testicles and staplers.

[Cham 3]

Well if ya can't beat em, join em.

unless, of course, one is talking about testicles and staplers.

sounds like one of those weird underground parties my grandpa use to go to ROFL

JUST KIDDING FOLKS!!

back to you....

[desert_fox 32]

Why not put some moves on the mother??? This would give you more time to evaluate your options.

[sweet_wifey22 0]

I was gone one morning and this is what happens to a thread

see, it's all your fault for leaving

next time dont leave the thread hanging up

[daboyz 36]

Why not put some moves on the mother??? This would give you more time to evaluate your options.

[Gumbolette 58]

I am a newbie here but have read quite a bit. In answer to your question you can tell from the responses that it is questionable for some people. I think it's safe to say the visa process could be harder for you. The embassy has much latitude in making decisions. Whenever dealing with morals it is a subjective thing. I would get some competent legal advice. Keep in mind there are lawyers who will accept the case just to make money so find a good one.

This is a great site for visa processes which are run-of-the-mill (normal) but your situation is definitely out-of-the-norm (unusual). You will feel more secure if there was a lawyer arguing your case if he/she feels they can help get the visa. IMO, when dealing with moral issues the more eyes you get on your case treating it as if it was no big deal the better. That's just the nature of morality and society.

Couldn't agree more.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

How many sisters are there? Have you met any of the cousins? What about the neighbors? lets see who else.

[bhajishah 4]

For Petes sakes, best friends girl, wife sister etc dont you people know boundries here. Find a new village to prowl in Jeesh leave that family discord alone!!!!

[Giskat09 2]

Sounds akward but if she loves you for real, better be more careful...