After an Annulment that took over four years Sent out I-129F Today

[John_Anna Marie 0]

After knowing Anna Marie for nearly five years, an annulment case that dragged on for more than four them, today I sent out the I-129F petition to the California Service Center. My finance' name is Anna Marie from the Cagayan De Oro part of the Philippines. We met each other in May of 2004 and only started the I-129F petition TODAY.

Although she was estranged from her husband for many years, in November of 2004, we began the annulment process. It wasn't long before we found out that it wasn't going to be easy. In a short version of the annulment case included starting and nearly finishing the case with one judge that was removed from the bench being charged with rape. After a long wait to get yet another judge in, the trial started over once again. With the same testimony and witness'. But before that judge could make a decision he died while on the bench and the case was left in legal limbo once again. We waited nearly another 6-8 months to get yet another judge in the court to be able to start and go through the entire case for a THIRD TIME. After nearly four years since the case was started, it was all passed over to the judge for the decision. Anna Marie and I just got word on the Feb 16, 2009, that the case was decided in our favor and it was finally over.

So, after four years and four months she was finally free to marry. And today I stood in line at the post office with tears nearly running down my face and I sent out the I-129F, which I have been preparing for nearly FIVE years, to finally start the petition.

The real question we asked ourselves through this whole experience was this... Was it or is it worth it? and the answer that came back every time was a resounding YES. I would hope this would be an encouragement to anyone else that maybe going through an annulment right now hang in there it will happen. For Anna and I, it took over four years. But we have the rest of our lives together because of it.

We will keep you up dated on what is going on.

John & Anna Marie

[ManilaIdaho 2]

Congratulations for the finality of her annulment and for finally sending out the K1 petition.I myself went through with the annulment process and I'm aware how hard the waiting was.Mine took 2 yrs and 4 mos.Congratulations too for waiting that long.it's really worth the wait for 2 people who are really in love.

And now the real wait has just began .Good luck and I wish you a speedy process and may your love for one another be stronger than ever.

[juni&mike 0]

Goodluck on your application

The wait for the while K-1 visa process is usually between 6 and 8 months - that's going to be nothing compared to what you two have been through!

But obviously each day you spend apart from each is other is like life without meaning....

Just log-on to this website everyday and it will definitely help you get through (I learned so much as well!)

[Passing.star 0]

Goodluck on your journey!

[thepizzadude 26]

Congratulations...and Good Luck on the rest of your journey...

[LonnieNCarmie 0]

Wow!! What a story that was congrats to you and your fiancee. I hope you have more gas in the tank the K-1 process is still another journey

[Zee Bee 61]

May you have a speedy journey

[John_Anna Marie 0]

Wow!! What a story that was congrats to you and your fiancee. I hope you have more gas in the tank the K-1 process is still another journey

Absolutely no problem there.. We're ready to go for it and see it happen for us.

Thanks for your input

John & Anna Marie

[cdneh 3,115]

Congratulations on filing at last! You have really been through a lot already, and I wish you all speed with the journey!

[Dakine 26]

After knowing Anna Marie for nearly five years, an annulment case that dragged on for more than four them, today I sent out the I-129F petition to the California Service Center. My finance' name is Anna Marie from the Cagayan De Oro part of the Philippines. We met each other in May of 2004 and only started the I-129F petition TODAY.

Although she was estranged from her husband for many years, in November of 2004, we began the annulment process. It wasn't long before we found out that it wasn't going to be easy. In a short version of the annulment case included starting and nearly finishing the case with one judge that was removed from the bench being charged with rape. After a long wait to get yet another judge in, the trial started over once again. With the same testimony and witness'. But before that judge could make a decision he died while on the bench and the case was left in legal limbo once again. We waited nearly another 6-8 months to get yet another judge in the court to be able to start and go through the entire case for a THIRD TIME. After nearly four years since the case was started, it was all passed over to the judge for the decision. Anna Marie and I just got word on the Feb 16, 2009, that the case was decided in our favor and it was finally over.

So, after four years and four months she was finally free to marry. And today I stood in line at the post office with tears nearly running down my face and I sent out the I-129F, which I have been preparing for nearly FIVE years, to finally start the petition.

The real question we asked ourselves through this whole experience was this... Was it or is it worth it? and the answer that came back every time was a resounding YES. I would hope this would be an encouragement to anyone else that maybe going through an annulment right now hang in there it will happen. For Anna and I, it took over four years. But we have the rest of our lives together because of it.

We will keep you up dated on what is going on.

John & Anna Marie

Hopefully you had you lady apply for CENOMAR at NSO to see if the annulment was in their system!

[John_Anna Marie 0]

Hopefully you had you lady apply for CENOMAR at NSO to see if the annulment was in their system!

Yeah we are working on getting that done now before the interview date.

John and Anna Marie

[AnnexoxShay 1]

Congratulations John and Anna Marie ... After everything you been thru the K1 will be a breeze ... My fiance and I have been together 4years and 3 months and we know what its like to cry, laugh, scream in frustration and cry a little more and it really is worth the fight, I dont regret it for a moment and would do it again for him in a heartbeat ....

Good Luck Guys!

[tallcoolone 102]

Interesting Story, and Congrats on the good news.

When I meet my fiance she still had almost 2 years of school to complete before getting her degree, so I decided to wait and let her complete her studies.

Hard choice at the time, but as most people say after they marry a Filipina. It was the best decision they every made in their life, and I will concur.

Hope you a easy Visa Journey the rest of the way...

[Lyn and Jeff 0]

After knowing Anna Marie for nearly five years, an annulment case that dragged on for more than four them, today I sent out the I-129F petition to the California Service Center. My finance' name is Anna Marie from the Cagayan De Oro part of the Philippines. We met each other in May of 2004 and only started the I-129F petition TODAY.

Although she was estranged from her husband for many years, in November of 2004, we began the annulment process. It wasn't long before we found out that it wasn't going to be easy. In a short version of the annulment case included starting and nearly finishing the case with one judge that was removed from the bench being charged with rape. After a long wait to get yet another judge in, the trial started over once again. With the same testimony and witness'. But before that judge could make a decision he died while on the bench and the case was left in legal limbo once again. We waited nearly another 6-8 months to get yet another judge in the court to be able to start and go through the entire case for a THIRD TIME. After nearly four years since the case was started, it was all passed over to the judge for the decision. Anna Marie and I just got word on the Feb 16, 2009, that the case was decided in our favor and it was finally over.

So, after four years and four months she was finally free to marry. And today I stood in line at the post office with tears nearly running down my face and I sent out the I-129F, which I have been preparing for nearly FIVE years, to finally start the petition.

The real question we asked ourselves through this whole experience was this... Was it or is it worth it? and the answer that came back every time was a resounding YES. I would hope this would be an encouragement to anyone else that maybe going through an annulment right now hang in there it will happen. For Anna and I, it took over four years. But we have the rest of our lives together because of it.

We will keep you up dated on what is going on.

John & Anna Marie

hello guys,

Congratulations!i am done with my annulment too for 1 year and 8 months.i got my finality last december 4, 2008 but my security paper from NSO didnt arrived yet, but they promise to send it on monday and finally i can get my annulment decree.that is the only paper that i am waiting until we can start our k1 visa.

fizzle

[Carlawarla 1]

Congratulations on that whole long ordeal! I'm so happy you're able to now start your "official" visajourney. Wishing you a speedy approval and a lifetime of happiness!