Name change in the Philippines to avoid detection of marriage?

[garya505 2]

I just heard of the case of a legally woman in the Philippines changing her legal name so she could get a K1 VISA. She didn't want to wait for an annulment which can take a year or two. By changing her name, she is shown as unmarried in records so she get a Certificate of Non-marriage and can get a K1 VISA. How can she get away with this? #######, isn't there a place on the USCIS forms for "other names used"? If her fiance knows about the previous name and lies on the forms can't he be in legal trouble well beyond the denial of the petition and VISA? If it was this easy, why don't all married women in the Phils do this rather than waiting for the annulment? #######, huh?

[YuAndDan 153]

Some people break rules, and try cutting corners. Changing a name is a bad idea, when the consulate dose background checks things like that tend to show up. It always nice to hear when they get caught.

[StarProg 0]

A birth certificate is a requirement for a K-1 visa, I do believe.

[garya505 2]

A birth certificate is a requirement for a K-1 visa, I do believe.

The way I got the story, she got a new BC, baptismal, passport, and CENOMAR with the new name too.

I guess they don't have anything like a SSN number there, so maybe they can get away with that, but it seems to me that it would be fraught with peril.

[Tim&Poonam 0]

It would be fraud and I bet if she is caught she will be denied entry to the U.S. For life!

Edited November 19, 2006 by Tim&Poonam

[I'm Gone 60]

I'm shocked that someone in the Philippines would do such a thing. LOL Even if the embassy wouldn't catch on, that person would have to worry the rest of their life if someone is going to drop a dime on them. Just would take one jealous or pissed off family member.

[garya505 2]

I'm shocked that someone in the Philippines would do such a thing. LOL Even if the embassy wouldn't catch on, that person would have to worry the rest of their life if someone is going to drop a dime on them. Just would take one jealous or pissed off family member.

Yeah, I'd be interested to hear the rest of the story, if she pulls it off or not. And what about the guy? He's going to spend a lot of time and money, get emotionally involved, and she could be denied at interview. And what does this say about her integrity? Sounds like a pending train wreck to me.

[StarProg 0]

It seems like just the fact that you have heard about this story increases the likelyhood that it's not a very good secret and she's going to get caught. Maybe her future CO is even going to read about it here.

[RosaMystica7 0]

COs read here?

And that's a good point, how did you find out - was it publicized somehow? Was her name included in the publication?

[garya505 2]

It seems like just the fact that you have heard about this story increases the likelyhood that it's not a very good secret and she's going to get caught. Maybe her future CO is even going to read about it here.

Yes, that's a good point. Do you think they get training tips here? Maybe it's a good place to look for new ideas.

[StarProg 0]

Don't know why they would bother to read here, but I know there have been sightings of them reading and even I think posting.

(And any CO from Manila reading this, know that I think you're doing a great job and I respect what you have to do.)

[garya505 2]

Don't know why they would bother to read here, but I know there have been sightings of them reading and even I think posting.

Cool. B)

(And any CO from Manila reading this, know that I think you're doing a great job and I respect what you have to do.)

Nice try.

[RosaMystica7 0]

(And any CO from Manila reading this, know that I think you're doing a great job and I respect what you have to do.)

Nice try.

Yeah, gonna take more than that to solicit a touch from them! Gotta try a little harder.

[RiggerAF 0]

Faking documents is easier than changing names. I was walking at one street while I was there and there was this sign that they do certificates, diploma and stuff.Im thinking she's doing the same thing. Another case that might help her change her name is when she is going to apply for LATE REGISTRATION. It's the process you're going to make when your BC cannot be found in NSO. With late registration, you can change name if you want as long as ou don't have a birth certificate filed.

[StarProg 0]

(And any CO from Manila reading this, know that I think you're doing a great job and I respect what you have to do.)

Nice try.

Yeah, gonna take more than that to solicit a touch from them! Gotta try a little harder.

Sigh!