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morganw27   0

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So i am going to get married to my fiance in the philippines. The main question i have is she lives in Ormoc city. When we go to the marriage certificate do we have to get married in manila or cebu for the civil wedding or can we get our civil wedding done in Ormoc?

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JbTin   51

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U can get married anywhere in the Philippines but u must first obtain a marriage license from her local civil registrar in ormoc.

08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

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11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

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01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

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morganw27   0

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so i can go to the embassy in philippines and get my affidavit then travel to ormoc and go to the registrar there in their city hall??? both of us never been married, so anyone know the steps i will need to do to have our civil wedding in Ormoc?


so i can go to the embassy in philippines and get my affidavit then travel to ormoc and go to the registrar there in their city hall??? both of us never been married, so anyone know the steps i will need to do to have our civil wedding in Ormoc?

JbTin Community Regular

JbTin   51

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Uhm i dont really know how to prepare for a civil wedding hehe but as for the requirements to get married, yep go first to either the us embassy in manila (u need to set an appointment online) or us consulate in cebu (walk in, no appointment needed) and get ur affidavit.. Then go to the local registrar in ormoc and apply for marriage license..then attend seminar..u need to wait 10days (sometimes more) for ur marriage license to be ready.. Then ur good to go..maybe bring the license to the officiant and get married..?

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08.24.2013 - got married in the Philippines!

09.25.2013 - NOA1 via email

11.18.2013 - requested expedite due to typhoon

12.02.2013 - CFO seminar

12.12.2013 - I-130 approved, NOA2 via email (never transferred); shipped to NVC

12.30.2013 - NVC received the case

01.06.2014 - requested expedite due to typhoon and PCS

01.08.2014 - Case # and IIN; submitted DS-261; NVC asked for 2 contact #s of beneficiary

01.09.2014 - AOS fee billed

01.14.2014 - AOS fee showed paid

01.15.2014 - IV fee billed; expedite approved

01.18.2014 - sent AOS package

01.22.2014 - IV fee showed paid; AOS arrived at NVC as per UPS (10:18am by FNU)

01.24.2014 - sent IV package

01.27.2014 - submitted DS-260; IV docs delivered to NVC as per DHL (10:52am by PETERS G)

01.29.2014 - CASE COMPLETE (via phonecall)

01.30.2014 - received checklist for Dutch Police Record (VOG) via email

01.31.2014 - left NVC, sent to embassy

02.04.2014 - received at embassy, READY as per CEAC

02.10-11.2014 - medical done, passed!

02.24.2014 - interview: APPROVED!!

02.27.2014 - Received SMS from 2Go, ready for pick up

02.28.2014 - visa on hand; CFO sticker

03.01.2014 - paid ELIS

03.06.2014 - POE Hawaii...Aloooohaaa! :)

04.10.2014 - 2yr green card received

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,854

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Philippines regional forum, topic is about marriage procedures in the Philippines and not about the US Spousal Visa process.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
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June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
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September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
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February 9, 2011: Depart for China
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September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

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teddy k Proficient

teddy k   35

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To get married in phil is very easy if you prepare everything right i was just married there last month and this is what i did first make an online appt. With the u.s. Embassy get ready to wait 2 hrs then go to her registers office for the marriage contract, but have your girl prepare everything in advance so give her plenty of money to get everything ready for your wedding so when you get there you dont have to be stressed to get things done and enjoy yourselfs,, good luck

 
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