(For Filipina whose divorce to Foreigner ONLY)Recognizing a foreign divorce decree in the philippines.

[Izzy12 21]

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A FILIPINA WHOSE BEEN ANNULLED OR DIVORCE TO A FOREIGNER then filed a K1 visa 😊 

 

 

Hi everyone i just want an enlightenment about my situation. Here’s my story.

 

I got married to a korean back in 2014, we decided to file a divorce. Then later on i go back to the Philippines. I filed a Recognition of Divorce Decree in RTC , and i got my finality and decision already also I registered it in PSA. Then i met my fiance, we are under k1 and waiting for NoA2. I am worried about RFE because my original divorce paper from korea is already registered in Manila Registry where I can only get a certified true copy (its needed to be filed in Manila City Hall my lawyer told me and it is really required when filing a case) 

In my I 129f packet  I sent my fiance this ; Certified True copy of my divorce paper from korea and its translated in english (xerox copy only with stamp and signature 😞) , certified true copy of the Finality and decision (with stamp and with signature of the clerk from the RTC office) and Original Copy of Annotated Marriage Certificate from PSA (which in the side its indicate the court decision)

 

my question is, DO YOU THINK USCIS WILL STILL ASK FOR MY ORIGINAL DIVORCE DECREE from KOREA? I cant get an original copy of it , my ID which is the visa too is expired already. 😞 please help to those filipina who has the same situation like me. Thank you! God bless

Edited December 14, 2018 by Izzy12

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Hi @Izzy12

 

Two things... 

 

First, it is against this site's terms of service (TOS) to tell people not to reply to a post. We understand you that you want a certain group of people with a specific similar situation, but this is an open community that gives users the freedom to participate.

 

Second, I am moving this thread to the Philippines section since you specified specific criteria.

 

Good luck.

[Izzy12 21]

2 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

Hi @Izzy12

 

Two things... 

 

First, it is against this site's terms of service (TOS) to tell people not to reply to a post. We understand you that you want a certain group of people with a specific similar situation, but this is an open community that gives users the freedom to participate.

 

Second, I am moving this thread to the Philippines section since you specified specific criteria.

 

Good luck.

Im so sorry about that , i dont know that i can ask to put this to filipino thread. Please move this topic i will change the title. Thank you

[Hank_ 9,173]

1 hour ago, Izzy12 said:

PLEASE DO NOT REPLY IF YOU ARE NOT A FILIPINA WHOSE BEEN ANNULLED OR DIVORCE TO A FOREIGNER then filed a K1 visa 😊 

 

 

Hi everyone i just want an enlightenment about my situation. Here’s my story.

 

I got married to a korean back in 2014, we decided to file a divorce. Then later on i go back to the Philippines. I filed a Recognition of Divorce Decree in RTC , and i got my finality and decision already also I registered it in PSA. Then i met my fiance, we are under k1 and waiting for NoA2. I am worried about RFE because my original divorce paper from korea is already registered in Manila Registry where I can only get a certified true copy (its needed to be filed in Manila City Hall my lawyer told me and it is really required when filing a case) 

In my I 129f packet  I sent my fiance this ; Certified True copy of my divorce paper from korea and its translated in english (xerox copy only with stamp and signature 😞) , certified true copy of the Finality and decision (with stamp and with signature of the clerk from the RTC office) and Original Copy of Annotated Marriage Certificate from PSA (which in the side its indicate the court decision)

 

my question is, DO YOU THINK USCIS WILL STILL ASK FOR MY ORIGINAL DIVORCE DECREE from KOREA? I cant get an original copy of it , my ID which is the visa too is expired already. 😞 please help to those filipina who has the same situation like me. Thank you! God bless

I am not a Filipina nor a Filipino but what USCIS requires for the processing of the I-129F doesn't take either to comprehend.        

 

No I do not think USCIS will ask for your original Divorce Decree.  Why?  Because in the instructions sheet for the I-129F USCIS clearly states to submit photocopies.

 

"Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original."

 

" 4. Termination of Previous Marriages. If either you or your beneficiary were married before, submit evidence that all previous marriages were legally terminated. Evidence of termination of previous marriages may include a divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate issued by a civil authority.  "

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

[Izzy12 21]

4 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

I am not a Filipina nor a Filipino but what USCIS requires for the processing of the I-129F doesn't take either to comprehend.        

 

No I do not think USCIS will ask for your original Divorce Decree.  Why?  Because in the instructions sheet for the I-129F USCIS clearly states to submit photocopies.

 

"Copies. You should submit legible photocopies of documents requested, unless the Instructions specifically state that you must submit an original document. USCIS may request an original document at the time of filing or at any time during processing of an application, petition, or request. If USCIS requests an original document from you, it will be returned to you after USCIS determines it no longer needs your original."

 

" 4. Termination of Previous Marriages. If either you or your beneficiary were married before, submit evidence that all previous marriages were legally terminated. Evidence of termination of previous marriages may include a divorce decree, annulment, or death certificate issued by a civil authority.  "

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-129finstr.pdf

Thank you so much Mr. Hank, your reply gave me peace of mind! God bless!

[Going through 5,668]

Originals of documents aren't needed unless specifically stated in the instructions that an original must be submitted.  You said you have a certified copy/regular photocopy of the divorce papers (with English translation) which is sufficient. 

Edited December 14, 2018 by Going through

[Hank_ 9,173]

1 minute ago, Izzy12 said:

Thank you so much Mr. Hank, your reply gave me peace of mind! God bless!

 

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