US Immigration from Philippines

I got married in the Philippines about 11 years ago, brought my wife to Hawaii and We got divorced 2 years ago (2022) because she cheated on me. I am now talking to another girl from the Philippines and planning to see her this April 2024. If all goes well, how do I go about doing a 'Fianc Visa'? Do I need an 'Annulment' from the Philippines for my Ex-wife?

Also If anyone knows the answer to this question:

My ex and I have two boys together ages 4 & 10, I have full custody of them (physical and legal) and I am planning to bring my boys with me to the Philippines. My question is Do I need to have my Ex-wife make a consent letter to have the boys travel with me?

I'm thinking I don't need a consent letter from her because I have full custody but I want other peoples opinions if any of you had experienced it. I will bring my 'divorce decree' showing I have full custody just in case the airport ask for it.

thank you in advance

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for USCIS to produce and mail the EAD Card after the I-765 Application gets approved?

Hi all,

Thanks always for any advice. Recently my wife and I scheduled her interview for Feb 12. She has her biometrics on Jan 30th and I'm wondering if I send her docs before she leaves for Manila on Jan 29 they will be 2 weeks old such as employer letters, paystubs, etc. Would this be a problem at the interview?

Hi. Hope it s okay for me to start this thread for January 2025 filers.

Hello All,

I, USC, living in Hong Kong with my Wife, Nationality (Philippines), both of us HK Permanent Residents. I have Mandatory Retirement Dec 31st, 2025, and a Job offer to relocate back to the USA with my current multi-national company with a start date of 1 Sept. 2025.

Filed I-130 in early Feb of 2024, VJ says latest approval estimate June 4, 2025. With NVC processing that makes the timing tight at best.

My wife has a valid B1 visa that expires Nov. 2025 and has traveled many times on her B1 with no issues.

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Opinions on what I should do? Possible thoughts:

1) Just wait and hope it all gets done on time.

2) Request to Expedite the I-130

3) Wait for I-130 approval and request Expedite at NVC stage

4) Have my wife apply for a B1 visa as a backstop in case spousal visa not approved in time

For option 4, I suppose we'd have to maintain a residence address of some form in Hong Kong along with living in the USA and she'd (We) would have to fly back to Hong Kong for the interview? I suppose we also risk her not getting approved for the B1 or if approved being denied entry on the false presumption that she'd adjust status in the USA (we wouldn't, of course). She has entered the USA twice since I applied for the I-130 for her with absolutely zip, zero questions or issues.

DCF is no longer an option as I-130 has been filed.

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Opinions/Suggestions/sage wisdom or even just kindly advising patience and faith are all welcome.

My start date might be flexible to push back if visa is not complete but can not under any circumstances be pushed into 2026

Thanks in advance.

Joe

Thanks in advance.