niceguy26

We filed June 21st

What if in the websites terms and conditons (before you pay any monthly fee -also can have a free account) it lists the following:

4. THE SERVICE

The Service is an internet information service that facilitates contact between members who may or may not be seeking friendship or a relationship. It is not a marriage brokering service, mail order bride service nor a matchmaking service. The Company is under no obligation to broker any other member or members for you.

niceguy26,

If you want good answers you need to provide good information. Incomplete information is not good information.

Yodrak

I make enough money NOW, but not 2006

excuse me, but from what I have read in several places, you show your past 3 tax returns. This is all NEW information to me. Excuse me for my ignorance

first thing:

NEVER EVER EVER go to the ex's house or related house.

I cant help you resolve your situation, but you can look at www.deltabravo.net for some good advice for dealing with your ex.

if it's only a misdemeanor, get it expunged if possible. Good luck on your journey, sounds like a lot of hard work is ahead for you.

lol, thanks. This however is all from the past. I actually pick my child up from my ex-mother in law twice a week now. I learn to forgive, even though is VERY hard considering the circumstances. If my income now is what matters, I guess it would be better to "not" file with a co-sponsor. I was under the impression that the last 3 years were necessary. I would even get Married in the Phils and file K3 if I had to. My fiancee and I are both veryn patient and very much in love, and willing to do anything it takes. Thanks for all the advice everyone

If you don't file it, you won't be approved. Time to get a second job.

I make enough money NOW, but not 2006

niceguy26,

Read 9 FAM 40.41 (Public Charge) Notes, N4.6-3, in particular N4.6-3c and the note that follows. The anecdotal evidence is that the consulate in Manila takes this guidance quite seriously.

Yodrak

I have spoken to a few lawyers via e-mail. they say the charge wont be much of a problem, however one of them said that the Manila Consulate doesnt accept co-sponseors at this time for K1 visas. Can anyone confirm this??? I will do whatever it takes. I read somewhere else (after hearing this) that K3 can co-sponsor but K1 cant? All except one lawyer website for K1 visas that I have found, say you can use a co-sponsor. Maybe they just aren't updated? Can someone please help me if you have heard of this? I cant find a straight answer on the forums either. Thanks in advance

I just read it and it seems the same as I have researched before. I heard that they "no-longer" even accept co-sponsors now. Thats what Im worried about. I thought maybe something has changed recently... Should I not even fill an I-134? its kinda confusing. I am just shy of the 125%...

Is it true that Manila no longer accepts co-sponsors for the K1 Visa? I had one of the lawyers I contacted tell me this. I averaged only $14,000 the past 3 years. Anyone know about this? Thanks so much!!!

I have spoken to a few lawyers via e-mail. they say the charge wont be much of a problem, however one of them said that the Manila Consulate doesnt accept co-sponseors at this time for K1 visas. Can anyone confirm this??? I will do whatever it takes. I read somewhere else (after hearing this) that K3 can co-sponsor but K1 cant? All except one lawyer website for K1 visas that I have found, say you can use a co-sponsor. Maybe they just aren't updated? Can someone please help me if you have heard of this? I cant find a straight answer on the forums either. Thanks in advance

Wow - you really take things at face value! I would so prefer people keep the really detailed details out of posts here. There's just no way for any of us to know what's true or not.

As I had said, "Whether or not it happened". What you read was quite "mild" to what I should have written about a person of such vindictive character. The ex-mother-in-law did receive the benefit of doubt.

i dont care if people believe or not really. I did state the truth however. The way It seems , in 99% of all cases, judges side with the women. Anyways, what would it matter if I was lying? That would only hurt myself when looking for advice. It would be ridiculous to make up a story. Then I would have a hard time getting the right advice.

You might try visiting the IMBRA section here. There are several people who have been in the same boat or something close that have discussed thier probelms. I don't recall what was said but there could be some good information.

It will probably be handled much the same with or without a lawyer. You are going to have to disclose it on your application and it will likely get you in some Administatrive review while the collect info on it. In the end as long as your fiancee is aware of the incident it should be approved.

thankyou so much! thats kinda what I was thinking from what I read. my fiancee knows everything. I will check out that section of the forums.

p.s. - niceguy26 - you aren't niceguy reincarnated, are you? (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showuser=28885)

lol. no that isn't me

I am trying to figure out whether or not I need to have a lawyer due to my circumstances.

From my previouis marriage, My ex wife and i had a verbal argument and she went to her mothers house. I then went there 10 mins later and was let in by her brother so i could talk to her. She was still upset and didnt wanna talk, so she asked me to leave. Her mother then barged through the bedroom door where I was talking to her and rushed towards me all crazy like. Thats when I tossed water in her face and ran out of the house. The next morning I found out her mom then called the police and claimed that I "broke in" to the home and had even "hit" her daughter (my ex wife) which is all crazy and didnt happen. Come to find out my ex-wife was seeing someone else and I believe the whole thing was staged in order to get me out of the picture. to make a long story short, I was charged with Burglary 1st even though the police report said no forced entry and I was let in the house by my then brother-in-law. My lawyer worked out a plea for me to take just an assault 4 misdemeanor. (burglary 1st amended to assault 4 misdemeanor)

The problem is, after the incident my wife decided she was gonna leave me for the other guy so her mother made her file a DVO (domestic violence order) against me, so technically I have some sort of domestic violence misdemeanor in my past. My fiancee knows of the situation already and is ok with it. I was just worried if any of the government agencies would make a big deal of it or not and make it harder to get a visa. From what I read it shouldnt be a big deal, but i wasnt sure....

Another question is the affadavit of support. I only made $14,000 each of the past 3 years. It says I need to make around $16,000, so I will need a co-sponser. My father said he would do it, and he makes more than enough money. Does that usually work out okay?

I have already visited my fiancee once, and am going back next month in May for a 2nd visit. We have talked every single day since early July 2006. I am 26 and she is 19. She also is in the Philippines. We are very serious about eachother. What steps should I take to get the K1 process started? and do I need a lawyer? Sorry for the long thread, but I really want some advice. Thankyou so much!