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On 8/1/2022 at 8:23 AM, MarJhi said:
Maybe someone planning on "catting around" on his wife or anticipating a divorce should not get married in the first place.
That would be an interesting conversation with your fiancé..."Hey baby, I don't want to get married in the Philippines because if I want a divorce or feel like catting around I could end up in jail"
I would say probably about 50% of the Fil Am will end in divorce, So you got to play the long game.
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On 8/1/2022 at 8:57 AM, John & Rose said:
That is why I asked since you said cheaters are arrested for adultery. I've never heard that as being as common as you seemed to think it was. Maybe just a communications breakdown but there are no challenges getting married in the Philippines and it is an awesome place to do that. I was wondering what challenges you saw getting married there as we had none and the wedding was awesome. It is a great option for people who may be interested in doing that. It does take time as there is a 10 working day delay for the marriage license to become active. I made two trips since I didn't have enough PTO.
Biggest challenge getting married in the Philippines for me was it took too long to get my fiance to the USA. Approval times was running 30 days for NOA2 for a K1, Spousals visa were close to a year to get your fiance to the USA. It was a no brainer for me which one to choose. 3 to 4 months vs 1 year, it was no brainer for me.
Plus I didn't want to have to go to the US Embassy and get paperwork to say I could marry, then wait so many days, have to attend counciling, probably have to throw a wedding part and slaugher a couple pigs and a cow. Have to pay some one to feed the cow unti it was slaughter time. I can't stand most of the food in the country, so that would of a been another point.
I like to keep things simple, not go thru all the hassel and paperwork that trying to get married in the Philippines would take up. K1 was the way to go, and it seemed like the guys who didn't have money were doing the spousal to save a few dollars.
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On 8/1/2022 at 7:45 AM, John & Rose said:
And how many of those guys were arrested for adultery, which was you original premise. Zero? None? Yes, the Philippines has some of the most beautiful women in the world and the sex trade is as strong there as anywhere. I still haven't heard many stories of people catting around and getting arrested for adultery. But, I do have to admit, if that happened then bribery would probably be the common outcome. It isn't perfect there but it also isn't any worse than any other country.
My best friend was charged for adultery, settled before case got to court but he was born and lives in the Philippines.
You can google "Adultery & Arrested" and read all the stories you want
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On 8/1/2022 at 7:41 AM, John & Rose said:
This. I never said they can get married again so this is not false. They can't unless they get an annulment. People separate everyday there so that part is true. So people do agree to separate all the time. That is VERY common there.
I am not sure why you are including me on this subject.
I agree 1000% people get seperated all the time, it's quite common for a guy to have two families as well, but I am sure you know this.
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On 8/1/2022 at 7:10 AM, John & Rose said:
Or admit that "catting around" is a priority when they are on a US immigration support sight...LOL
I just report what I see, I was hanging around Jose Cuervo bar on Burgos street and having a few frozen margaritas each night as a nightcap and just sit back and watched what was going down, chatted with a handful of forgieners who were spending a few days in the area before heading off the to the province to visit their gf/wife.
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On 8/1/2022 at 7:06 AM, John & Rose said:
That is their personality flaw and how many are in jail?
When did I say they can get married again in the Philippines. Having children doesnt require marriage. My wife's sister bus still married to a man she hasn't seen in 18 years. She has kids with other men and he has kids with other women. Neither was ever arrested for adultery and they are still married to each other.
You must be lost or I am lost: "When did I say they can get married again in the Philippines" What are you talking about here?
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On 8/1/2022 at 7:02 AM, John & Rose said:
Yep, I was there. That same thing here would have cost a lot more than $10. The Catholic Church we planned on using for our K-1 US marriage wanted thousands just for the Priest and the "electricity costs". Luckily we were denied and I was able to get married there. The Philippines is as corrupt as anywhere else in the world. Here that corruption is much more expensive.
I hear you, I am just surprised someone would come out on public forum and admit the engaged in corruption. I figured it was against the rules here : " Condone or instruct, either directly or indirectly, others on how to commit fraudulent or illegal immigration activities in any way, shape, manner or method"
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On 8/1/2022 at 6:52 AM, John & Rose said:
You truly sound like a person who has never visited there and have been following the islands through Tinder posts.
I guess for you the fact that is IS has divorce and you can sleep around with anyone you want to is a good thing. I personally never felt the need to go catting around the Philippines but I know many married Filipinos with children with multiple partners and they have never once even been questioned by the police so I’m not sure that adultery is something that will even raise an eyebrow there. I’ve been there 15 to 20 times and yes, it is a different culture but I’ve never experience any of these challenges that you seem to believe exist. If the fact that you can’t cheat on your spouse and they don’t have divorce there is really a concern then definitely stay away.
Post wasn't directed at you, it was in general. You run a risk if divorced to be arrested due to the fact your name is on a national marriage list in the Philippines, if you had family who wanted to turn you in.
I have no clue what tinder is, I have been to Philippines countless trips.
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On 8/1/2022 at 3:43 AM, Steve & Erma said:
I don't think most western guys are looking to get divorced or catting around.
I do get your point as to there being an option to divorce in the US where there isn't in PH. PH does have options to separate from a spouse so you can marry again though. Both parties have to agree to it from my understanding.
I just got back from the I spent my first few days in Makati at Red Planet, Right around the corner there is Burgos Street, I was amazed how many guys I met not so much from USA were there catting around a few days before they went to see thier wife or Fiance in the province.
Never heard in my life that both parties can agree to seperate or and get married again in the Philippines, that information is false.
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On 8/1/2022 at 6:41 AM, John & Rose said:
Actually we brought treats for the office and both of us had adult children so we probably didn’t need the treats. I don’t consider it a bribe and the corruption is the same everywhere in the world. I don’t believe the ₽500 ($10) was really that much of a bribe for 5 people in the office but whatever.
Just per your statement of : "You need to do the family planning seminar or get out of it like we did. We brought treats for the local office."
It would be considered a bribe, No biggie I was just pointing it out to you.
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I have seen CBP on International flights out of LAX leaving the USA. We were flying Philippine Airlines headed to Manila, they were inside the ramp before you enter the plane after you show your final boarding pass.
I personally thought it was dirty, we told them these people are leaving the USA, they are not entering, why mess with them.
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On 7/31/2022 at 9:54 PM, Pbchief2 said:
That would definitely be a story time. I have full custody, marriage split was 2016, divorce started 2017, finalized 2018.
I would not let my child be around a person who is committing a felony. I would roll on the x-wife also let your divorce attorney know she is involved in marriage sham as well, maybe the courts can make sure she never has a chance to ever get custody or shared custody of the kids.
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On 7/31/2022 at 6:24 PM, Pbchief2 said:
Ok, I tried to stay out of it. My ex-wife has decided to marry her boyfriends roommate to help him get citizenship in exchange for cash. She told me about this a couple times and I advised her to step away and not get into anything illegal. Unfortunately she did it, so not only has she committed fraud, she's not going to get paid now. I have our sons interest in mind and would like to keep them from being near that whole situation. Is it wrong of me to try and disconnect thier time together?
Marriage Fraud is a Federal Crime (ice.gov)
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On 7/31/2022 at 8:17 PM, ConcernedMoose said:
Hi everyone, I'm just a bit paranoid because I'm not actually in this situation yet, but I'm very likely going to get divorced soon and the possibility of being sued over the I-864 terrifies me so much. My wife doesn't know about it and I don't think she's such a bad person that she would try to do it, but just the possibility of it is so disturbing. Honestly, I'm broke and there's no way I could even afford to send her $1000+ a month.
Does the court even care or would they just send you to jail if you aren't able to afford the payments? This is one of the most disturbing things and I wish I had taken it more seriously before I got married.
No you will not go to jail over the I-864, I have never heard of the governemnt enforcing it.
If you do plan on divorcing, get an attorney who specializes in divorce and have him plan your exit strategy, You will probably get out owing nothing. Good luck
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On 7/31/2022 at 8:31 PM, John & Rose said:
Like what? We married there without incidence and I also have two friends who did and one that is planning on it next year. What is the risk?
Plus having to bribe people to get things done, as you freely admitted to: " You need to do the family planning seminar or get out of it like we did. We brought treats for the local office"
Welcome to corruption 101.
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On 7/31/2022 at 8:31 PM, John & Rose said:
Like what? We married there without incidence and I also have two friends who did and one that is planning on it next year. What is the risk?
You ever go back catting around, you could be arrested for adultery. Get married in the USA, and you don't have to worry about it.
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2 hours ago, Palawan said:
Have to fill this out so many days before entering Hong Kong, I am not sure about transitioning thru HK.
I don't know any US airliners that are transiting thru HK at the moment.
American Airlines has limited flights to HK, Price for 4k round trip from HK to AA (Home Airport) for next month, Pretty steep price. First class was 12K
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Have to fill this out so many days before entering Hong Kong, I am not sure about transitioning thru HK.
I don't know any US airliners that are transiting thru HK at the moment.
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I was in Phillippines to visit my relative, haven't seen him since PI Locked down. He building a rather large house.
He has had to hire security gaurd to watch the workers, they were stealing gas and material off the job site. He had a crew of about 15 working at the time I was there, I would say they are 70% finished.
Pay rates for skilled labor is $10 per day, and unskilled workers is $7 per day, they work 6 days per week and he provides lunch. Will take about one year to get the house finished. After watching his scenario go down, no way I would ever build anything in the Philippines, he has to be on the job night and day to make sure they don't do substandard (Philippines Style) work.
I see all these guys on the YouTube buidling house for $60K to $100K US Dollars, I suspect these are built Philippines style and not very sturdy. He will spend $400K USD on a house build
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On 7/30/2022 at 11:24 PM, LexieJ said:
Hi guys,
I belong to this FB PH group and a poster was asking if she can travel to Hongkong to have short vacation prior moving to the US? is there repercussion if her interview was expedited because of medical condition of the petitioner and she's going vacation prior moving here? I responded to her that if they have an emergency why even go vacation and her response was because she wanted to have a "happy goodbye between her partner and child"? (I was like WTH??) Anyway, will there be any issues with CFO? Or when she enters the US will there be any issues with her visa/i will CBP question her why she entered a few days later? I tried googling it and I can't find a straight answer.
She can enter HK on her Philippines passport
Is Hong Kong under any kind of quarantine upon entry?
If she allowed to enter Hong Kong, I see no issue when he/she finally makes it to the USA.
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On 7/31/2022 at 7:45 AM, jskibo said:
Wife and I stopped in HK and spent a couple days before continuing to the US. No issue.
Recently?
I thought Hong Kong was still under quarantine
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On 7/22/2022 at 8:36 PM, Wuozopo said:
Oh, I see. My experience when I inquired at my bank was less favorable exchange rates (which become significant with bigger amounts) and tack on service fees (several) and a big hassle. I found the same issues when I received a cheque in the mail from a UK solicitor (lawyer) written in pounds sterling £ worth $30-40 thousand US dollars. The fees and exchange rate to accept that cheque were going to be crazy expensive. I ended up mailing it back to the UK to be deposited in my bank account there. Then used Wise to transfer some to my US bank.
Wire won't allow me to tranfer more than 10,000 US Dollars, It seems it is dependent upon the country.
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On 7/22/2022 at 9:59 AM, qrk said:
He can transfer any amount he wants to. The financial institution is obligated to report to IRS and US treasury any amount over 10,000. https://www.cashero.com/blog/are-wire-transfers-over-10000-reported-to-the-irs/
Depends on the transfer company, some won't do more than 10K US Dollars.
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My wife/sister took taxi from Davao Airport to Digos, About 1 hour trip. They are not from the area so they don't know it, the taxi driver after the ride wanted an extra 200 peso from them, claimed it was something to do with parking in security area. Thankfully they didn't pay.
Marraige in PH
in Philippines
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You don't need to justify your marriage to me, You do what you do and I do what I do. If your happy then good for you.
You just asked me what the risk were and I told you: Remember here is your exact quote : Like what? "We married there without incidence and I also have two friends who did and one that is planning on it next year. What is the risk? "
You may not like the answer, but it is a risk in the Philippines.