dale_trisha

Your correct in that any stay globally over 30 days costs more. All the major airlines do this and have for years.

congrats

It depends upon the state where he lives. Where I live during my divorce proceeding the house would be propoerty that we both owned since we post it after we were married. It does not matter that I was listed on the deed only. Then after the divorce we had to file a quite claim deed that changed me from Married to Single. At that point she could no longer claim the property as joint ownership.

Welcome to VJ.

CFO and PDOS are the same. CFO is the organization that conducts the PDOS. Did you also do your Guidance and Counseling Requirements and Schedules for Filipino Spouses and Other Partners of Foreign Nationals. That is another seminar that you must take as part of the CFO requirements.

Check out this link: http://www.cfo.gov.ph/counseling.htm

I have two with CSC that are suppose to be completed by Nov 27th. I was given a number for tracking purposes. In my case the requests are to change the middle name of my wife on the I-130 and I-129f

Although not the same circumstance to stress my earlier point about family and culture. Trisha and I planned on getting the K1 visa. All was well until just a few days before filing the 129f in June this year. Yes it was all filled out and ready to go. Then she got the family pressure to instead get married in Phil. I had not planned on that I needed to return to the US. We discussed it before I left and I could tell she was torn. She wanted to be with me sooner than later but also needed to please the family. We decided to get married and knew that this meant a few months delay until my next trip in Sep this year. End the end it cost me nearly a 4 month delay but well worth it. It was a big burden for her that we lifted off her shoulders and end the end what is 4 months. Nothing - hopefully. But today we are glad we did it.

I can understand the frustration in having a family split apart. I have gone through that before in the 80's and am now apart from Trisha. This Christmas I am planning on spending it with her and her family as we await her visa approval which is still sometime off.

One thing you want to look at is the culture of a filipina. Understand that you married her and her family and her family is blood and much tighter than most families in the US. These are probably values that you respect that she has. She will not be open about issues that cause conflict since again it is culture and for her to show disappointment to you is not something that is typical. you need to learn how to read indirect communication which she probably is doing and your doing the American direct communication.

My suggestion is to spend sometime getting to know what you value from her and your relationship and then understand how that works in her life - its all connected. Also dig into the culture. Know it, breath it. It is who she is.

Congrats

Trisha and I were able to obtain the marriage certificate (non-NSO one) immediately after the wedding. We then filed two days later. That gives us time to get the NSO Cert which is needed for the embassy. We have ordered that on-line through e-census and just got the NSO copy this weekend.

Congrats. May everythign be smooth the rest of the way.

Congrats

Trisha and my experience was in Makati. I had a filippino friend check on all the requirements and processes ahead of time for me and the price we paid was the same. I did get an extra grilling by the Civil Registar about by divorce decree and how could they tell if it was final. Since your fiancee is only there for 20 days it is best to know all your requirements and have everything ready to go. Day 1 he goes to US Embassy to get his letter, you can accompany him. Then go the City Hall and get your license started. Wait 10 days......

Best of luck

Congrats

We are doing it ourselves. Everything is pretty straightforward. Just follow the directions. This web site has the information you will need plus you can alway send questions out to the members. I have 2 friends who do this work as attornoys and they both said save the money as long as you have a straightforward case.

PRISM is one of two organizations that handled the seminar for fiance's and spouses that CFO requires. Attendance at this is needed first. Then the beneficary must go to CFO. Both are required.

Hi, this is Anne of Sta. Ana. I and J have been a member of this site for sometime now and I must say that this site has been of great help to us. Plus I've gotten to know some great people whom I've had the opportunity to send my questions with regards to cr1 & k3. Thanks to mypanacea and prettynpink. You've been of great help. Thanks again.

I've got some questions though about civil wedding. I know that only after J (he's from California) has gotten his certificate of legal capacity from US embassy, and that I, copies of cenomar, live birth certificate and among others, only then we would be able to file an application for marriage license. How long would it take to get the license from the municipality/ city hall?(does it normally take a 10 day waiting period?) Is it a necessity that we file the application (for marriage license) at the municipality where I reside? Should J (my fiance) also provide copies of certificate of live birth? Right after we would receive the license, would it be the judge who would set the date (of marriage) or us? (Not being particular about the costs but still, I would like to know) How much would a civil wedding cost? Do we have to pay the judge or the person in authority to conduct marriage?

Hope to hear some answers. Thank you in advance and God bless to everyone.

Trisha and I went through this in Aug and got married in September. We both needed to attend family planning as part of getting the license. We had to wait 10 days to get the license. Then another day waiting to find out what Judge would do the ceremony on the day that we selected. Once we had a Judge we needed to work around his schedule for the time. We had to pay the judge and if we wanted the wedding at night or at another location besides the court there were more fees.

Of course the fees will all vary depending upon what City this happens. In our case it was Makati City.

You do need to get the license from your city of residence.

My birth cert from US was not needed. I did need my passport and of course my final divorce decrees.

your friend is correct. You need to first attend Counseling for spouses. This is the link. It includes a flowchart on how to complete this step which can be done in Manila or Cebu. Then you need to complete your pre-departure registration requirements.

http://www.cfo.gov.ph/fs_manila.htm

Best wishes.

Ok, I got everything ready to go finally. I have one question though. Where it mentions "attach" this to this and that to that. When they are relating to "attaching" do they want me to use staples or do I use paper clips to the papers? I know this sounds stupid, but I want to do it right. I would think I would paper clip the various sections together but I figured I better ask. DO I use paper clips or staples? Thanks, Lyle

There is no right or wrong... just realize that your petition will be disassembled.... making it somewhat easier for the adjudicator I am sure would be appreciated.

thanks, I found another question asked that I had missed before I posted. I'm just going to paper clip it all in the sections it calls for and put those in order. they can punch holes or whatever they feel they want once it arrives. Thanks

Paperclips are fine but some packages can be large. 2 hole punch and then use ACCO fastners is the prefered choice that USCIS suggests

As long as current and prior names are provided in the "other names used" space on the form, it shouldn't cause a problem. Just make sure to put names on the visa application forms that are consistent with those in the passport.

I just learned that in the Philippines that my wifes last name changed as expected but that her middle name also changed so it is now her maiden name. When I submitted the I-130 and I-129F I used her middle name at birth. She is changing her passport and DFA is saying they need use the Philippines format of first name, maiden name, spouse surname.

How do I correc the I-130 and 129 now that they are submitted.

I just finished talking to USCIS and it was really easy. They took it as a typo error and submitted one service reqeust for the I-130 and another for the I-129f. That saves me some stress. Thanks for the all help everyone.

My husbands name is mispelled on his passport, but we used that name as not to cause any issues. I emailed the embassy and they said that he could change his passport and they would issue the visa based on the visa name.

I guess my question is this...

Could changing a name on a pending application effect background checks, I wonder?

To the OP, if you do sucessfully change it on the petitions, let us know please

Lisa

Maybe I want to use that typo error trick anyway

is the name on the g-325 correct ? if so I would try the typo trick. it worked for us. I would think the background check would have a lot to do with the info on the g-325 and birth certificate. if those two are correct, I think you will be fine. and also it was my wifes middle name that was not correct. good luck and remember I am not a lawyer, I'm just telling you what worked for us...

Thanks. The g-325 has the same issue. But I am going to try the typo approach. I plan on calling them at 8am CDT today and see what happens.

My husbands name is mispelled on his passport, but we used that name as not to cause any issues. I emailed the embassy and they said that he could change his passport and they would issue the visa based on the visa name.

I guess my question is this...

Could changing a name on a pending application effect background checks, I wonder?

To the OP, if you do sucessfully change it on the petitions, let us know please

Lisa

Maybe I want to use that typo error trick anyway

I would expect that backgound checks would be affected but since both the I-130 and I-129F were submitted earlier this month and not touched since then there really should not be any going on. Plus in the alias her maiden name is listed which simply became her middle name. After I call USCIS tomorrow I will update this issue so we know. Thanks for the response.

call the uscis and ask for a" service request" based on a typo error on the forms. the number is 800-375-5283

Thanks much. I will give them a call first thing in the morning. Hopefully it is easy and does not cause any delays.

I just learned that in the Philippines that my wifes last name changed as expected but that her middle name also changed so it is now her maiden name. When I submitted the I-130 and I-129F I used her middle name at birth. She is changing her passport and DFA is saying they need use the Philippines format of first name, maiden name, spouse surname.

How do I correc the I-130 and 129 now that they are submitted.