marklovetina

I tell you no matter how hard you try it seems there are always "traces" of the past wife...
I don't think you were wrong to keep them as you intend had nothing to do with your EX but actually your kids (their mother). Doesn't change that you got "busted" but its only a misdemeaner... not a felony
I agree with the suggestion of giving them to your kids now being they are teens or tossing them.

She should tell him your relationship is off. That you found out that the child couldn't come and dumped them. Once she has the child back in her physical custody, she can proceed (quietly) with her visa process.

So there is not a caring father, just a jobless guy seeing his child as a cash-cow....
Bad idea letting the father take the child so close to the visa application time.

Thank you for the overwhelming responses. But the fact is that the child is with her father physically and would not give it up to the rightful mother. And after learning that the mother is being petitioned by me to the the U.S. the father is more than adamant as to wanting the baby left to him so that we could send child support payment. Clearly the intentions of the father is to use the baby as pawn for nothing more than financial gain. (He does not have a job, irresponsible, etc) this according to my fiancee.
So after some research, we think we know what to do next:
File a barangay protection order based on R.A 9262 (section 5) - the father's refusal to allow the mother custody. Family Code even states that the mother has full legal capacity and moral responsibility to have full custody.
And maybe have the lawyers involved.
The mother even discussed this whole situation with him, and is well aware that he is on the losing end. But says he will "fight" for his baby.
A parental consent is not needed for a child to travel out of the country as long as the child is accompanied by the biological mother.

Google works!
Registration and Pre-Departure Services FAQ
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1301:registration-and-pre-departure-services&catid=110:frequently-asked-questions&Itemid=858
All Filipino emigrants leaving the country to settle abroad permanently are required by law to register with CFO. No one is exempted from pre-departure registration.
But the following are not required to attend the pre-departure orientation seminar and to be personally present during the registration (they can also be registered by proxy):
* Minors 12 years old and below
* Senior citizens 60 years old and above
* Those with mental illness or psychiatric disability, and incapacitated due to permanent or long-term ailments

You can put either: Travel to USA or US Visa Application
You will get it right away if your name doesn't have a "hit".
You will get it after 10 days if your name has a "hit".
Hit means you share names with another person (or people) and NBI will need time to verify your record.

Did you make the check of $1,070 payable to the "U.S. Department of Homeland Security"?

Yes. You need to keep the SSA informed if your immigration status changes. So when you will get your GC, you need to go see them, and show them your green card. You will then receive a new SS card with your name and SS# only (same as for US citizens).

The service center made a mistake,the consulate caught it and CORRECTED it.
Meeting in person BEFORE filing the I-129f is a REQUIREMENT of the K-1 visa. If someone at the service center makes a mistake it is STILL a REQUIREMENT. Any benefits gained without meeting the requirements will be denied and revoked at any time it is discovered. You do not "get away" with it.
It would have been caught at some point as each step reviews the entire process. Especially citizenship and especially if the citizenship is gained in just 3 years because you are married to a US citizen. That was by far the most scrutinized procedure in our process.
Your friend(s) need to MEET in person and file a new petition and start over. They thought they "got away with it" but the fact is they never would have and it is better that it is corrected now than after she is here, married and maybe they have children or establish a life, a career and then find herself in deportation hearings.
Such could also be considered FRAUD and incur a lifetime ban because they knowingly filed a petition when they were not eligible for AND would have accepted benefits. Believe me, they would find a way to make this "your fault". I mean, how did they answer question 18? I am going to surmise they did not say "We have not met in person" and even if they did they are required to provide evidence of that.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SKIP STEPS AND REQUIREMENTS!

1. Contact the USCIS and find out if you can withdraw your I-864 Affidavit of Support. Withdraw it if you still can.
2. File for divorce.
3. Tell the USCIS you filed for divorce.
4. Change the locks.
5. Protect your assets.

Mark and Tina

uhmmm i think ur not a stupid guy so do the right thing to do and send her back to the Philippines... she doesnt worth for ur love, time, money, and effort

If you want to pursue thing with ICE, pick up the phone and call. Don't wander around VJ building up support. Take your shot with reporting it. That's the only way to know if what you have as evidence is going to make be sufficient. My understanding is that you have to present a strong case for ICE to expend energy.
Also, divorce and move on from the marriage. Trying to exact some sort of "payback" is ultimately a waste of good energy.

I am sorry about the situation but no woman/man is worth giving up your kids. That is selfish of her to ask.

There is no reason to allow this man to abuse you. If you need to leave him to protect you and your daughter, then leave him. There are many people that are willing to help you. Start networking with other Filipino's and find a place to live until you have saved the money. I hope all works out for you. Just know not all US men are like him. I love my asawa very much. God Bless

I totally understand you as a filipina married to an american man with kids and x-wife... but my husband is really different to your husband if my husband is like your husband then i will gonna have the same feeling that is to go back home to the PH... Just talk to him that's what i did to my husband told him what i want and i dont like in our relationship as husband and wife, and what should be his limitations so he will not hurt my feelings.... thankful to God that he understands what will be my feeling if he will continue what he is doin before to his x-wife... that's a big no to me hehehe... but anyways just pray sis and do what u can do just to have ur husband and to have a happy married life to him... good luck!!!

I am sure no one was intentionally trying to be rude. I think maybe they have just never heard of this happening before. This is a quote directly from the U.S State Department Website:
Nonimmigrant Visa for a Fiancé(e) (K-1): A visa allows a foreign citizen to travel to the U.S. port-of-entry and request permission to enter the United States. You should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the U.S. Upon arrival at the port-of-entry, be prepared to present to the CBP officer your passport with visa and your unopened/sealed packet containing your documents. Travelers should review important information about admissions and entry requirements on the CBP website under Travel.
So yes...it is possible and apparently DOES happen. This is actually not the first time I have heard of this. Of course the good question is WHY and how do you fix it. I agree that you should contact an attorney that has had experience with this and knows the laws. Some will charge for consulation and some will not. At this point, you just need advice as to your next step.
I AM wondering if it wasn't the language barrier. I have found that some countries don't know the word "fiancee". My fiancee refers to me as his wife all the time when we are in Macedonia. ( I will need to relay your story before he gets to POE though!) I had to explain to him what fiancee was. And when I was going through passport control at Skopje...I told them I was visiting my fiancee. There officers there had no idea what I was tailing about. "Future Husband" is what got me in.

Yes, absolutely right. There are times Immigration officer are tricky and strict. I was lucky, the officer was in the mood, I just have to wait for an officer to interview me while I was in the airport. Other than that, there are some questioning regarding on documents in hand, and everything went alright.
I think she was misunderstood (since English is not as good, according to OP) and immigration officer didn't bother to repeat the question...

Yes officer would, but he has to check with his superior before they make that call.
He will not directly send someone from line back to the plane, they take them to secondary do further questioning, document all that get an input from their supervisor and than cancel the visa and put someone back on the plane.

money remittances for k1 is not necessarily required... visiting once is also not a problem...

money remittances for k1 is not necessarily required... visiting once is also not a problem...

money remittances for k1 is not necessarily required... visiting once is also not a problem...

The record of the petition does stay on file. Whether it's a red flag for future petitions or visa applications will depend on the circumstances, particularly the reason for withdrawing the petition. Someone who was the beneficiary of a previously withdrawn petition could expect to be asked about that petition and petitioner if they apply for a family based visa in the future. If the petitioner stated they were withdrawing the petition because they had evidence they were being played for a green card then the beneficiary can expect that petition and relationship to be a hot topic at their next visa interview.
The IMBRA filing limitations kick in if a petition was approved within the previous two years, or two or more petitions were ever submitted. Withdrawing a petition doesn't erase it from the record. If it was accepted by USCIS then it counts as a submitted petition. If it was approved then it counts as an approved petition.

I suggest you don't jump the gun and get married without having a plan. That won't accomplish anything. They will just deny your CR-1 the same way they denied your K-1.
What you need to do is sit down and very carefully analyze what happened at the interview. Look at all the red flags and gather evidence to counter them. Then perhaps you can think about getting married or re-filing K-1, whichever seems better.
The fact that you had such documentary evidence of your relationship and still got denied indicates that you probably had red flags that outmatched the evidence provided. You have to take care of those first.

There have been lots of denied K-1s as well as lots of lost petitions. Why bother even thinking about it though if you have no red flags.
Deal with things as they happen or you will never make it through this process.