K1 Visa Concern

[arrjay 0]

Hi guys! I just have a question and I will appreciate all your help. My girlfriend is a US citizen that is currently studying here in the Philippines since she is a dual citizen. She will be graduating this coming October 2012 and she's going back to the States by the end of this year. So we decided to marry each other since we don't want to be separated from each other. We decided to apply for a K1-Visa then get married in the states since its much more faster than getting married here in the Philippines and then file a I-130 petition here in US Embassy Manila and wait for a long time separated with my fiancee.

And then we planned everything already then when I am researching about the process of K1 Visa I saw that having a Co-Sponsor is not allowed by the MANILA CONSUL Philippines and some other countries in Asia. What should we do with this problem? My petitioner just graduated from college and obviously still has no income. I am currently working as a Software Engineer here in the Philippines for more than 3years now, would that help? and her parents are willing to be a co-sponsor for us and also my parents which are also US Citizen. I read some forums regarding the Co-Sponsorship and they said that its a case to case basis if they'll going to allow it or not. What would the best thing to do for our situation?

Thanks in advance,

RJ

[dukeandduchess 141]

If your parents are USC's it might make more sense for them to petition for you. I don't know if that is the best option but it's something to think about. That way they would sponsor you. Not sure how it all works but another VJ member will probably know more.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1d383e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=1d383e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

[arrjay 0]

If your parents are USC's it might make more sense for them to petition for you. I don't know if that is the best option but it's something to think about. That way they would sponsor you. Not sure how it all works but another VJ member will probably know more.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=1d383e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=1d383e4d77d73210VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD

Hello dukeandduchess,

I think Petition would take a lot of time before I can live together with my fiance

[dukeandduchess 141]

I thought the processing times would be similar but for an I-130 for an unmarried son/daughter over 21 its insanely long. Guess you'll have to risk filing with a co-sponsor. You may want to ask your question in the Phillipines sub-forum. Their responses may be more helpful.

Either way you should prepare yourself for the fact that you will probably have to spend a bit of time apart. It is hard, but worth it.

Best of luck!

[Penguin_ie 5,993]

How long does it take to get married in the Pils? I would think getting married asap, and then filing a CR-1 spousal visa via DCF, would be the best option. It is fast, allows for a co-sponsor, and you get a greencard upon entry to the USA, ie can work, travel etc.

[arrjay 0]

I thought the processing times would be similar but for an I-130 for an unmarried son/daughter over 21 its insanely long. Guess you'll have to risk filing with a co-sponsor. You may want to ask your question in the Phillipines sub-forum. Their responses may be more helpful.

Either way you should prepare yourself for the fact that you will probably have to spend a bit of time apart. It is hard, but worth it.

Best of luck!

Guess you're right I will ask from a Philippines Sub-forum. Thanks!