Will I need a waiver ?

[Steve64 1]

In 1992 I was enaged to a Filipina who was living in the Philippines. I filed the I-129f. To make a long story short the marriage never happened nor did she ever come to the USA. If I can recall correctly she didnt even go to the embassy there for a interview. Basically she backed out of the engagement.

In 1996 I filed another Fiance visa (another woman) for my now ex wife. We were married about 5 years being divorced in 2003.

I am now engaged to a Filipina and am in the initial process of filing the I-129f. I realize that I have to file the divorce decree but do I need to get a waiver because this is the 3rd time I`ve filed a I-129f ? Any info you can pass along would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

[pushbrk 12,897]

In 1992 I was enaged to a Filipina who was living in the Philippines. I filed the I-129f. To make a long story short the marriage never happened nor did she ever come to the USA. If I can recall correctly she didnt even go to the embassy there for a interview. Basically she backed out of the engagement.

In 1996 I filed another Fiance visa (another woman) for my now ex wife. We were married about 5 years being divorced in 2003.

I am now engaged to a Filipina and am in the initial process of filing the I-129f. I realize that I have to file the divorce decree but do I need to get a waiver because this is the 3rd time I`ve filed a I-129f ? Any info you can pass along would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

Yes. See my recent thread in the IMBRA forum for a direct link to the policy memorandum.

[payxibka 10,045]

In 1992 I was enaged to a Filipina who was living in the Philippines. I filed the I-129f. To make a long story short the marriage never happened nor did she ever come to the USA. If I can recall correctly she didnt even go to the embassy there for a interview. Basically she backed out of the engagement.

In 1996 I filed another Fiance visa (another woman) for my now ex wife. We were married about 5 years being divorced in 2003.

I am now engaged to a Filipina and am in the initial process of filing the I-129f. I realize that I have to file the divorce decree but do I need to get a waiver because this is the 3rd time I`ve filed a I-129f ? Any info you can pass along would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

two in two years or on the third....

[pushbrk 12,897]

In 1992 I was enaged to a Filipina who was living in the Philippines. I filed the I-129f. To make a long story short the marriage never happened nor did she ever come to the USA. If I can recall correctly she didnt even go to the embassy there for a interview. Basically she backed out of the engagement.

In 1996 I filed another Fiance visa (another woman) for my now ex wife. We were married about 5 years being divorced in 2003.

I am now engaged to a Filipina and am in the initial process of filing the I-129f. I realize that I have to file the divorce decree but do I need to get a waiver because this is the 3rd time I`ve filed a I-129f ? Any info you can pass along would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve

two in two years or on the third....

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

[payxibka 10,045]

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

Not correct, it is actually:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

Edited February 2, 2009 by payxibka

[pushbrk 12,897]

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

Not correct, it is actually:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

Right, filed not approved.

[Steve64 1]

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

Not correct, it is actually:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

Right, filed not approved.

So help me out here. Do I need to file the waiver? If so what form number is it and where can I find it ? Thanks, Steve

[payxibka 10,045]

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

Not correct, it is actually:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

Right, filed not approved.

So help me out here. Do I need to file the waiver? If so what form number is it and where can I find it ? Thanks, Steve

Have you filed TWO or more petitions previously? If so, then you need a waiver. As for what the waiver consists of can I call your attention to the I-129F instructions... your answer is there

Edited February 2, 2009 by payxibka

[pushbrk 12,897]

Yes and it's two petition approvals, not two visas. Once two petitions have been approved, the next is the third, requiring a waiver regardless of events after approval of the first two.

Not correct, it is actually:

If you have filed two or more K-1 visa petitions at any time in the past or previously had a K-1 visa petition approved within two years prior to the filing of this petition, you must apply for a waiver.

Right, filed not approved.

So help me out here. Do I need to file the waiver? If so what form number is it and where can I find it ? Thanks, Steve

Have you filed TWO or more petitions previously? If so, then you need a waiver. As for what the waiver consists of can I call your attention to the I-129F instructions... your answer is there

Further details in the memo I reference in my recent thread in the IMBRA forum. Time for some reading and preparation.