Just Started K1, But Long Range Question

[Himaya Ko 0]

Hello All!

I've been a member for quite some time, but hadn't visited much until I recently sent our I-129f petition in just a little over a week ago. Even though Joynelyn and I have only just begun our journey in this process, I have a long range question.

O.K., let us just say that everything goes well and after she receives her Visa to come to the U.S., I shall go to Cebu City, Philippines to accompany her home. But while I'm there in Cebu we marry there so that family and friends can be a part of our union. Now we are married, but she is entering the U.S. under a Fiancee Visa. Is this a problem? I mean, when does the 90 days start, from the time the Visa is granted or from the time she actually arrives in the U.S.?

Thanks in advance.

[ufkenmill 0]

From the time she enters the US. If you get legally married in the Phillipines then you can't use a K1 fiance visa...

[arwensun1965 1]

K1 is for marriage in the USA only ...if you were to marry in the Philippines then you would NOT be able to use your k1, unfortunately you would have to apply for a k3 which would make your process even longer.

Janice

[gwenneh 7]

You will invalidate the fiaqnce visa and have to start over again applying for a K-3.

[bly 0]

If you're married technically you can't enter on the K1. Well you could enter by saying your not married, but then getting married again to stay would be tough.

Best bet is to have a ceremony in the Philippines that is not a legal wedding. This way her family could enjoy it, and she's still able to use a K1. I don't know the law there, but as long as it's not considered a legal marriage your fine then.

Then when she gets to the USA go to the justice of the peace and make it legal.

[Peter Miami 0]

If you're married technically you can't enter on the K1. Well you could enter by saying your not married, but then getting married again to stay would be tough.

Best bet is to have a ceremony in the Philippines that is not a legal wedding. This way her family could enjoy it, and she's still able to use a K1. I don't know the law there, but as long as it's not considered a legal marriage your fine then.

Then when she gets to the USA go to the justice of the peace and make it legal.

Or you could go back to the Philippines once you have married here and I have a wedding there for her family and friends.

My fiancée and I will have a Civil wedding here and a Catholic Church wedding in Colombia once she can travel. Hope this helps.

Good luck,

Peter Miami

[*Robert* 2]

I think most will admit that you can have a religious ceremony and a legal ceremony. One can be married, but still not legally married.

Either have a religious ceremony there, and not sign any legal documents, marriage certificates, etc., and then enter on a K-1 and have a legal marriage in the U.S., or do what others have suggested and hold off having a ceremony in her countrly until after you have alread been legaly married in the U.S.

[Himaya Ko 0]

Thanks everybody! I appreciate it greatly.