Guidence Needed badly!!!

[ak907 0]

I appologize in advance if I'm using this forum for the wrong purpose. I really don't know what else to do. I'll explain my situation. And perhaps a kind person with superior knowledge could guide me in the right direction. I am a US citizen that is trying to either bring my partner to the US from the Philipines. Or visa versa. I have a felony conviction for a offence that occured almost twenty years ago. And I'm not sure how that effects this situation either. Also being a gay couple proposes other issues for marriage. We are willing to do whatever it takes to get this done if its possible. Would someone please at least point us in the right direction. Much thanks to everyone. Any and all help will be GREATLY appreciated.

[MalaysianGirl 26]

Oh OP, I don't think the US recognizes same-sex couples for immigration purposes...

http://gaylife.about.com/od/gayimmigration/i/gayimmigration.htm

Please forgive me in advance, though, if I am wrong about this or wrong about your case.

Edited November 4, 2011 by MalaysianGirl

[Leatherneck 693]

Your partner can apply for a tourist visa (which is not easy to get), other than that, there are no U.S. immigration benefits for gay couples.

It'll be easier for you to move to the Philippines to be with your partner.

Edited November 4, 2011 by Leatherneck

[ak907 0]

Your partner can apply for a tourist visa (which is not easy to get), other than that, there are no U.S. immigration benefits for gay couples.

It'll be easier for you to move to the Philippines to be with your partner.

If there is no other way to be with my partner. I would surely attempt too. What all do I have to do to move to the Phiipines perm?

[MalaysianGirl 26]

If there is no other way to be with my partner. I would surely attempt too. What all do I have to do to move to the Phiipines perm?

I think some VJ-ers who are from the PI or are married to Pinays can give good advice on this. Hopefully a mod can move your post to the PI forum so that you can get the answers you need.

[dirtsquirter 7]

When you arrive in the Philippines, you have 21 days stamped in your passport to stay. Before those 21 days are up, you will need to visit Bureau of Immigration to extend your visa for another 38 days - the cost is about 3030 pesos. Before that time is up, it's back to BoI to renew your visa - this time it's for 59 days and the cost is 4830 pesos plus a one time fee of 2800 pesos for a ACR card. Every 59 days the cost is 4830 pesos and if your late you will pay a penalty of at least 1000 pesos. In US dollars it's about 70 bucks for the first 38 days, then 178 bucks for the next 59 days, including the cost of the ACR card, then it's 112 bucks every 59 days, and you must leave the country once after 16 months, and start the process over again upon returning. Or just get married and apply for permanent visa - once you get that, it's only 310 pesos ($7.20) once a year.

[TeapotGirl 66]

.....Or just get married and apply for permanent visa - once you get that, it's only 310 pesos ($7.20) once a year.

You are right about the extension process of BOI to an American tourist.

The Philippines doesn't recognize same-sex marriage. This is a very conservative country when it comes to marriage that's why we are the only country left in this world that doesn't have a divorce. You cannot definitely use fiancee or spousal visa.

However, if your Filipino partner is rich, he can try getting a multiple entry visa so you could be physically with each other then get married on a state that legally recognize such relationship.

Or try to search for a company that would need his skills. What does he know to do anyway? Entertainers got extraordinary ability visa. If he is a nurse (RN), that's great. Gonna be hard though.

[dirtsquirter 7]

Yea, but the Philippines' complete acceptance of "ladyboys" (to the point where they work openly everywhere and are truly an integral part of society here) and this country's determination to follow western culture just may mean a turning point in the not so distant future....

[sea-town 5]

You can allways get a retirement visa if u have the funds though.

But u can not have no Derogatory record and must be at least 35 years or older

All foreign nationals below the age of 50 and at least 35 years of age are required to deposit the amount

of $75,000.00 dollars with any pra short listed banks. Those aged 50 and above are required to deposit $50,000.00 dollars

but as far as ur partner getting a k1 or k3 visa will not happen toursit visa maybe if he is rich own's land has a bank account with a

large sum of money in it own's a bus.

or u can just go as every one is saying and just renew ur visa allways.

if u can afford it the philippines is a great place to live im counting the years tell my retirement so i can move over there. But if u do decide to move over there make a few visits first it is

not for every one.

Good luck

[AMP 54]

Not to be rude, but can one of you have an operation and change your sex. Then it could be legal, since it's no longer a same sex marriage. He or she might be able to come over here.

[thelastpetitioner 218]

Not to be rude, but can one of you have an operation and change your sex. Then it could be legal, since it's no longer a same sex marriage. He or she might be able to come over here.

Ummm,there is a difference between gay and transgender

[TeapotGirl 66]

Not to be rude, but can one of you have an operation and change your sex. Then it could be legal, since it's no longer a same sex marriage. He or she might be able to come over here.

My brothers birth certificate indicated that he's a female. That needs to be taken tot he court for correction because of sex change operations.

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