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I recently canceled a CR1. She was in Philippines. I want to do a new CR1 but to China. I have searched the net and found little info. I found something that said two were the lifetime maximums. But does anyone know of any limitations on filling CR1's? Any time limit between fillings? Will it be flagged in some manner? I canceled it in the NVC stage.

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Yeah, the bottom line is that if you are married to two different people anywhere in the world you'll be barred from getting a CR-1 visa. They'll obviously know because of the prior I-130 petition.

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Married is married. When you file the next I-130, you'll be asked about all previous marriages. Pretending the marriage to the Filipina didn't exist at all, is likely to land you in jail. USCIS and

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I think what people are reacting to is less than he is canceling a petition and more that he has canceled a petition SO RECENTLY that he hasn't received or sought confirmation of it being canceled, an

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There is no limit to filing as such, you are allowed to file as many as you want, as soon as you are divorced from the ex and legally married to the new gal. However, as the previous poster said, it is a big red flag (though not as much as she actually got the visa) and you will face more scrutiny. Make sure current wife knows all about ex wife.

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Make sure current wife knows all about ex wife.

I second this, CO's at the Consulate in Guangzhou have been known to ask questions about petitioner's ex's and reports of denials have happened because the beneficiary hasn't been able to answer questions about the ex.

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The CO's at GZ will question you about this, be prepared as previously stated by Ryan and Penguin. Been there done that by us.

In Arizona its hot hot hot.

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I recently canceled a CR1. She was in Philippines. I want to do a new CR1 but to China. I have searched the net and found little info. I found something that said two were the lifetime maximums. But does anyone know of any limitations on filling CR1's? Any time limit between fillings? Will it be flagged in some manner? I canceled it in the NVC stage.

Hi what city is your wife from? Where is she living now? How did you 2 meet? If you don't mind me asking. You can private message me if you like.

I cancelled 2 fiance visa's for the Philippines and went to China and got married. It took 18 months to get her here. I was questioned by the CBP on re-enrty to the USA. I had to go through a lot, but we got approved. Read my time line and questions they asked my wife. You will have red flags all over your case. Depends on years apart that you filed.

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Recently as in it still hasnt been cancled I guess since no confirmation yet. I just let it roll, figured it would eventually go away. I can see how that might have been the wrong move now. She is in GuangZhou. I plan to go next month and do the marriage. Would the K-1 be a better option in this particular case, just wait for marriage until in USA? I am not sure she will be ok with that though...

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I recently canceled a CR1. She was in Philippines. I want to do a new CR1 but to China. I have searched the net and found little info. I found something that said two were the lifetime maximums. But does anyone know of any limitations on filling CR1's? Any time limit between fillings? Will it be flagged in some manner? I canceled it in the NVC stage.

Are you married to both people? You won't be able to get a CR-1 at all if you were married to two people at once.

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

The marriage IS recognised in the USA. Marriages from all over the world are recognised in the USA. If you do not get divorced first (before marriage to China girl), you cannot petition for your second wife, and may even be prosecuted for bigamy.

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

Um, you might want to rethink this. Marriages that are legal abroad are also legal in the US unless they violate US law, in which case your original petition wouldn't have been approved and gotten to the NVC. From the info you've given here, you are still legally married in the eyes of the US government.

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

Yeah, the bottom line is that if you are married to two different people anywhere in the world you'll be barred from getting a CR-1 visa. They'll obviously know because of the prior I-130 petition. Honestly, you sound like you're engaging in immigration fraud, so don't expect this to turn out well.

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

Oh dear ... smh

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2011-12-09 Response Received for Exepedite Request

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Petitioner: US Born Citizen (Wife)

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No. I am married to the filipino girl, in the philippines. I dont see why that would affect a marriage in china since the marriage is not recognized in USA. But I am talking to a lawyer on getting a divorce to the filipino just in case. Anyone with advice on that can pipe in ;)

Married is married. When you file the next I-130, you'll be asked about all previous marriages. Pretending the marriage to the Filipina didn't exist at all, is likely to land you in jail. USCIS and Dept. of State, obviously already know you ARE married today. Unless you obtain a divorce, marrying in China will break the laws of China and the USA. Bigamy is a crime and so is fraud. You can't marry in China without an affidavit saying all all previous marriages have been terminated and showing the evidence they have been.

Delay your next marriage until you are divorced from the Filipina or risk never being together with the Chinese woman at best and jail at worst.

You cannot obtain a divorce in the next month. So perhaps that ticket to China will be more money wasted on stupidity. (your words)

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