Question 18, I-129f

[BrettJ 1]

You need to tell the story of how we met. Wondering how this may affect my application.

We met in July 09 when I traveled on business to Manila to train my new counter parts in IT. We corresponded via email, chat, phone before the trip. Where things might be an issue is that at the time I was separated and living on my own, and going through bankruptcy. Lawyer advised to do divorce after bankruptcy as it is a pain to do it before. Bankruptcy completed later that year. Divorce final in Feb 10. So they will see this when I file my paperwork/story and see the dates on divorce docs. I don't want to be dishonest and won't. Just wondering if this will hurt the process or maybe get denied because of this.

[ppihtr123 68]

No issue when you met each other at first even if you were married at the time. There is a requirement that you have met in person within the last two years of filling so I hope you have been back to PI or she here since 09.

[Natalie y Richard 14]

Hey,

I have a similar story to yours and I don't think it will be a problem. Although I am still waiting on my NOA2 which I pray comes soon since I am an October 2012 filier. I would even love an RFE right about now so atleast I feel like they are touching my file. Anyways back to your question. I seperated from my husband in October 2011 and we signed and notarized the divorce papers that date however, because I was pregnant and single I gave them to my lawyer which didn't file them in the courts until April 2012! Needless to say the divorce final date on the docs were July 2 2012 and I filed for my Fiance in October 2012 so I too am scared as to what might happen. I really think they will base their decision in the interview and all the evidence provided. I am taking a copy of my whole divorce decree and all my evidence from this relationship. I spoke to a CO in person and they told me not to worry as long as this relationship (I129f applicant) is a bonafide relationship previous dates and marriages do not matter. I hope he is right!

[BrettJ 1]

Thank you for your responses. Yes I have been back several times. Once to Bahrain(she worked there) Feb/Mar 10, Phils Nov/Dec 10, Phils March/Apr 12.

[ppihtr123 68]

you are good to go! no worries.

[LoveLife2 5]

I was divorced on 7-23-2012 and just filed last week. I included a cover letter/attatchment to the question #6 I thknk about marital status along with judge signed divorce papers and gave a brief statement of how we were seperated on 11-15-2010 and living in seperate houses prior to the finalization of our divorce so it was more clear on how long my ex and I were seperated before divorce.

Just my 2 cents :-)

[His karma 20]

We were engaged in 2011 but my divorce didn't become final until Aug 2012. They are more interested in how and when you met in person. Copies of the divorce decree and certificate are the proof they require only to prove you are legally able to marry. Good luck to you in your journey.

[BrettJ 1]

Again Thank you for the support.

[2far 185]

The truth is what it is. There's no reason to hide it or over explain it. I doubt that any of us fell in love thinking "I wonder what the US immigration will think of this later". I'm sure the people processing these cases have seen everything.