Starting my visa journey

[Him and Her 1]

If one enters this country without inspection(no visa), it has violated the law! That person has only one thing to do: leave the country on his/her own, or face deportation. It cannot get marry to a US Citizen! This, as we all know, is not the case. There are 11 million people leaving in the US without legal status, working, studying, getting marry, etc, etc. Some even vote!

Now, if the person enter the country with visa, it has not violated any law, therefore, it can get marry to a US Citizen and apply to become a permanent resident. That is your case here.

The question is: what are you guys going to say in front of the Immigration Officer when ask: how did you guys meet?

We are so nice, we are doing it the right way. We are bringing our fiancées with the proper documentation , vaccination, etc, etc. I know my fiancée is not communist, terrorist, atheist, etc.

[blessed23 0]

IF you are successful in entering the US, get married then fly back to Pinas.

Your husband can file i130 after your marriage. You stay put in the Philippines while the i130 is being processed. Waiting time could be more than a year (or even longer depending on the Visa Bulletin).

Good luck.

Hi Apple21, I've been following your timeline for quite some time now and i want to say congratulations.

I believe you also got married to a permanent resident correct? Can you guide me through the steps please?

I am going to the US with a tourist visa. I dont plan on staying there after we get married coz i have work here in the Philippines. We will go through the waiting time. I have the following questions.

What is the first step we have to do for the petition after we get married?

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks.

If we are going to file the petition while im there, what documents do i need to bring?

Any other tips?

Thank you in advance!

If one enters this country without inspection(no visa), it has violated the law! That person has only one thing to do: leave the country on his/her own, or face deportation. It cannot get marry to a US Citizen! This, as we all know, is not the case. There are 11 million people leaving in the US without legal status, working, studying, getting marry, etc, etc. Some even vote!

Now, if the person enter the country with visa, it has not violated any law, therefore, it can get marry to a US Citizen and apply to become a permanent resident. That is your case here.

The question is: what are you guys going to say in front of the Immigration Officer when ask: how did you guys meet?

We are so nice, we are doing it the right way. We are bringing our fiancées with the proper documentation , vaccination, etc, etc. I know my fiancée is not communist, terrorist, atheist, etc.

Hi Him and Here,

I will be legally entering the US with a tourist visa. I definitely would not tell the immigration officer that we have plans of getting married. We're already engaged since december (went there to propose to her) and it I dont think it would be an issue if i just tell them that im going to visit my girlfriend. We've known each other ever since we were young since she lived here before migrating.

[Him and Her 1]

Hi Apple21, I've been following your timeline for quite some time now and i want to say congratulations.

I believe you also got married to a permanent resident correct? Can you guide me through the steps please?

I am going to the US with a tourist visa. I dont plan on staying there after we get married coz i have work here in the Philippines. We will go through the waiting time. I have the following questions.

What is the first step we have to do for the petition after we get married?

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks.

If we are going to file the petition while im there, what documents do i need to bring?

Any other tips?

Thank you in advance!

Hi Him and Here,

I will be legally entering the US with a tourist visa. I definitely would not tell the immigration officer that we have plans of getting married. We're already engaged since december (went there to propose to her) and it I dont think it would be an issue if i just tell them that im going to visit my girlfriend. We've known each other ever since we were young since she lived here before migrating.

blessed23:

Yes, I know you will be entering legally the country, and that allows you to get marry here to a US Citizen and apply for permanent resident. You don’t need to leave the country. Just keep in mind the interview you will have .

[B & G 200]

The OP does need to leave the country. He is getting married to a green card holder, not a US citizen. He cannot adjust status in the US.

[blessed23 0]

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[yannix 24]

 

Hi Apple21, I've been following your timeline for quite some time now and i want to say congratulations.

I believe you also got married to a permanent resident correct? Can you guide me through the steps please?

I am going to the US with a tourist visa. I dont plan on staying there after we get married coz i have work here in the Philippines. We will go through the waiting time. I have the following questions.

What is the first step we have to do for the petition after we get married?

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks.

If we are going to file the petition while im there, what documents do i need to bring?

Any other tips?

Thank you in advance!

Forms I-130, G325A for you and for your spouse. A copy of your marriage certificate.

[apple21 953]

Hi Apple21, I've been following your timeline for quite some time now and i want to say congratulations.

I believe you also got married to a permanent resident correct? Can you guide me through the steps please?

I am going to the US with a tourist visa. I dont plan on staying there after we get married coz i have work here in the Philippines. We will go through the waiting time. I have the following questions.

What is the first step we have to do for the petition after we get married? File i130 http://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/spouse/bringing-spouses-live-united-states-permanent-residents

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks. You can file i130 even if you're still in the US as long as you already have your marriage certificate. On the i130, item #22 "Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status" Put N/A there.

If we are going to file the petition while im there, what documents do i need to bring? Just your passport-sized photo.

Any other tips? Brace yourself for the long wait.

Thank you in advance!

Edited May 30, 2014 by apple21

[blessed23 0]

Thanks apple21,

Btw re this

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks. You can file i130 even if you're still in the US as long as you already have your marriage certificate. On the i130, item #22 "Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status" Put N/A there.

why should we say na?

[apple21 953]

Thanks apple21,

Btw re this

Do we file the petition in the US while im still there or should we wait for me to get home? I'll be staying there for just 3 weeks. You can file i130 even if you're still in the US as long as you already have your marriage certificate. On the i130, item #22 "Complete the information below if your relative is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status" Put N/A there.

why should we say na?

Because you're not adjusting status in the US. You will go thru consular processing.

[blessed23 0]

Because you're not adjusting status in the US. You will go thru consular processing.

Thanks!

Can you also confirm the following?

I also found this document in their site

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

Under "What Documents Do You Need to Prove Family Relationship?"

Number 1 for spouse. Letter D says we also need form G-325A?

And for letters E-J, any other documents that may be considered as evidence of marriage like Joint ownership or property, documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources, etc. Which of these did you pass?

Thanks!

[apple21 953]

Thanks!

Can you also confirm the following?

I also found this document in their site

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

Under "What Documents Do You Need to Prove Family Relationship?"

Number 1 for spouse. Letter D says we also need form G-325A?

i130

g325a + 1 passport sized photo of husband

g325a + 1 passport sized photo of wife

$420 cheque payment

g1145 for email and text alert

copy of MC

And for letters E-J, any other documents that may be considered as evidence of marriage like Joint ownership or property, documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources, etc. Which of these did you pass?

We submitted the NSO BC of our children as additional evidence for the i130. For the co-mingling of financial resources, we didn't submit anything because we didn't have a joint bank account. However, during my embassy interview I brought money remittance receipts (hubby sends me monthly allowance) as back-up evidence.

Thanks!

Edited June 1, 2014 by apple21