Just joined and don't know where to start

[perritonegro 4]

I'm a US citizen (born here), over 40 yrs, had previous marriage with a girl from Ukraine (I know, I know), had a criminal conviction (non drug, or finance) 20+ years ago, and I just don't know what documents to start gathering, or where/how to search on here.  Any help greatly appreciated.  

footnote: I'm planning to visit and marry her on the 7th of April, so three weeks.  I've read on another website that I need some kind of permission from the consular in Manila?

[Unshakable Faith 493]

1 hour ago, perritonegro said:

I'm a US citizen (born here), over 40 yrs, had previous marriage with a girl from Ukraine (I know, I know), had a criminal conviction (non drug, or finance) 20+ years ago, and I just don't know what documents to start gathering, or where/how to search on here.  Any help greatly appreciated.  

footnote: I'm planning to visit and marry her on the 7th of April, so three weeks.  I've read on another website that I need some kind of permission from the consular in Manila?

Go to the "guides" section for spousal visa (if your intent is for her to live in the US) and follow it step by step, you'll have everything you need! 

[neilsqueen 433]

6 hours ago, perritonegro said:

I'm a US citizen (born here), over 40 yrs, had previous marriage with a girl from Ukraine (I know, I know), had a criminal conviction (non drug, or finance) 20+ years ago, and I just don't know what documents to start gathering, or where/how to search on here.  Any help greatly appreciated.  

footnote: I'm planning to visit and marry her on the 7th of April, so three weeks.  I've read on another website that I need some kind of permission from the consular in Manila?

Also,  www.travel.state.gov has a really great flow chart of every step you will need to take.  I followed that and the guides on here to a T and had no RFE's.  Also, visit www.uscis.gov and review the application and instructions for the IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa.  Best wishes!

[perritonegro 4]

Thanks so much!  I'll go there now.  I forgot to mention that she has a small child from a previous relationship.  Father is absent, but the child stays with his dad's family due to mom (my fiance) working overseas.  I hope there's info on here detailing how to address that also.

[neilsqueen 433]

2 minutes ago, perritonegro said:

Thanks so much!  I'll go there now.  I forgot to mention that she has a small child from a previous relationship.  Father is absent, but the child stays with his dad's family due to mom (my fiance) working overseas.  I hope there's info on here detailing how to address that also.

Yes, there is plenty of information about step children on here.  You will need to have permission from the father to bring the child over if that is what your plan is.  Best wishes!

[perritonegro 4]

3 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

Yes, there is plenty of information about step children on here.  You will need to have permission from the father to bring the child over if that is what your plan is.  Best wishes!

Ah, that's good to hear.  I knew we'd have to get permission from him.  I had to do that with my ex wife 15 year ago, but it was easier then because my daughter's dad was nearby.  This isn't the case here.  My bride-to-be's ex isn't anywhere nearby and hard to reach.  Still, we'll try.  Question, do you think 3 weeks is enough time in Philippines to get married?  I hear from my fiance that the gears move very slowly there.

[perritonegro 4]

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[neilsqueen 433]

1 minute ago, perritonegro said:

Ah, that's good to hear.  I knew we'd have to get permission from him.  I had to do that with my ex wife 15 year ago, but it was easier then because my daughter's dad was nearby.  This isn't the case here.  My bride-to-be's ex isn't anywhere nearby and hard to reach.  Still, we'll try.  Question, do you think 3 weeks is enough time in Philippines to get married?  I hear from my fiance that the gears move very slowly there.

I really don't know about that.  You may want to post that question over in the forum for the Philippines.  Every country is different.  I can only speak for Jamaica lol.

[perritonegro 4]

I was just on the US Consulate in Manila's website to book my appointment for the “Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage,”  and can't get an appointment for the entire month of April... the time when we've made our wedding plans.  I didn't know I needed to do this until yesterday.  We've already made our wedding plans, she's left work, I've made arrangements for childcare here and bought my ticket.  Can I get this form from another embassy closer to me?  Possibly here in the States, or Mexico?

[perritonegro 4]

1 minute ago, neilsqueen said:

I really don't know about that.  You may want to post that question over in the forum for the Philippines.  Every country is different.  I can only speak for Jamaica lol.

Ah, ok thanks.  I'm brand new here, and didn't know that there was a separate forum for that.  I'll go find it now.  Thanks again!

[neilsqueen 433]

3 minutes ago, perritonegro said:

Ah, ok thanks.  I'm brand new here, and didn't know that there was a separate forum for that.  I'll go find it now.  Thanks again!

Here's the link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

They can definitely help with all your questions specific to the country.

[perritonegro 4]

3 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

Here's the link http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/129-philippines/

 

They can definitely help with all your questions specific to the country.

You're awesome, thanks.  I was having trouble finding it!  lol

[neilsqueen 433]

1 minute ago, perritonegro said:

You're awesome, thanks.  I was having trouble finding it!  lol

Lol no problem.  We are a big family here.  We have each others backs.  Hope things run smooth for you and your love.

[perritonegro 4]

10 minutes ago, neilsqueen said:

Lol no problem.  We are a big family here.  We have each others backs.  Hope things run smooth for you and your love.

Thanks   I got up early to work on this.  I'm going back to sleep now   Have a great weekend, and thanks so much for your help.  I'll keep all ya'all posted.  

[Palawan1 11]

41 minutes ago, perritonegro said:

I was just on the US Consulate in Manila's website to book my appointment for the “Affidavit in Lieu of a Certificate of Legal Capacity to Contract Marriage,”  and can't get an appointment for the entire month of April... the time when we've made our wedding plans.  I didn't know I needed to do this until yesterday.  We've already made our wedding plans, she's left work, I've made arrangements for childcare here and bought my ticket.  Can I get this form from another embassy closer to me?  Possibly here in the States, or Mexico?

You won't have any problem getting an appointment at USEM in Manila in April. They will update the available spots for April soon. You will notice all of the available time slots for notarial services for the remainder of this month.