Getting Married in the Philippines

[RO_AH 1,659]

I leave for the Philippines next week and I have done a lot of research to make sure that I do not forget anything. Just in case I want to ask the experts here what I need to bring back in order to file my CR-1 once I get home. These are the things that I know I will need:

1. G-325A filled out by the non-US Citizen spouse signed and dated.

2. One passport-type photo of the non-US Citizen spouse.

3. A copy of your marriage certificate.

 

Is there anything else? Also I just would like a little clarification on the Marriage Certificate. I know it get's filed by the local registrar, and then gets sent to PSA in Manila. After they have put it in the system, you can get an official Marriage Certificate from PSA. My question is, at the local registrar do you get some sort of certificate first? If so can that be used for your application? Or when I file will I need to official Marriage Certificate from PSA?

 

Thanks for any replies.

 

[KULtoATL 1,551]

G-325A is no longer needed. Your spouse beneficiary needs to complete the I-130A instead.

 

Here's the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Edited September 5, 2017 by KULtoATL

[RO_AH 1,659]

3 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

G-325A is no longer needed. Your spouse beneficiary needs to complete the I-130A instead.

 

Here's the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

That's the guide that said I need G-325A

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, RO_AH said:

That's the guide that said I need G-325A

Oh! It's not updated  But the rest of the info is still useful.

 

Just download the latest forms from USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/forms

 

Check out the I-130 instruction sheets and you'll find that your spouse beneficiary is now required to complete the I-130A in lieu of the G-325A. For the petitioner, the components from the G-325A has been incorporated into the I-130.

[RO_AH 1,659]

24 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

Oh! It's not updated  But the rest of the info is still useful.

 

Just download the latest forms from USCIS: https://www.uscis.gov/forms

 

Check out the I-130 instruction sheets and you'll find that your spouse beneficiary is now required to complete the I-130A in lieu of the G-325A. For the petitioner, the components from the G-325A has been incorporated into the I-130.

Thanks! Yea they really need to update it. I already downloaded all the forms and filled most of them out. I guess I should actually have read the instructions

[KULtoATL 1,551]

53 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

Thanks! Yea they really need to update it. I already downloaded all the forms and filled most of them out. I guess I should actually have read the instructions

No worries at all  USCIS instructions should be read to ensure you have all the basic requirements fulfilled. However, VJ guides are useful because it contains some additional info on what to include as your supporting as they are sometimes not specifically mentioned in the formal instructions. 

 

All the best with the CR-1! 

 

PS: I don't remember for sure but did you file for K-1 and was awaiting NOA2? If you did, FYI, you'll restart the clock with the new petition

[verwen 33]

You'll need the PSA copy of the marriage certificate. It takes several weeks to get but you can pay a little extra to get it in a week. I forgot the details of that, I'll ask my wife what we had to do. You might also need a CEMAR for both of you. We had to have one but we filed DCF.

[The-Journey 21]

Visa Journey site is helpful but unofficial. Also check the government sites for the latest and correct info..

You can get an advanced copy of the marriage certificate the next day. This is ok for filing purposes.

[RO_AH 1,659]

57 minutes ago, KULtoATL said:

PS: I don't remember for sure but did you file for K-1 and was awaiting NOA2? If you did, FYI, you'll restart the clock with the new petition

No K-1 for me. My plan was always to go for CR-1

28 minutes ago, verwen said:

You'll need the PSA copy of the marriage certificate. It takes several weeks to get but you can pay a little extra to get it in a week.

Yes I plan to have mine in a week, I was just wondering just in case. It takes knowing the right people, and a few bucks for grease, but should be doable.

[KULtoATL 1,551]

Just now, RO_AH said:

No K-1 for me. My plan was always to go for CR-1

Yes I plan to have mine in a week, I was just wondering just in case. It takes knowing the right people, and a few bucks for grease, but should be doable.

OK! Cool  Please keep us updated. I hope it's smooth sailing till your wife gets her visa next year.

[Hank_ 9,174]

4 hours ago, RO_AH said:

That's the guide that said I need G-325A

Guides on VJ are becoming very outdated.. thus "useless".   

 

Do have your new wife complete the I-130a  as you need to file that with the I-130.   ( and NO to the G-325a)

 

More info here:

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/i-130-petition-process.html

 

And here:

 

http://www.visaconnection-philippines.com/nvc-ircr-1-immigrant.html

Edited September 5, 2017 by Hank_

[The-Journey 21]

I am glad the OP started this topic because I am curious of one thing. Where is the 'official' list of everything that must be included with the i-130 (cr1) petition.

[Hank_ 9,174]

Look up one post.  From those links are links to even more info.

 

 

[The-Journey 21]

2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Look up one post.  From those links are links to even more info.

 

 

This site is not an official government site, and it has incorrect info about the beneficiary signing the I-130A. Where is the official site saying what needs to be included?

[The-Journey 21]

53 minutes ago, The-Journey said:

This site is not an official government site, and it has incorrect info about the beneficiary signing the I-130A. Where is the official site saying what needs to be included?

After reading the i130 instruction for the 20th time. I believe all of the info is right there...