K1 without meeting in Philippines

[Paul smith 0]

My friend married a woman from the Philippines. 4 years later they decided to intorduce me to her sister. I have a felony from 1999. Ive never gotten my passport because of that. The cost of traveling there and back and then her here would push her coming here back too. Is there a visa she can get to come visit her sister and then marry me?  

 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

4 minutes ago, Paul smith said:

My friend married a woman from the Philippines. 4 years later they decided to intorduce me to her sister. I have a felony from 1999. Ive never gotten my passport because of that. The cost of traveling there and back and then her here would push her coming here back too. Is there a visa she can get to come visit her sister and then marry me?  

 

 

~Moved to What Visa Do I Need, as OP is unsure~

 

 

She would need to apply for a tourist visa... unless she has a really good job, property,... even previous travel history, ect... unlikely she will get one; but she's free to try.

 

Now, that being said, she could, if she received a tourist visa, she could come to marry you; but she cannot intentially enter the US with a B2 visa with the intent to stay. She could marry and then leave and you can file for a spousal visa.... 

 

Now, with that also though... if you can't get a passport because of a conviction almost 20 years ago, you may not even be able to process a spousal visa depending on what type of felony crime it was....

 

If you marry also, a K-1 visa wouldn't even be an option, also again, the felony conviction could hinder that also. and there is no way to bypass the meeting requirements most likely.

 

Also, come on, marrying someone you haven't met? Even the greatest people online can turn out to be nightmares in person.

Edited October 30, 2018 by Ben&Zian

[belinda63 3,038]

Not sure what kind of felony would prevent you from obtaining a passport, none that I am aware of. 

She can try to obtain a tourist visa but it is very difficult for a single female from her country without lots of ties proving she will return. 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

10 minutes ago, Paul smith said:

My friend married a woman from the Philippines. 4 years later they decided to intorduce me to her sister. I have a felony from 1999. Ive never gotten my passport because of that. The cost of traveling there and back and then her here would push her coming here back too. Is there a visa she can get to come visit her sister and then marry me?  

 

You can still get a passport even if you have felony but it all depends on the crime you committed. Be advised though that your crime could have a hindrance on you actually bringing her over here on a K1 visa. 

 

 

[Cyberfx1024 7,980]

he rules in this country preclude only felons who committed international drug trafficking from getting a passport. That is, a person cannot get a passport if she crossed an international border while drug trafficking and was arrested and convicted for it.

 

The Department can, but doesn't have to, disqualify a passport applicant if he has been convicted of a misdemeanor (lesser) state or federal drug charges. However, a first-offense conviction for possession of a controlled substance cannot serve as a basis for denial.

Other Reasons for Passport Denial

Even if you have no criminal convictions, you may not get a passport. If you are currently charged with a felony or a felony arrest warrant is outstanding, your application will be denied. Likewise, if you are currently in jail or on parole for felony drug changes, you can't get a passport.

You will not be given a passport if you owe $2,500 or more in back child support, or owe certain loans to the government. The State Department will also deny you a passport if a court order, a probation order or a parole order states that you are not to leave the country.

 

https://traveltips.usatoday.com/obtain-passport-convicted-felons-62693.html

[SalishSea 17,842]

The requirement of meeting once in the past two years is rarely waived, and definitely would not be in your case.  And, like the other poster above said, WHY would you want to marry someone you have never met?  Does she know about your felony?

 

Or - do you mean that she has been to the United States, and that you have met in person in the past two years?   If that is the case, there is no requirement for you to travel to the PI, and you can petition for her to apply for a K-1 visa.   If you have never met, or it has been > 2 years, then you will need to figure out a way to meet.  She could come over on a tourist visa and marry you, but would have to return to the PI and wait for a spousal visa.

 

There is nothing quick or cheap about marrying someone from overseas.

Edited October 30, 2018 by Jorgedig