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I have an appt at the embassy in Manila, Philippines to get an affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage, but do I need documentation that I am not currently married or have never been married in the US?

 

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17 minutes ago, Jfresh26 said:

I have an appt at the embassy in Manila, Philippines to get an affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage, but do I need documentation that I am not currently married or have never been married in the US?

 

The US doesn't maintain such a database.  There is no documentation you could provide other than divorce decrees if you were previously married.   

YMMV

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12 hours ago, Jfresh26 said:

I have an appt at the embassy in Manila, Philippines to get an affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage, but do I need documentation that I am not currently married or have never been married in the US?

 

Petitioner needs nothing to prove singleness unless married before then divorce documents. Beneficiary needs a CENOMAR. 

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On 12/3/2019 at 6:49 PM, Jfresh26 said:

I have an appt at the embassy in Manila, Philippines to get an affidavit of legal capacity to contract marriage, but do I need documentation that I am not currently married or have never been married in the US?

 

No.  It is an affidavit .. a notarized statement that you sign.

 

Some LCR are requiring a CENOMAR from the foreigner now.  Your fiancee should check with the LCR on requirements.

 

 

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On 12/4/2019 at 7:36 AM, Greenbaum said:

Petitioner needs nothing to prove singleness unless married before then divorce documents. Beneficiary needs a CENOMAR. 

Affidavit is required, even if never married before.   And some LCR are requiring a CENOMAR from the foreigner.

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4 hours ago, Hank_ said:

Affidavit is required, even if never married before.   And some LCR are requiring a CENOMAR from the foreigner.

Ours did.  I (petitioner) had to prove I wasn't married to any other filipina.  I recommend just getting one for yourself when you get your future wife's.

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It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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15 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Ours did.  I (petitioner) had to prove I wasn't married to any other filipina.  I recommend just getting one for yourself when you get your future wife's.

I’m wondering if my fiancée will need this for her CFO. I married my x in the Philippines, but we divorced here. 

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21 minutes ago, Russ&MaryAnn said:

I’m wondering if my fiancée will need this for her CFO. I married my x in the Philippines, but we divorced here. 

From you?  NO.  CFO will want to see a copy of YOUR divorce decree though.

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3 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

From you?  NO.  CFO will want to see a copy of YOUR divorce decree though.

 

26 minutes ago, Russ&MaryAnn said:

I’m wondering if my fiancée will need this for her CFO. I married my x in the Philippines, but we divorced here. 

Hank is correct.  I needed a CENOMAR for the LCR to get married in the Philippines but CFO did not ask for it.  

PHILIPPINES ONLY!!!  CFO (Commission on Filipinos Overseas) INFO - Can't leave home without it!

 

PDOS (Pre-Departure Registration and Orientation Seminar) is for ages 20-59.  Peer Counseling is for 13-19 years of age.

It is required to have the visa in their passport for PDOS and Peer Counseling.

 

GCP (Guidance and Counseling Program) is for K-1 Fiancee and IR/CR-1 spouse ONLY. 

 

 

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47 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

From you?  NO.  CFO will want to see a copy of YOUR divorce decree though.

Ok thanks. I thought just the decree was required. Just trying to avoid extra trips 

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3 hours ago, Russ&MaryAnn said:

Ok thanks. I thought just the decree was required. Just trying to avoid extra trips 

 

I do agree, avoid issues and extra trips .. especially around Manila.  

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2 hours ago, Hank_ said:

 

I do agree, avoid issues and extra trips .. especially around Manila.  

dont mean to add on to this, but do I need additional documentation other then the divorce decree (married and divorce in us). she has her Cenomar, she has never been married. Im not sure what LCR is.

 

We did CFO/Medical already, We have out interview on Thursday and thought we had everything.

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1 hour ago, kayden123 said:

dont mean to add on to this, but do I need additional documentation other then the divorce decree (married and divorce in us). she has her Cenomar, she has never been married. Im not sure what LCR is.

 

We did CFO/Medical already, We have out interview on Thursday and thought we had everything.

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1 hour ago, kayden123 said:

dont mean to add on to this, but do I need additional documentation other then the divorce decree (married and divorce in us). she has her Cenomar, she has never been married. Im not sure what LCR is.

 

We did CFO/Medical already, We have out interview on Thursday and thought we had everything.

 

For the interview all that is needed from you is the I-134, most recent tax return and W-2  (all can be scanned and emailed)

 

LCR = Local Civil Registry

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