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Got married in Costa Rica this past November

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You have wasted a few months not filing for CR1, no need to waste more time.

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Just now, JeanneAdil said:

Call immigration and ask if you are considered legal after marrying in costa rica

 

Haha why would I do that? That's called opening up a can of worms. This is why i'm on here trying to find info. I'm beginning to think that was a mistake as so far you all have offered nothing but opinions true or not. I'm looking for straight up facts from a member. Not opinions.

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Forgot to mention, here are the requirements that the US embassy in Manila will ask from your spouse when she goes for her interview. They are going to look for the proof that the applicant is married/unmarried.

 

When you submit the Report of Marriage, that goes to the PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) and they will register your marriage certificate in the national civil registry.

 

If you choose NOT to submit a Report of Marriage and she submits a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) to the US embassy and says she is not married, she will be perjuring herself and committing immigration fraud.

 

Source: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-and-fiancee-visa-interview-preparation-instructions/

 

 BIRTH CERTIFICATE / MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (if applicable): Must be issued on security paper by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), formerly NSO (NOT from the Local Civil Registry Office).  PSA Information Center: (+632) 873-711-11 or https://psa.gov.ph/.

 CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE (if applicable): Request a CENOMAR be directly submitted to the U.S. Embassy: www.psaserbilis.com.ph.

  • Applicants who are single and have never been married (18 years and older) are required to obtain a CENOMAR from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
  • A CENOMAR is also required for an IR1, CR1, or K-1 petitioner who was born in the Philippines or who lived in the country for at least one (1) year upon reaching the age of 18.

 

 

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5 minutes ago, OneHaole said:

I'm the Husband and I think you give wayyyy too much credit to the people that hold these jobs. I'm sure you can relate how hard it is on any given day to have these people in these positions process paperwork so that being the case why would you think they would automatically do it themselves? Also I'm already at the NVC and I don't need to use my visit to Costa Rica as proof of a relationship.

and you know this is wrong

not by our standards but by immigration laws

its wrong

its illegal 

and you are putting your wife and her visa in jeopardy

 

i am out too

Your BS is BS not matter how you shovel it

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3 minutes ago, Adventine said:

Forgot to mention, here are the requirements that the US embassy in Manila will ask from your spouse when she goes for her interview. They are going to look for the proof that the applicant is married/unmarried.

 

When you submit the Report of Marriage, that goes to the PSA (Philippine Statistics Authority) and they will register your marriage certificate in the national civil registry.

 

If you choose NOT to submit a Report of Marriage and she submits a CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) to the US embassy and says she is not married, she will be perjuring herself and committing immigration fraud.

 

Source: https://ph.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-and-fiancee-visa-interview-preparation-instructions/

 

 BIRTH CERTIFICATE / MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE (if applicable): Must be issued on security paper by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), formerly NSO (NOT from the Local Civil Registry Office).  PSA Information Center: (+632) 873-711-11 or https://psa.gov.ph/.

 CERTIFICATE OF NO MARRIAGE (if applicable): Request a CENOMAR be directly submitted to the U.S. Embassy: www.psaserbilis.com.ph.

  • Applicants who are single and have never been married (18 years and older) are required to obtain a CENOMAR from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
  • A CENOMAR is also required for an IR1, CR1, or K-1 petitioner who was born in the Philippines or who lived in the country for at least one (1) year upon reaching the age of 18.

 

 

Great reply and totally valid! This is what i'm looking to hear from you guys. I definitely missed this and appreciate your input. Much Mahalos

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