Embassy background check

[dle3452 5]

I am in the filipines with my fiancee, we are still waiting for her annulment which should be annouced any day now.  I found out that I need to go to the US Embassy with my passport and divorce decrees and apply for a background check before we can get married here.  

1. Do we need her Annulment paperwork for me to apply for the background check?

2. How long does it usually take, and what is the cost? 

I have a visa extension unitl Jan 30, 2023, at that time I can apply for another 5 months.  We are hoping to be married by that time.  I believe I wont need anymore extensions once we are married.  

I appreciate any help on this matter and your past experiences in this case.

Sincerely, 
Dan

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3 minutes ago, dle3452 said:

I am in the filipines with my fiancee, we are still waiting for her annulment which should be annouced any day now.  I found out that I need to go to the US Embassy with my passport and divorce decrees and apply for a background check before we can get married here.  

1. Do we need her Annulment paperwork for me to apply for the background check?

2. How long does it usually take, and what is the cost? 

I have a visa extension unitl Jan 30, 2023, at that time I can apply for another 5 months.  We are hoping to be married by that time.  I believe I wont need anymore extensions once we are married.  

I appreciate any help on this matter and your past experiences in this case.

Sincerely, 
Dan

Where did you hear the term "Background Check"?  No, that's not what it is. Read about it here.  It is an "Affidavit in lieu of the Certificate of Legal capacity to contract marriage".  Read about it here.  https://ph.usembassy.gov/services/notarials/

 

1.  No

2.  Same day, minimal cost, but you can do it now at any Philippine Notary.

 

Here's the official information.  It will serve you well to understand and use the correct terminology.  

 

https://ph.usembassy.gov/marriage/

 

There are no 5 month visa extensions.  After your first 29 day extension you have the option of 2 months or 5 months.  If you plan to stay in the Philippines long term, you'll need to apply for a residency visa or retirement visa. There is no automatic elimination of your tourist status or the need to extend your visa.