Marriage in Philippines

[dle3452 5]

26 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

Which visa are you planning to request first, spousal, or tourist?

I sent in the I-130 and I-130a, Im waiting for an account number that the tourist spouse visa is asking for, 

[RO_AH 1,659]

If she, as a Filipina, gets approved for a tourist visa, while having a pending spousal, please update us here because it would be the first that I've heard of, and I would be looking out my window for flying pigs.

[Lemonslice 4,800]

4 minutes ago, RO_AH said:

If she, as a Filipina, gets approved for a tourist visa, while having a pending spousal, please update us here because it would be the first that I've heard of, and I would be looking out my window for flying pigs.

I am afraid you are simply realistic.  Other couples have move together to third countries while waiting, but since OP is already in the Philippines, it might be best to stay together there, and plan to move back together/move back right before her to get settled. 

[RO_AH 1,659]

3 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

I am afraid you are simply realistic.  Other couples have move together to third countries while waiting, but since OP is already in the Philippines, it might be best to stay together there, and plan to move back together/move back right before her to get settled. 

Yes, I guess some people don't take the term "tourist" as literal as the NVC does. Tourist is just that, a tourist. You come, you visit, you leave. There is no such thing as a "come and wait while we approve your other visa" visa.

[dle3452 5]

8 hours ago, RO_AH said:

If she, as a Filipina, gets approved for a tourist visa, while having a pending spousal, please update us here because it would be the first that I've heard of, and I would be looking out my window for flying pigs.

I was just going to ask for any advice on applying for a spouse tourist visa.  There is a drop down screen asking what type of tourist visa I am applying for, spouse was listed, when i tapped it, it asked for my USCIS account number, I didnt have it at the time, I have it now, further down it asked for her passport information, we just got that today also.  So I'm ready to apply for it unless i get advice from here that its not advisable. 

[RO_AH 1,659]

7 hours ago, dle3452 said:

I was just going to ask for any advice on applying for a spouse tourist visa.  There is a drop down screen asking what type of tourist visa I am applying for, spouse was listed, when i tapped it, it asked for my USCIS account number, I didnt have it at the time, I have it now, further down it asked for her passport information, we just got that today also.  So I'm ready to apply for it unless i get advice from here that its not advisable. 

From other counties you may have a shot, but I, and most others with knowledge of Philippines and USCIS, would say you have zero chance in getting a tourist visa for your spouse. You can try.

[IWander 589]

1 hour ago, RO_AH said:

From other counties you may have a shot, but I, and most others with knowledge of Philippines and USCIS, would say you have zero chance in getting a tourist visa for your spouse. You can try.

You mean the consulate as the USCIS is not involved in a visa decision 

[top_secret 2,385]

On 6/5/2023 at 3:40 AM, dle3452 said:

I was just going to ask for any advice on applying for a spouse tourist visa.  There is a drop down screen asking what type of tourist visa I am applying for, spouse was listed, when i tapped it, it asked for my USCIS account number, I didnt have it at the time, I have it now, further down it asked for her passport information, we just got that today also.  So I'm ready to apply for it unless i get advice from here that its not advisable. 

 I'm not aware of any legit web site that lists a "spouse tourist visa".  There certainly is not an actual visa that goes by that name. What web site is this?

[Boiler 45,399]

A Tourist Visa is the B1/2.

 

There is no Spouse Tourist Visa.

[Lover_Boy 12]

On 6/5/2023 at 5:40 AM, dle3452 said:

I was just going to ask for any advice on applying for a spouse tourist visa.  There is a drop down screen asking what type of tourist visa I am applying for, spouse was listed, when i tapped it, it asked for my USCIS account number, I didnt have it at the time, I have it now, further down it asked for her passport information, we just got that today also.  So I'm ready to apply for it unless i get advice from here that its not advisable. 

IF you are living in Philippines you could try to do a DCF (Direct Consular Filing) at the US Embassy off Roxas Blvd.   They can issue them on a emergency basis, Just a few years ago they did them (Non Emergency) daily and was a quick process to get visa to USA for a spouse, a matter of a few weeks.

 

What is a emergency basis? You will have to figure that one out on your own.  Do you have any medical conditions that requires to get back to USA for treatment or surgery?

[IWander 589]

2 hours ago, Lover_Boy said:

IF you are living in Philippines you could try to do a DCF (Direct Consular Filing) at the US Embassy off Roxas Blvd.   They can issue them on a emergency basis, Just a few years ago they did them (Non Emergency) daily and was a quick process to get visa to USA for a spouse, a matter of a few weeks.

 

What is a emergency basis? You will have to figure that one out on your own.  Do you have any medical conditions that requires to get back to USA for treatment or surgery?

I'd be curious when the last time Manila accepted a DCF application.  

[Stein 276]

On 6/5/2023 at 5:40 AM, dle3452 said:

I was just going to ask for any advice on applying for a spouse tourist visa.  There is a drop down screen asking what type of tourist visa I am applying for, spouse was listed, when i tapped it, it asked for my USCIS account number, I didnt have it at the time, I have it now, further down it asked for her passport information, we just got that today also.  So I'm ready to apply for it unless i get advice from here that its not advisable. 

It's a good way to lighten your wallet by $165.  If you have already filed i-130 you have shown immigration intent and that drops the chance of getting a tourist visa fron PH from almost zero to zero.  But, it's your money.  Anyone can apply for a tourist visa as long as you are willing to pay the non-refundable application fee.  They will give her an interview.  It will probably be three questions and then they will deny her.  It's just a money grab with no chance of sucess.

Edited June 8, 2023 by Stein