fiance unaware of previous marriage

[jerseyboy483 0]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.

My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

[pushbrk 13,139]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.

My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

How was she married without knowing it? Logistics?

[bszoom42 0]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004

I'm still reeling from that statement. I didn't realize that in the Phillipines it is possible to get legally married without knowledge of the bride.

I am pretty sure that in the U.S., a signature from the bride would be required for a legal marriage.

I do agree that you should be honest with the situation, and explain the situtation in your inital filing, as it would seem peculiar.

[rika60607 215]

I suspect this will be one big mess.

If she was never (truly) married, then her "divorce" is not real either.

I hate to say this, but you need a lawyer for this. Her Auntie would surely get in trouble (as well she should) for forging a signature on government papers. But, then who knows, they may never ask...

[rebeccajo 14]

She married a man from the US.

Did this happen in the US or in the Fils?

Where was the divorce filed?

[Pinkix 0]

i think this can be look as somehting shady! I will asume to contact a lawyer

['my_destiny' 0]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.

My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

I guess it is better for you to hire a lawyer and explain everything to him and also I guess it is better to make a statement explaining about that false marriage when you file the petition. You should also convince the consul that your relationship is genuine.

Good luck!

[sarah and hicham 3]

How is it possible to be married to someone and not even know it? Are you sure she's telling you the truth?

[rebeccajo 14]

I see from previous posts the fiance has been here previously in the US on a 'tourist visa'. So can we assume the 'marriage' took place in the US?

[chris4gretchen 1]

still, how does she get married here on a tourist visa or in the phils without knowing it? or did the aunt get married using the girls name and papers?

alot of information is missing here and you need a really good attorney.

Chris

[misa 2]

If the OP's fiance never signed the original marriage license and certificate then I'm also assuming she wasn't even present at this "wedding", correct? Then wouldn't this be a case of identity theft and that she was never really married to this person in the first place?

Did your fiance sign the divorce papers as well even though she was never really married to this man? If it was a case of identity theft/fraud without her knowledge until recently, there could be issues if she did indeed sign the divorce papers. It could be an issue with the consulate (e.g., if she really wasn't married to him, never signed the marriage license and certificate, then why sign the divorce papers?). I think you may want to seek advice from both a divorce attorney and an immigration attorney.

[rebeccajo 14]

still, how does she get married here on a tourist visa or in the phils without knowing it? or did the aunt get married using the girls name and papers?

alot of information is missing here and you need a really good attorney.

Chris

Well, it doesn't explain it. But if she had a tourist visa, she would have had an A number when that visa was issued, which should have been reported on the I129F when it was filed.

So USCIS should easily be able to ascertain if DOS previously issue a tourist visa or some other type of visa. If there is a discrepency in that situation, they will most likely be advising the OP of same.

Edited August 19, 2007 by rebeccajo

[True Love at Last 15]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.

My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

LET ME GIVE YOU SOME BASIC TO THE POINT ADVICE.....IT WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM.....I DIDNT GET A DIVORCE FROM MY FIRST HUSBAND BECAUSE OF FINICIAL REASONS......MY DIVORCE DATE IS SHORTLY BEFORE I FILED FOR MY K1....NO PROBLEM....YOU DO NOT NEED A LAWYER , JUST TELL THE TRUTH AND ALL SHOULD BE FINE....I AM SPEAKING FROM MY OWN PERSONAL EXPIERENCE(ONLY).

GOOD LUCK !

[Ivanovo 0]

My fiance's auntie somehow married my fiance to another man from the states without her even knowing it back in 2004, around the time i first met my fiance. This was done for the aunt's personal reasons as no one in her whole circle of family knew about the marriage. We were getting ready to file for the K-1 visa a few months ago, but got lucky and found out about the false marriage. To make a long story short, the guy agreed to file for divorce, and that completed just a couple of weeks ago, so we can now start the visa process. I wanted to get the marriage annuled but that would've been a more lengthy and more costly process.

My question is will this pose as a problem when it comes time for the interview or when they are reviewing the paperwork. Because they will notice she got married in 2004, but my statement will say we met around that time and started our relationship. I'm thinking it's best we just come open w/ all this so we dont have to hide anything from them; we'll state on the papers what exactly happened and that my fiance never knew about the marriage. If we do this will anyone get in trouble?? We have the marriage certificates, and my fiance's signature is not really hers. What I really want is to get her here as soon as possible w/out any problems & w/out anyone getting in trouble. Any advice?

Thanks!

LET ME GIVE YOU SOME BASIC TO THE POINT ADVICE.....IT WILL NOT BE A PROBLEM.....I DIDNT GET A DIVORCE FROM MY FIRST HUSBAND BECAUSE OF FINICIAL REASONS......MY DIVORCE DATE IS SHORTLY BEFORE I FILED FOR MY K1....NO PROBLEM....YOU DO NOT NEED A LAWYER , JUST TELL THE TRUTH AND ALL SHOULD BE FINE....I AM SPEAKING FROM MY OWN PERSONAL EXPIERENCE(ONLY).

GOOD LUCK !

Melody, YOU ARE KIDDING, RIGHT?

OP, Please get a lawyer.

[sunandmoon 450]

I suggest you get a Cernomar to see what Philippine Govt. records show. it can be done online.

https://www.ecensus.com.ph/Secure/frmIndex.asp