Tahoma

When your package reaches Manila, the USPS turns it over to PhilPost.  PhilPost is unreliable.  I used FedEx for everything.  They delivered to the province in three days.

7 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

You book travel in the name on the passport and document any discrepancy by showing a copy of your marriage certificate to CBP. 

^^^ This ^^^

Trumpcare: One of the greatest oxymorons of all time!

Steve and Joan...Congratz to both of you...!

Is it too early to start thinking about dual citizenship...?

You don't need a work permit because you have a green card.

Congratz to both of you...!

There was someone here on VJ not too long ago who was in the same situation as you.  The current petitioner contacted the previous petitioner and the previous petitioner agreed to withdraw his petition.  If I remember correctly, the previously petitioner had since married and, because so much time had passed, he bore no grudge against his ex-fiancee.  

Nickz1517...Here are some ideas:

1.  You could go to your interview and hope for the best.

2.  You could hire a private investigator to find your ex-fiance, You, your current fiance, your attorney, or your private investigator could ask your ex-fiance to withdraw his petition.  You could write the withdrawal in advance in order to make it easier for your ex-fiance.  All he would have to do is sign it and date it in front of a notary, and then send it to the US IS and the embassy. Pay your ex-fiance if necessary.

3.  Your current fiance could get his U.S. representative involved in finding out the status of the previous petition and whether it will affect your current petition.

I like number three.  If that didn't work, I would go with number two.  

Does anyone have any other ideas?

The U.S. Embassy Manila has refused many K-1 visa applicants because of previous I-129F petitions which were not withdrawn.

To make sure you have no problem, your previous petitioner should withdraw his petition.  He's the only one who can do so.

I'm a gambling man and I occasionally bet on a long shot...but I wouldn't bet one single peso on your tourist visa.

No originals?  You are rolling the dice.

Unlike the previous poster, I've seen RFEs that requested originals.

Looks like they touched your file...that's good news.

Best wishes for a speedy visa...!

Unfortunately, the kids will be aged out.

I always advocate being fully prepared...and I applaud you for that...but seriously...you don't need text messages...they are a complete waste of time.

Best wishes for a smooth ROC...!

Best wishes for a speedy visa...!

5 hours ago, RedRina said:

Hi @Tahoma,

i heard also some stories of what u said.

but most of the people told me that my case is different and the first petition has been filled 7years ago. And it didn't even went for interview stage. And im now living in UAE and the my second petition will be applied from here.

pls let me know if there is still a big risk of visa issues.

thanks a lot,

There is a risk in Manila.  There is also a risk in the UAE.  Talk to a knowledgable immigration attorney.

Best wishes for both of you on your visa journey...!

If it makes you feel better, call the USCIS.  They won't be of any help, but at least you will feel better.  Best wishes for a smooth visa journey!

Your ex-fiance needs to withdraw his I-129F petition.  If he does not withdraw his I-129F petition, the U.S. Embassy Manila will deny your current petition.  There are a few cases here on VJ where that has happened.  

Best of luck to you on your visa journey.

Congratz to both of you...!

Good luck with the tourist visa...and best wishes to your wife for a full recovery.

1. Warm clothes are a must. Also, if you don't already have electric blankets on the beds, then get them.

2. Living on a bus line is a great idea.

3. The school will place your step son in the appropriate grade. You will be astonished at how fast his English will improve. Five years from now, his mother will be talking to him in Tagalog and he will be answering in English!

Don't wait for the embassy notification because you could be waiting for a very long time. Instead, go ahead and pay the visa application fee, schedule an embassy interview, and complete the medical.

I believe the social security office is mistaken. Your wife should be able to get her social security number up until two weeks before her I-94 expires. Talk to a supervisor at the social security office or try another social security office.

No issue with CFO and the divorce, there are 3-4 that I know of with foreign divorces none had issue with CFO.

Also, in the cases you are familiar with, did the Philippines citizen have their visa interview in Manila?

Also, where were those couples married? Philippines or the U.S.?