Tahoma

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The U.S. Embassy Manila has refused many K-1 visa applicants because of previous I-129F petitions which were not withdrawn.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

Does your husband live in Hong Kong? If so, then he could file for divorce in Hong Kong. Once divorced, you could have your divorce recognized in a Philippines court, a less expensive and faster process than an annulment.

Come to think of it, this could also work if your husband was a resident of any country other than the Philippines.

If you were allowed to file for divorce in Hong Kong, you would be able to get a fiancee visa at the U.S. Embassy Manila. However, I'm not certain if you would be allowed to get the necessary sticker in your visa from the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO). That may be a stumbling block because a CFO sticker would be necessary in order to board your flight to the U.S.

Another possible option is to get a divorce in Hong Kong, stay in Hong Kong for your fiancee visa interview and, once you receive your visa, fly from Hong Kong to the U.S. thereby avoiding the CFO.

I still have an outstanding balances with my credit cards and loans but i still continue paying it even if minimum payment only. And my question is will the immigration in airport will hold me in leaving the philippines? Im leaving the Philippines on November 28 as K Visa.

will the immigration will hold me from leaving the philippines because I still have debts?

Have a safe flight!

my fiancé went to interview for fiancé visa and they sent her back to get copies of our facebook chats for the first 2 months of our relation ship in Jan and Feb. Is this a problem, will it be denied. we made copies of 50 pages and sent them we have over 12200 messages between us since anuary. looking for input if she still has a chance for approval.

thank you

The embassy has your fiancee's passport, so you guys should be fine. When the embassy receives your papers, the visa should be issued within a few weeks.

Despite what a few others on this board say, the embassy can, and sometimes will, ask for more evidence of a relationship, so it's wise to go to your interview fully prepared.

Thanks for sharing your story! It was very detailed and it was funny too.

By the way, your English rocks!