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[TeapotGirl 66]

in my opinion, i did annulment and K1... Cr1 route is better... after she gets here in two wks. she can have her GC, she can work, not expensive, no more paper works to do like AOS and waiting time again for GC.. process right now.. there's no difference in K1.. it takes 6-7-8 mons. to finish almost the same us Cr1...

Meaning no easier way. Both are difficult in a different way but I always thought that Spousal Visa is longer because they are already fixing everything so when you arrive in the US, just minimal paperwork unlike with K-1 that you still have to adjust your status etc.

My fiance and i took K-1 visa for the following reasons....

-It's cold in OH and I am used to hot weather. I worked in a call center for 6yrs where the AC is really cold freezing, I never got used to it. My fiance and I always have an argument with AC too when we were in the hotel for 3mos.

-I am also looking for an option to live and work in Singapore instead of US.

-I am not 100 percent sure if I really would like to stay in the US after marriage but there's no way for me to know if I would like it there if I wont stay there. I can't get a tourist visa, it's impossible so we chose K-1.

-I am not very religious and not really into big weddings unlike many. I can marry my fiance with only 4 guests in a city hall.

So to the OP, check your situation. K-1 is non-immigrant visa unlike spousal visa.

Edited October 31, 2011 by teapotgurl1983

[Dean_De 61]

K-1 is faster for you to be physically together again but wait for the annulment to be granted first. It's very expensive, tedious and complicated.

She will attach that annulment paper on her CENOMAR (Cert of No Marriage) and present it also when she gets her Medical Exam at St. Lukes and may go through another psychiatric evaluation if the reason is "psychological incapacity" on her part.

She also will be required to present a Police Cert from Qatar and other countries she resided with for at least 6 mos. Vacation doesn't count.

Just to correct this, SLEC will need to see the annulment document given by the court most specially the DECISION. The embassy will also ask the documents and an ANNOTATED MARRIAGE CONTRACT ( not CENOMAR ). At the Guidance counseling seminar they will also ask to see the same but will keep a copy of the certificate of finality.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Meaning no easier way. Both are difficult in a different way but I always thought that Spousal Visa is longer because they are already fixing everything so when you arrive in the US, just minimal paperwork unlike with K-1 that you still have to adjust your status etc.

My fiance and i took K-1 visa for the following reasons....

-It's cold in OH and I am used to hot weather. I worked in a call center for 6yrs where the AC is really cold freezing, I never got used to it. My fiance and I always have an argument with AC too when we were in the hotel for 3mos.

-I am also looking for an option to live and work in Singapore instead of US.

-I am not 100 percent sure if I really would like to stay in the US after marriage but there's no way for me to know if I would like it there if I wont stay there. I can't get a tourist visa, it's impossible so we chose K-1.

-I am not very religious and not really into big weddings unlike many. I can marry my fiance with only 4 guests in a city hall.

So to the OP, check your situation. K-1 is non-immigrant visa unlike spousal visa.

Wow we are on same boat..

If you don't mind my asking, why most people from PI chose to annulled their marriages rather than just being divorced? I mean, what I read from this forum, mostly people chose to an annulment of marriage.

Edited October 31, 2011 by Girl from Celebes

[reginakrys 33]

Wow we are on same boat..

If you don't mind my asking, why most people from PI chose to annulled their marriages rather than just being divorced? I mean, what I read from this forum, mostly people chose to an annulment of marriage.

Philippine law (as of now) doesn't allow divorce..

[Girl from Celebes 588]

Philippine law (as of now) doesn't allow divorce..

Oh, if the couple chose an annulment of marriage it means the children status were born between them would be out of wedlock. Because the marriage was never existed. And women solely responsible for the children unless the father would aknowledge the existence of them and paid for child support.

Edited October 31, 2011 by Girl from Celebes

[Dean_De 61]

Oh, if the couple chose an annulment of marriage it means the children status were born between them would be out of wedlock. Because the marriage was never existed. And women solely responsible for the children unless the father would aknowledge the existence of them and paid for child support.

No, children are not considered illegitimate just because they are a product of annulled couple. petitioning party are given the choice whether to change the family name of the children taking the last name of the mother or the remain taking the last name of their father. And even if there is a request to change the last name of the children, it still can be subjected to legal proceeding / can be contested and the court will have to decide w/c is lawful to do for and in behalf of the children.

[Girl from Celebes 588]

No, children are not considered illegitimate just because they are a product of annulled couple. petitioning party are given the choice whether to change the family name of the children taking the last name of the mother or the remain taking the last name of their father. And even if there is a request to change the last name of the children, it still can be subjected to legal proceeding / can be contested and the court will have to decide w/c is lawful to do for and in behalf of the children.

Thank you for the explanation. I'm doing some research about women's right and how government would protect women in any case that happened to them.

[beejay 123]

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is different though it's in the Middle East and an Arab nation as well.

Wow that's a thought. At least if she is not required since it's from an Emirate country then that's an ease to a burden. It's just what is written in the I-29F requirement.

Maybe the reason behind it is that, if you are not cleared, you can't fly out of their country anyway. We all know how strict they are.

Some countries do not have police certificates and therefore you are not required to obtain them. In some countries they are only available if you are currently living in the country (like UAE). However it does not look like Qatar is one of those countries and she will have to obtain a police certificate from there. She can call the Qatar embassy in the Philippines for information on how to get it or she can call the Philippine embassy in Qatar for more information.

[southcalhog 43]

Some countries do not have police certificates and therefore you are not required to obtain them. In some countries they are only available if you are currently living in the country (like UAE). However it does not look like Qatar is one of those countries and she will have to obtain a police certificate from there. She can call the Qatar embassy in the Philippines for information on how to get it or she can call the Philippine embassy in Qatar for more information.

You exactly right! No Police certificate from UAE (Dubai) unless you are currently residing there.

Edited November 2, 2011 by southcalhog

[pjandjocelyn 0]

Wow there is alot of info here and a difficult process by the sounds of everything. Just as long as we are together thats all that matters to me. Now as we found out stuff might have become a mess for us not for sure yet as we discovered that her lawyer is filing for a petition of death and not a annulment since he could not locate her past husband by police reports checking with his family members fiiling missing persons reports and newspaper adds. So now i dont know what is going on or which step to take next. All i know is in Feb there is a hearing to find out if the petition is granted or not. I am concerned about the filing and what future events can about with this, but again just as long as we are in each others arms once again that is all that matters to me

[pjandjocelyn 0]

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[Deputy Purple 1,294]

Wow there is alot of info here and a difficult process by the sounds of everything.

I don't know that I'd say either process is really difficult, just tedious really.

The difficulties generally are in the waiting and being separated whilst seeing everyone around us having their loved one in their daily life.

[huki makio 0]

hey all

i want to ask about PCC of Dubai(UAE) , i already submit my PCC to NVC now my interview on 8 DEC and my Police certificate expired , do i need new one on interview date?