Can i take or bring my fiancee from Phil here in US, despite of my situation?

Question

I have a fiancee in Phil i dont know either if i can go or visit there despite of my criminal record(sex offender). In that case is there a possibility that i can take or bring here in the US as to be my wife?Has anyone has an idea,heard or experienced this situation?Pls let me know..your information is a help. Thanks

Answer 1

Look, pick up the phone, call the Philippine Embassy in Washington, DC and ask them.....

PHILIPPINES - *Passport and onward/return ticket required. For entry through all international ports of entry, visa not required for transit/tourist stay of up to 21 days. A visa is required for longer stays and business. Visas require 1 application form, 1 photo, onward/return ticket, and $30 fee for single entry and $60 or $90 fee for multiple entries. Proof of sufficient funds and company letter needed for business visa. A Passenger Service Charge of Php550 (US$11) must be paid in Philippine pesos when departing the country from international airports. For more information, contact the Embassy of the Philippines, 1600 Massachusetts Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20036 (202/467-9300/9324/9363) or the nearest Consulate General: CA (213/639-0980 to 85 and 415/433-6666 or 69), GU (671/646-4620/30), HI (808/595-6316), NY (212/764-1330 or 34), or Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (670/234- 1848). Internet: http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org

Question number 30 on a Philippine Visa application asks about criminal convictions. If yes, it requires an explanation.

http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/downloads/pdf/non_immigrant_visa.pdf

Answer 2

Well firstly, you can't file for a Fiance visa unless you have met in person within at least 2 years time.

Secondly with the new International Marriage Brokers Regulations Act (IMBRA) US citizens are now subject to criminal record checks before approval of a K-1 Fiance Visa or a K-3 Spouse Visa. Your previous criminal record could cause you some problems with the Fiance visa, even if you do meet the requirements (meeting in person).

Also, it is very difficult for a person from the Philippines to be granted a tourist visa to come to the US, especially single females as the Philippines is considered a high visa fraud country, so the chances of her being allowed to come to the US as a visitor to meet with you are slim.

As to whether or not you can travel outside the US with a criminal record, you should check with US Customs & Border Protection and with the Philippine Embassy.

Answer 3

I am not certain if your ability to travel internationally is limited due to your criminal record. Do you have a parole officer you could call?

However, being a sex offender, I hope you have gotten appropriate help to overcome your issues before you get married. Also, I hope you have told your fiancee about your past issues.

I wish you the best of luck.

Answer 4

your criminal conviction will not Barr you from traveling unless you are labeled predator or on parole there are no criminal back round check for the sponsor of an I130 as of today hope your issues are resolved an d you future MRS is aware of your situation as it will come up later in ins issues