Is there a place in Denver I can go to, like the Chamber of Commerence or something to talk to someone in person? I work in Kuwait and we are planning on getting married...either in Kuwait or the Philippines or possibly Colorado. Is there a difference between a fiance VISA and a regular VISA if she is already my wife? Would I be better off bringing her to the states as a finace? What is quicker...and who can I talk to while I am home in Denver? Thanks for your help...I hope to talk to someone in person if possible.
2007-03-10 00:04:46 · 8 answers · asked by Saint G 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
Not in Denver.
The best bet in the USA is in Washington, DC at the Philippine's embassy.
You could try emailing or calling them though:
http://www.philippineembassy-usa.org/
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2007-03-10 17:37:41 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoa!
Ok, several things. If you marry in the PI you will never get a divorce. Just saying this so you are aware.
Next, get about 800 dollars ready for all the paperwork fees etc. It would probably be easier for you to get married in Kuwait and start the paperwork there. Most likely there will be a hold on it either way due to the Dept of Homeland Security taking over the process recently. She can live with you then in Kuwait until you get everything settled and then move her to the states. Make sure you have any death certificates for previous marriage, proof of employment, copies of her current passport, and bank statement for them to use on the investigation portion.
If they give you a hard time in Kuwait with the paperwork, and they are not American, ask to speak to the Ambassador. And inform the Ambassador of your problem. This will usually get things rolling along.
The other options are ok still too, but full of loopholes that might keep you and her apart longer. Check out the websites I put down below as they give details and forms you can fill out now.
2007-03-10 00:19:31 · answer #2 · answered by jerod_gavel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to www.uscis.gov
In the left-side toolbar you will see INFOPASS. Click on it and set up an appointment to speak with an information officer at your local CIS office. They should be of some assistance.
Also talk to the U.S. Embassy in Kuwaite and see what they advise. Working in the middle east may pull some strings if you get married there as she will be in immediate need of protection as she is married to you. That may fast-track some things that otherwise would take a while.
If you were not working abroad I would tell you to petition for her as your fiance. She can enter the U.S. with the appropriate visa faster and then wait here while the paperwork goes through channels. It takes longer if you get married first and then start the paperwork.
2007-03-10 07:58:55 · answer #3 · answered by anonymouse 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
OK, this is my brother's case:
He dated his wife for 2 years, she's from Mexico, When he was ready to file the paperwork he was advised to apply for the I-129F (Petition for Fiance). Well he filed it in May, but he got married in Mexico through church only in July, he was adviced that it's better to get married in the U.S. through court. In August he received a letter saying that they needed proof that they actually met 2 years ago. So he sent copies of the letters that they wrote to each other, phone cards etc.. late September and two week later, the Petition was approved and a month later he received a packet of info. on what she needed before she came to the consulate in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. There in the consulate she was issued a K1 visa in December, you can only use it once to cross, it expires on the 19th of this month. When she entered the US they had 90 days to get married through church, which they did in 02/03/07. Know that they received their marriage certificate, they set up an appointment through infopass at www.uscis.gov to get advice on what paperwork they need to file, and they told him that he needs to file the I-130 (petition for a relative) and some other forms. They can be downloaded at the website. After they're filled out you need to set up another appointment through "infopass" at D.O.R.A., since those forms cannot be mailed out. After that I don't know because my brother cannot get an appointment since there are no times availble, Even though her Visa is going to expire they told them that she should be fine as long as she does not leave the state.
Hope this info is helpful
2007-03-10 06:10:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The best way to bring your partner to the US is to marry her. Then file a visa for your wife as your spouse in the US Embassy. Present all necessary documents like the marriage certificate and your status as an American citizen.
2007-03-10 00:10:27 · answer #5 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes the 129f is only if youre not marry youre can call immigration 800 3755283 and asked them good luck
2007-03-11 08:21:31 · answer #6 · answered by nightman122554 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You get suck in !!!
Shouldn't marry a mail order bride ...alot of b.s you don't know about...
They just want you sponsor them get a green card and money to support the rest of the clan back home who know she already married with couple kids and work as prostitution before you get suck in. check the facts before get fuct
2007-03-10 06:10:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
US OF A EMBASSY INFORMATION OFFICE CAN GIVE YOU ALL THE INFORMATIONS YOU NEED RE VISA!
2007-03-10 00:11:48 · answer #8 · answered by livinhapi 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋