Should I Get Married In The Philippines Or Bring My Fiancee To The USA Then Marry?

[@LoveBeyondTheSea]

Thanks for including some costs involved Ken. It certainly is a time consuming process but worth it to find a nice Filipina!

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Welcome Bob, Thanks!

[@guidodemaio7632]

One more note, on a K-1 visa, you must get married within 90 days after she arrives, not even after 91 days, it must be within 90 days.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Guido!

[@markritchiejr4068]

How after 91 days?

[@PlayMates_]

@@markritchiejr4068you should leave usa immediately

[@kirbylogan2401]

My fiancé and I planned to marry in Leyte at her place but then found it that it would be much faster for her to come to U.S. on K1 visa. I used a fiancé visa to help do paperwork since I wasn’t confident enough to do on my own fearing I would make a mistake. I think they charged me 1000 for for both the Visa paperwork and AOS paperwork. Turned out that it still took 10 months to get it all processed because after the killings in California by a K1 visa couple, the U. S. became much more thorough on background checks. Very expensive no matter how you get it done.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Kirby, That's good to know! You two have a great day!

[@WarrenRCG]

Thanks for the info!👋🤓👍

[@cdltruck2738]

Nice to meet you. I’m from Maryland too

[@joejohn2930]

I am hoping you will find the genuine one !!!

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Josie!

[@rblake3770]

Year 2023 finally . Im looking like this video.

[@carlosarreolajr2863]

Love the video very informational !!

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks

[@AllAboutFilipinaRelationships]

Hi Ken, This is something I had to contend with but bringing my wife to Australia. Like you say each person needs to work out what's best for their own situation. I brought my wife to Australia and married her there (mainly on advice of a immigration agent). It's around $8000 now in Aus for a Partner visa I believe Plus the cost of a medical exam in Australia which was a couple of hundred dollars from memory. Good and helpful information Ken. Have a good day 🙂

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Mate, Wow $8K AUS! What we do for love...

[@michaelangelo6947]

thank you for the clear explanation. i suspect some fees have increased since 2019.

[@Number5-iq9qy]

Very helpful information thank you for uploading this

[@JennyG.COW5]

Thanks for sharing this informative and important information to consider. I think I'll share this with my friend.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks JG!

[@marilynbacsal8144]

Good evening Mr.Ken..thanks for the good Information .Godbless you always

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Marilyn!

[@marilynbacsal8144]

@@PostcardsFromCebu your always welcome Mr.ken..

[@mariettamauro5108]

U can marry her in the Philippines b'coz your fiance is a Filipina besides her family is in the Philippines or depends on your decision.good luck both of u

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Marietta

[@cybergun01]

Thanks Ken. Very informative

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Welcome!

[@Joplin28]

Thanks Mr Ken , this video helps me and my bf ....

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Welcome Trabajador

[@LoidaParulan]

Thnk you for this video

[@maggiees5623]

Thank you so much for sharing, Sir!!

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Welcome Maggie!

[@RonBenjaminBFT]

Sorry to hear you got married in the PH. You should have listened to the stories of the foreigners who have been scammed by Filipinas and their relatives. There is no divorce law there. So, if you get married and the marriage doesn't work, you're stuck. Better to look for a non-scamming Filipina and just live together.

[@mrmarcus4123]

Thank you for sharing this I think it's best for me to marry my Filipina and her country. It may take our longer to get to the States but I can wait.

[@mabus-armyofsalt9161]

And if you consider the cost of you flying there to marry her first, that probably topples the costs of the K-1

[@nielmarbokrony6866]

Hi sir. Thank you for giving us informations about this matter.. can i ask the CO1 VISA how many months you've waited before it was approved?

[@nielmarbokrony6866]

I mean CR1 VISA

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Nielmar, it was 10 months from the time I filed the paperwork until Vivian arrived in USA.

[@loycebruglio5991]

Hi ken.how many months vivian waited to approved here spousal visa.?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Loyce, it was 10 months from the time I filed the paperwork until Vivian arrived in USA.

[@lightsdarkness7714]

what is the annual income required for a k1....for example...currently I do not have a high annual income but I do have a considerable amount of assets in stocks, bonds, IRA's, and 401 k's

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Colby, I believe as long as your income is above the poverty level, you're fine. Here are a couple of links that may help! www.uscis.gov/i-864p citizenpath.com/faq/k-1-visa-income-requirements/

[@berndthermkes4597]

I don’t know if I mentioned my girl is from olongapo Close to Subu

[@berndthermkes4597]

Well my girl is from olongapo we have beet use in FaceTime for a year and 3 months I have so many questions I need to right them all down I need help ..

[@benildaferrerwowabebs3777]

Hi how long the cr1( oh the spousal) processing takes ? Is it 2 or 3 months longer than k1? Thank u

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Benilda, it took 10 months for Vivian!

[@ladyjho9996]

Hello May I ask if they married in pH,, are the wedding also recorded also in US or only in the Philippines they have record

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Jocelyn, the wedding is recorded in the US because the marriage certificate is submitted with the immigration paperwork.

[@jolinatv9235]

Hello, I have a question. If we get Cr1 Visa and once i arrive in US am i allowed to find a Job after i get my green card or do I need to wait? I hope you answer my question. Thank you

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi, with the CR1 you should automatically get a green card and be able to work right away!

[@gordonelza]

Then .... after fiancé or wife arrives , if cold climate , coats , hats , boots , etc etc.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Tom!

[@2BoysScaryPops]

So if I was planning to go there in her country and marry her there what documents should I prepare to bring and steps to take and with affidavit of support what are any restrictions or the requirements?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Basically the same as you need here. The rest you can acquire when you are there

[@reinadosdos4255]

Very informative. Thank you for sharing. May I know how did you process the legal capacity,as one of the requirements of getting the marriage licence.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I got the legal capacity document from the US consulate in Cebu.

[@reinadosdos4255]

@@PostcardsFromCebu, thank you for quick response.

[@helencute31]

Hi sir thank you for sharing the infcormation about this matter can i ask somethink about the k1 visa or fiancee visa is it true that there is required a joint account from the bank?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I don't think it is required but it is best to check with the US Embassy.

[@dreamer19emil72]

Question about the aos man if I can ask. How much is good enough to get the aos approved?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks man, but I really don't know. AOS is used by K1 visa holders, after they are married to apply for a green card. Vivian came to the USA on a CR1 visa and received her green card straight away.

[@dreamer19emil72]

@@PostcardsFromCebu Well because you said well above the poverty line so thats why I asked.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Sorry man, I misunderstood you question. Adjustment Of Status (AOS) is used for the K1 to get the green card after they are married. You're talking Affidavit Of Support (AOS) and yeah, I think it is 25% over the poverty level, but better to check it here: www.uscis.gov/i-864

[@1hawaiiguy24-7]

Aloha, thank you for the info, can you share or make a video regarding how the process included your stepdaughter. My Filipina and I are starting the process of getting her and her daughter here to US. Problem is her daughter is currently 16, we want her to come with mom. We just cant find any videos which address older kids! Again, thanks for your response in advance!

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi, Try looking here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html If the information on the State Department website does not answer your questions then you might want to consider contacting an immigration attorney? Best of luck!

[@1hawaiiguy24-7]

@@PostcardsFromCebu thank you, I will check!

[@2BoysScaryPops]

Okay so due to me not having the time to go through the marriage counseling classes for 3 weeks and the trip to Manilla since have to work we are now looking at doing the K-1 visa and promising you mentioned it seems to be faster. So my question is when she arrives her we then have 3 months to be married correct? What happens after we marry would she have to return to Philippines or can stay here now? Also how do you find out which offices can process faster as not very busy? Sorry for the Q's but never done this. How do i go about getting paperwork and start the process?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/nonimmigrant-visa-for-a-fiance-k-1.html&ved=2ahUKEwiV2dG-x4f6AhUHlIkEHf4WDvgQFnoECAoQAQ&usg=AOvVaw0UQt_kv-HS8YdkHCD0Oqpw

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Yes I believe it is 3 months and once you are married you apply for a change of status so she can remain here in the USA.

[@shanilee7390]

Hi...Mr.Ken ,Good morning ahead😊

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Shani, Maayong Gabii!

[@shanilee7390]

@@PostcardsFromCebu hehehe wanchang hao Mr.Ken

[@DavidBilliter-p6y]

Not in Cebu nor in USA . Run buddy run

[@cherylene3061]

Hi thanks for the reply, so I have another question. After you got married here in our country, did you immediately filed for CR1? Or you waited for a certain time before you filed the CR1?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I waited until the marriage certificate was registered at NSO. I don't remember how long, maybe a month or so.

[@haidemercadoharold]

We just got married and how do we start filing the CR1 do i need to go to Manila and file or my husband can file it inside usa

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

@@haidemercadoharold Your husband will need to file the petition with the US Government. Here is where you start: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html

[@yollytan5202]

Is it true that you can get devorcement(annulment)in the United States,instead in Philippines?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I'm not an attorney Yolly, but I think that is only if you are married in the USA.

[@yollytan5202]

Okay thank you.God Bless

[@cherylene3061]

Hi, after meeting your fiance here in our country, how long did it took to you to file k1 visa from the time you met? I learned it should be 2 years after the meeting. Is it true?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Because we were already married, I used the CR1 visa. 10 months later Vivian arrived in USA.

[@gloriamalabanan7543]

Good afternoon, Ken...

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Gloria, Maayong Gabii!

[@gloriamalabanan7543]

Welcome, Ken....😎😎

[@MetanoiaAndBelieve]

Would it be possible for one to just go to the Philippines marry the person and then fly back as a married couple? Or is there more of a complicated process than the simplicity that I hope?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Rodney, it's complicated! travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html

[@ronniewhite9077]

I live in the Philippines with my wife and we gat marred here so can I do the it here with out going to the U.S ?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I think yes, Ronnie

[@jenifercalerio8474]

Hi sir can i ask a question, in k1 visa or fiance visa is it okay that the filipina woman will marry her bf in the US even they didn't meet even just once ? Like for example the filipina woman will go to US and they can marry there ? Is it still consider a fiance visa? Thank you

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Jenifer, to get the K1 visa, there is a requirement that you must supply proof that the two of you have met in person within the last two years.

[@Lo-ToneEntertainment]

For K1 visa is it still required to meet in person first?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Yes, and be able to prove it! www.visajourney.com/guides/k1-fiance-visa/

[@theresamorales143]

good morning ken.. how are you.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Theresa, Maayong Buntag!

[@TheTriplelman]

I've had my sweetheart for 2 years she still in the Philippines we want to get married here in America covid has slowed us down. Is there a trusted service you can hire to walk you through this question mark and I kind of need some help

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hey Dude, Yeah COVID has been a pain in the ass for us all. Search for "Philippine k1 visa services" and you will find many, for a fee, who are willing to help.

[@francisbraden6239]

Filapino Visa

[@jornalynr17]

hi ken i have a question.. if i was married in us .. whats my status here in Philippines? im not married in Philippines just in USA using K1 visa

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

If you are not a widow or divorced, you are still married.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Hi Jornalyn, btw, I'm not an attorney, just my opinion.

[@jameskrauss4166]

How long did it take???????

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

one month in country to get married and another 8 months for Vivian's immigration

[@rosewoolford6240]

Hi ken did you hired an agency for vivian visa application?TIA

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I did not! I felt comfortable doing the paperwork myself, but if your fiancee is not good with paperwork, you should.

[@dessacostoy1531]

hi hello ken,how are u now? fiancee visa is need to meet up in person?

[@rosewoolford6240]

Yes

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

If you haven't met yet, is best for him to travel to the Philippines first.

[@dessacostoy1531]

ahhhh...okay so hope we can meet in person...hehe lol.😂

[@cherylquimadavlogger4741]

Wow

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@joejohn2930]

Ken do have a special someone already?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Thanks Josie, not yet!

[@alexandraespergoza10]

How to travel America I am married

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Your spouse needs to petition the US government on your behalf. Follow this link: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html

[@marlolunez1374]

Hello friend. I am in the process of figuring this out. Did you hire a lawyer? Or do it all yourself? What do you suggest? Also did you marry first time meeting her? Would i be able to marry the first time meeting my fiance when i go to phillipines and then have her come to me when i return?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

What country are you a citizen of?

[@marlolunez1374]

@@PostcardsFromCebu United States.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

@@marlolunez1374 okay, learn about it here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html Once you read up, you can decide if you need an attorney or not! FYI, I did it myself. Good luck!

[@marlolunez1374]

@@PostcardsFromCebu thank you. yea iv read the whole process. Was it as tideous or complex as they make it seem doing it yourself?

[@marlolunez1374]

@@PostcardsFromCebu and do you think i can get married first visit? Have you heard of this. Does it comicate things?

[@celiaramada9741]

i hope me fine someone come my country philipines im celia frm davao phil.looking for someone

[@aig5429]

Hi I'm an American citizen going to meet my filipino girlfriend in the Philippines for a trip. Do I need to file a petition when I'm there or back at my home country?

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I filed the petition after I returned home. Good Luck! travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/family-immigration/immigrant-visa-for-spouse.html

[@aig5429]

@@PostcardsFromCebu thank you! It's my first time doing this I'm nervous but excited

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

@@aig5429 Yeah, I know how you feel, it's exciting. Enjoy your trip and don't make any life altering decisions until your back home!

[@aig5429]

@@PostcardsFromCebu yes I have to see what's it's like there also do I have to go back to the Philippines for the k1 visa interview? Or is it just 1 time I'm trying to find the fastest way to marry her here in ohio

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

@@aig5429 No need, as you cannot accompany her to the visa interview anyway. I can't help you with Ohio as I was married in the Philippines.

[@Mike-bt8br]

I'm looking to marry a woman in the Philippines now can you help me out pleas

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

I may be able to answer some of your questions

[@Mike-bt8br]

@@PostcardsFromCebu we met on line we talk every day video chat she is funny sweet and open my eyes to someone that loves me for me being me she didn't care about money at all or my hone I did that on video chat I'm falling in love with her for the first time in 3 years now because my girlfriend passed away 5 years ago

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

@@Mike-bt8br I feel ya bro, I lost Vivian in 2017

[@friendinneed-00]

Yet they can come across the southern border no problem what a joke

[@shanilee7390]

Can I get married without any term and conditions hahaha because love with a term and conditions it look like product of China has warranty 😄😄✌️

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

Haha Shani, Thanks!

[@shanilee7390]

You are welcome Mr.Ken Good morning and god bless

[@gordonelza]

Often there are terms and conditions . Many guys want a pre nuptial agreement ..

[@shanilee7390]

@@gordonelza well maybe the other woman wants agreements,, for me if you love someone no need agreement as long as you love the each other ,or if you truly love her no need agreement, everything doesn't matter if you really want her as your wife, love truly,love unconditionally,because god love us without agreements..✌️

[@oatmeal5160]

How long does it take for you to get to Philippines to get married after filing to get married here? Thank u so much.

[@PostcardsFromCebu]

We did everything in about 3 weeks. Good luck