K1 Visa Eligibility Requirements

Summary

For a K1 visa, both parties must be legally free to marry. In the Philippines, an annulment is required as divorce is not recognized. The US recognizes marriages from the Philippines if they comply with local laws.

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My wife is married and not divorce can i bring her to america on k1 visa
Hello ****. I understand you're asking about the K1 visa. For a K1 visa, the couple must be legally free to marry. This means your wife must be divorced from her previous spouse.
She’s from Philippines
Hello ****. It appears your wife needs to finalize her divorce in the Philippines before you can proceed with a K1 visa application in the US. This is due to US immigration laws requiring both parties to be free to marry.
So an annullment needs file
Yes, ****. In the Philippines, an annulment is required as they don't recognize divorce. It must be finalized before applying for a K1 visa. Here are the steps:
- File a Petition for Annulment
- Go through the court process
- Obtain a final judgement of annulment
Okay because i was told united states don’t recognize marriage in Philippines
Hello ****. The United States does recognize marriages that take place in the Philippines, as long as they comply with local law. This rule applies to all foreign marriages. However, both parties must be legally free to marry.