Q: Im still married in the Philippines but i wanted to marry my Bf in cali (green card holder). How do we get things done?
Husbnd and I are separated already in PH but not legally. I only have tourist visa here in the US.
A: The short answer is that you will have to get your official annulment papers in the Philippines, and you will have to hire a Filipino lawyer in order to do this. It is difficult and expensive, but not impossible. You have to do this before filing for your K-1 Visa or Green Card in the US. In the meantime, your BF needs to try to get his US citizenship to make your US process easier. Your path ahead is long and expensive, but you can do it with persistence and determination. Good luck to both of you!
A: You need to get a divorce in the United States before marrying your boyfriend.
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