Accomplished Visa Application Form. Passport with at least six months of validity beyond the date of departure from the Philippines. Two (2) photocopies of passport information page of the applicant. Two (2) photocopies of passport information page of the applicant’s Filipino spouse.

How long will it take to get an immigrant visa for my husband or wife?

Visa processing usually takes around 3-5 months. If you are a permanent resident, you must wait for a visa to become available for your spouse, based on their priority date. This can vary depending on the spouse’s home country, but the typical time is around 24 months.

How long does a partner visa take?

between 17 to 21 months
The Department of Home Affairs’ current processing time for partner visa applications is between 17 to 21 months.

Overall you should expect that it will between 8 months to one year to receive an immigrant visa based on marriage to a United States citizen, and it may take over a year. The wait could be considerably longer if you receive a request for evidence or you have difficulty in obtaining the required documents.

What are the requirements to marry a Filipina?

Marriage License Requirements for a Filipina

  • PSA Birth Certificate.
  • PSA CENOMAR.
  • Valid ID.
  • Community Tax Certificate – CEDULA or CTC.
  • Photo – 1×1 or 2×2.
  • Death Certificate – if widowed, you must present a Death Certificate of your deceased husband.

Can I stay in the Philippines if I marry a Filipino?

In order to stay in the Philippines after marrying a Filipina, you have to apply for a Residence Visa for Spouse of a Filipino Citizen, also called the 13A Non-Quota Immigrant Visa. Upon getting the visa, you’ll be allowed to stay in the country for one year and can be extended for another 2-10 years.

Can you get a marriage visa in the Philippines?

If you are a foreign national whose country also grants permanent residence and immigration privileges to Filipinos, under Foreign Service Circular No. 21-10, you may apply for a Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage to a Filipino Citizen of Section 13 (a) of the Commonwealth Act No. 613 or Philippine Immigration Act of 1940 (PIA).

How to immigrate to the US with a Filipino spouse?

The IR-1 / CR-1 Spousal Immigrant Visa is the visa that would allow a Filipino spouse to immigrate to the US. The process has 2 basic steps, but it is better to understand through the following breakdown: Part 1 – Petition to Recognize the Relationship – Submit the I-130 Electronically ()

Can a spouse of a Filipino citizen get a balikbayan visa?

The spouses of Filipino citizens can also get a Balikbayan visa-free can stay for up to 1 year. But with a resident visa, you can stay up to a year or even more. There are many types of Visas in the Philippines, from Immigrant (Permanent Resident Visas) or Non-Immigrant (Temporary Resident Visas).

Can a Filipino citizen apply for an immigrant visa?

For a concrete list of documentary requirements for application of Non-Quota Immigrant Visa by Marriage to a Filipino Citizen click here.