Same-sex marriages are not recognized in the Philippines, and Doc Feb was denied a tourist visa. Eventually, Doc Feb vacationed in Cancun, Mexico, where the couple got married, as Mexico recognized same-sex marriages. That marriage enabled leading U.S. Immigration Attorney Michael J. Gurfinkel to file an F-2A spousal petition for Doc Feb. Watch this success story on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy on Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo.(Advertising Supplement)
AYIE and Doc Feb are a same-sex couple, who love each other and wanted to spend the rest of their days together. Since Ayie, the petitioner, was only a recent green card holder, she could not bring Doc Feb on a K-1 fiancée visa since that was only available to fiancées of U.S. citizens.
They could not marry in the Philippines since the Philippines does not recognize same-sex marriages.
Desperate, Doc Feb decided to apply for a tourist visa, so she could visit Ayie in the States, but it was denied.
But love found a way. Doc Feb arrived in Cancun, Mexico, where she and Ayie got married. The marriage was valid for immigration purposes, and Atty. Gurfinkel was able to file an F-2A petition (spouse of an immigrant). The U.S. Embassy in Manila recognized the marriage and issued the visa.
Watch this success story on an encore episode of Citizen Pinoy on Sunday, April 21 at 6:30 PM PT (9:30 PM ET) through select Cable/Satellite providers, right after TV Patrol Linggo. Citizen Pinoy is also available on iWantTFC. Viewers may download the free app. (Advertising Supplement)
