Hi Dagool,
Thank you for posting your query in the MH forum. The Philippines is considered a risk country for migration profile. We have done quite a few cases, including inter-religious ones, from the Philippines.
The Department will require "eligibility to marry" certificate from the sponsor and visa applicant. (the Philippines is a Catholic country and does not recognise divorce). We have assisted visitors’ visas from Philippines for those who wish to visit their prospective sponsor in Australia for "familiarisation prior to tying the knot" purposes. We have succeeded in persuading the DIAC to grant the visa.
I also offer some discount in my professional fees for MH forum participants.
Please email me your phone number to
rkc@austmigration.com.sg
Best wishes
Robert K Chelliah
www.austmigration.com.au