jessyb

[Peanutz]

Greetings to you, thank you for your reply, yes of course I have told her all about my circumatances, infact she new even before we bacam a ITEM as I wanted her to make an informed choice, based on truth and not decepetion.
I have always been very open and honest with any potential future wife, and believe this is correct, better to build on Rock than sand !

thank you kindly.

Hi Jessyb, I think the best thing to do is visit her first and then apply for fiance visa (if everything goes ok with your visit and relationship with her).
Criminal records should not be a problem if it's only a petty crime, unless it is written in your passport.
Phil immigration will not ask you if you have any criminal record, unless your passport is registered as a 'wanted dangerous person'.
Anyway, good luck to both of you and keep in mind whatever you both will decide, it will take time, patience and meticulous planning.