K1 visa.. fiancee in malaysia but born in phils

[geowrian 22,336]

1 minute ago, MikeyM7106 said:

I would check with the embassy. I was told the same thing,  but found numerous old topics about the embassy in Spain not caring. I called the embassy and they also told me that they didn't care and that she could interview at any location around the world regardless of status. That may just be the policy in the embassy in Spain, but I called twice at 2 different times before submitting my package and both said the same thing.

True, policies do vary by embassy or consulate. But they were outright wrong to say she could interview at any location regardless of status...the vast majority require legal residency for a K-1 or immigrant visa (which is not the case for a regular non-immigrant visa...maybe that's where they were confused?).

[MikeyM7106 8]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

True, policies do vary by embassy or consulate. But they were outright wrong to say she could interview at any location regardless of status...the vast majority require legal residency for a K-1 or immigrant visa (which is not the case for a regular non-immigrant visa...maybe that's where they were confused?).

I think it's just one of those things that vary by embassy like you stated and they allow it and the people there think that's how its handled everywhere. I was very clear with them about her status not being legal and that she could go back if need be and they told me it's fine that she can do it there. Regardless OP should contact the embassy there and see what they tell him.

Edited August 2, 2018 by MikeyM7106

[Crazy Cat 39,742]

4 minutes ago, MikeyM7106 said:

they didn't care and that she could interview at any location around the world regardless of status.

Not true.  Not Montreal as one example

[MikeyM7106 8]

Just now, missileman said:

Not true.  Not Montreal as one example

Understood, it may vary. I am just informing what the person said to me twice. OP should definitely call first and speak to someone in regards to that embassies policies.

[geowrian 22,336]

Exactly. Call first to confirm, but interviewing without legal residency would be an exception to the rule, not the rule.

[eivon98 3]

17 minutes ago, MikeyM7106 said:

I would check with the embassy. I was told the same thing,  but found numerous old topics about the embassy in Spain not caring. I called the embassy and they also told me that they didn't care and that she could interview at any location around the world regardless of status. That may just be the policy in the embassy in Spain, but I called twice at 2 different times before submitting my package and both said the same thing.

So, should i go and petition her? She is willing to go home and so theninterview in phils if she has to.. im applying it here in US

Edited August 2, 2018 by Novieivon

[MikeyM7106 8]

3 minutes ago, Novieivon said:

So, should i go and petition her? She is willing to go home and so theninterview in phils if she has to

That's a decision you have to make and feel comfortable making. I'd contact the embassy first and be honest and explain your situation in a detailed manner. I'd even try again a couple of days later to speak to someone else. If you decide to do it in the Phillipines make sure she tries to get a Police Certificate from there if they allow it.

 

In my situation I'm okay if they try to change their minds and reroute it to the Philippines. She will just fly a couple of weeks later and do the interview there once the paperwork arrives.

Edited August 2, 2018 by MikeyM7106
Additional info.

[eivon98 3]

5 minutes ago, MikeyM7106 said:

That's a decision you have to make and feel comfortable making. I'd contact the embassy first and be honest and explain your situation in a detailed manner. I'd even try again a couple of days later to speak to someone else. If you decide to do it in the Phillipines make sure she tries to get a Police Certificate from there if they allow it.

 

In my situation I'm okay if they try to change their minds and reroute it to the Philippines. She will just fly a couple of weeks later and do the interview there once the paperwork arrives.

Which embassy i have to call? Thank you so much for your help.. a friend told me that as long as there is a philippine embassy and US Embassy in malaysia.. she will be okay..

[MikeyM7106 8]

Just now, Novieivon said:

Which embassy i have to call? Thank you so much for your help.. a friend told me that as long as there is a philippine embassy and US Embassy in malaysia.. she will be okay..

US embassy. She definitely should visit the Philippine embassy in regards to her passport issue though.

[Crazy Cat 39,742]

4 minutes ago, Novieivon said:

a friend told me that as long as there is a philippine embassy and US Embassy in malaysia.. she will be okay..

She will not interview for a K-1 visa at the PI embassy......Interviews are done only at US embassies/consulates.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

3 hours ago, Novieivon said:

No, she has visitor visa.. do u think its better that she go home to philippines?

She will HAVE TO GO to the Philippines.  She is a Philippine citizen...is she not?

[eivon98 3]

Just now, missileman said:

She will not interview for a K-1 visa at the PI embassy......Interviews are done only at US embassies/consulates.

I am so confused  

1 minute ago, David & Zoila said:

She will HAVE TO GO to the Philippines.  She is a Philippine citizen...is she not?

Yes she is.. but she is waitif on her visa ( in malaysia/ renew) before she can go home.. 

[Crazy Cat 39,742]

Just now, Novieivon said:

I am so confused  

The only reason for her to contact the PI embassy is to get a PI passport.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

3 hours ago, Novieivon said:

And i forgot to mention she has a recruiter or a person that process her visitor visa in malaysia and currently she dont have her passport the recruiter has it to get stamped for an extension visitor visa, also the reeason she cant go home coz she is waiting on her passport/visa

Something is fishy here.  Her "recruiter" is holding her visa/passport?  Sounds like human trafficking to me.  You better make sure you got the story straight.

Edited August 2, 2018 by David & Zoila

[David & Diana R 1,005]

2 minutes ago, Novieivon said:

I am so confused  

Yes she is.. but she is waitif on her visa ( in malaysia/ renew) before she can go home.. 

She will also have to complete her CFO Seminar in Philippines and have her passport stamped before she can get a visa.