LSnBigBear

For those few that made comments about the USA being hypricritical etc about prostitution and Victoria Secret, Playboy etc. Understand it is not a punishment for the fiancee but more of a protection. The Philippines #1 export item or product is its people to other countries for work or marriage. More times it is all legitimate work on Cruise Ships, Medical or Serving in homes etc. But there are many cases where people earn money by a third party to bring a woman or man to their home country i.e here in the US or Europe etc to be sex slaves. It is all real and sad. I worked as a volunteer at two Christian Orphanages in the RP where many of the girls were rescued from family due to being sold for sex labor. Of course the families more time than not are only told their son or daughter will be Hosts, Hostesses in Restaraunts or Maids/Nannies to only be sold into prostitution. It is all real and sad. I saw it first hand. Also keep in mind this happens often internally from poor provincial families. Their sons or daughters or going to Manila or Cebu to work in Restaraunts and will send back X amount monthly to their families. Then once again they are working in a bar for sex. They are torn as to not leave due to their family not getting money and then them being shamed to go back. It is sick but it all happens. Filipinos are raised to support their parents as retirement. Everyone should keep this in mind when venturing down the road of marriage with one. The old saying "you marry a filipina, you marry her family too" is so true in most cases. The OP needs to do a lot of soul searching as I am sure he is very hurt and confused by all of our responses. I feel for you brother. Just do your homework.

Shawn

Here is the thing,Angeles might be the sin city, but the COs are not naive. Is not like uscis and department of homeland security mass train a group of officers and send them off to different countries. Each consulate has officers who are aware of the norms and cultural differences. So don't be dead set in justifying denial with the idea that the CO couldn't tell the difference between an Internet cafe and a bar or that they think everyone from Angeles is a prostitute .

I agree here and want to add why would your fiancee move from Samar to Angeles to work at an internet cafe. I lived and worked in the Philippines and yes visited Angeles City. And although Angeles has a nice mall and wonderful legitimate places of work something caused her to get talked down to at the in interview. If in read your response correctly you have yet to meet her in person? If so this is why she was rejected for starters. My suggestion as others posted. Go meet her, keep your radar up as to Her persona etc. If all is well then take the 10 business days to file papers and marry her there. Then do the K3. I would consult an immigration Attorney first. But be open and honest and do not hold anything back. Good luck

June 6th NOA1 and still waiting. I figured mine might take an extra week or so due to me petitioning an ex in 2007 and then breaking it off. So if you watch my timeline understand that extra time is needed to review my former case.

Good luck

Hello. You need to give us more information. In addition filling out your timeline may help us as well to see if you received an RFE's. Just so you are aware, It is illegal to petition a person that was or is a prostitute. I believe everyone can change but the USICS has to protect both the USA and the fiancee due to "Human Trafficking" You can appeal if believe your fiancee just was confused and answered wrong.

Good luck!

Shawn AKA Big Bear

Ours is June 6 and we are still waiting as well. Good luck to everyone near our timeline.

I agree with the others that you need to move on. Stop chasing her, make an INFOPASS to report what happened. File for a divorce and just stay positive and move forward. I have learned the hard way living in the Philippines, dating and actually doing the K1 process in 2007 that one one can make us happy. Happiness is an internal chemistry and no one will give us this but ourselves. Once we have this then we can go date and eventually marry to expand the happiness. Get your happiness back, focus on the future minus her. Don't fret over if she played you or not. Just move on brother and enjoy life. BTW my ex fiancee from 2007 began acting what I will call goofy and untrusting so I broke up with her just before her interview. The tall tail here was she had an American other than me that she picked up with quickly after I broke it off. So my hunches were correct and yes embarrassing to tell my friends and family I broke it off. But we all get over this.

Good luck

Shawn AKA Big Bear

You can purchase on line. Years ago it was more difficult. Just know that if you book your Fiancee on PAL that they normally require a copy of your credit card when she checks on. Delta does not require.

Good luck

I suggest find a Church to attend. Whether you believe or don't believe does not matter at this point. You need a support mechanisim and many many women of the Churches meet often during the week for study and fellowship. With all the many religons around now I am certain you can find one that fits your lifestyle. And even with no car I am sure a nice woman in the Church will pick you up for events.

Good luck

VSC has been more like 6 months for NOA2. Most seems to be 180-195 days. Let's hope they improve for you. Good luck

Thanks folks. I signed up for text and email. Just starting to ramp up as our 180 days at VSC are up. Anxious just a bit. Thanks again for the fast replies

What have those that were approved received first, mailings or texts from VSC? We are nearing or actually over our time frame so I'm hoping to hear something this week.

Thanks

Shawn

We filed June 6th was our NOA1. 180 days and counting so yes 7 months is the Norm now. Some have been very fortunate. Maybe in your situation their backlog will decrease and times may get back to the 5-6 months.

Good Luck

I like Big Dog's advice. This process is long and can be stressful. I jumped into this process back in 2007 too fast. My Ex changed a lot throughout the process as well. I ended up pulling the plug in early 2008. I moved back to RP for work and met my current fiancee. We lived together while I was there. She kept her place as well. I waited 9 months upon my return to file. I needed to understand a few things. One the difference from being Alone & Lonely. Second was our relationship strong enough to endure this long Visa Process. Time is all we have. Make sure she is right and you're right for her as well. A vacation for 18 days is a small time compared to life together. A vacation is all fun and happy times. Keep it going and learn from each other as you chat. Continue watching and learning from others on this Forum.

Make sure you have plenty of pictures with her, save your boarding pass and as many receipts as possible as when you do start the process the more information the better.

There is my two cents. Good luck!

Shawn AKA Big Bear

PAL is a PIA lol and a stickler about this rule. However I had 2 times when they never asked for my cc as well as when my sons visited me in RP before. Suggestion is to give your fiancee a copy of your credit card. Since the card has already been charged cancel the card and ask for a new number and card if you are concerned about her aunt.

Good luck

Shawn aka big bear

My suggestion is go see a counselor as you have great insurance. If this has mentally drained you as much as you are acting then get some emotional help while you have his insurance.

As others mentioned you appear to be good for removal of conditions. I would not go to your home country until the divorce is final. You need to be close so he does not play games as in can't find you to have you attend the mediation or final hearing. Take his divorce docs when you receive them and go to an Attorney yourself to check your options. Don't allow him to bully you,

Good luck

Wait it out and see what happens. Chances are you will need to re-schedule. If so they move you up pretty quick after you're cleared.

Good luck

I do not want to sound an alarm but aren't all 129F (K1 Visas) sent to the Dallas Tx Lockbox then routed to the SVC by geographical region? Example is I live in Florida and I sent our application to Dallas. They forwarded my packet to Vermont SVC. All in all my check cleared my bank in 7 business days from when I mailed my packet to Dallas.

If they cashed your check then my guess is you sent it to the proper place. Normally they return the packet and check if it was mailed to the wrong address.

Good luck

She will be fine. Everyone from what I read gave great advice. She will have plenty of time to rest on her flight over the pond. After she arrives and is sleeping in your arms from the jet lag, type with one hand and send us an update as we all like to hear good news and learn if there were any hiccups.

Congratulations .

Shawn AKA Big Bear.....

You may want to wait an period of time after your divorce is final as it may look like you started this relationship in exchange for your ex wives. You do not want any reasons for denial or delay as you will be going through Vermont SC which is behind and slow to date.

Second is your employment situation. Her that worked out first. Unless you have in excess of 60k USD in savings or assets.

Good luck

Shawn aka big bear

I tried to say have your employment worked out first. Getting use to my new tablet lol

Best thing to do is find a money changer in Philippines. Normally they will give best exchange rates. Stay away from airports and banks as their rates are much lower.

Can you share more of the 3rd friend's experience as to maybe causes for being denied. LIke others mentioned, each case is on it's own merit. Money in the bank in both countries help a lot. Or businesses back in RP. Kinda rule of thumb when they look at the petitioner is "do they have probable cause to over stay or not go back" Homes, businesses, great paying job and money in an RP bank is good as a % of approval. While I was employed as an ex pat in Cebu I brought my EX GF to USA for visit. She had not assets in RP. She did however have two ex BF's from UK that she visited and never over stayed. I also tried to sponsor one of my MAnagers to Attend Corporate Training in the USA and he was rejected. We had a 300 million USD company.

Interesting.

My suggestion is to research like cases in your area. Chances are being in Arizona there will be many like your fiancee's. Of course Lawyers want our business and most will promise or take your case and make an attempt to win it for you. However you must keep an open mind as to not waste your money if you cannot win. Once again, research similar cases and see what the % of winning a case is. Then move forward if you believe you can win this. Chances are if he was brought here as a minor then you have a chance at winning in the event he has not been arrested or convicted of a felony.

Good luck

Hey try to relax as you are in for a long journey. It all sucks but just give it a few ore days. If your check does not clear within 8-10 business days then call them again. At that time then you can decide whether to cancel check and resend packet. I believe you will be okay as the holiday is helping your delay.

Good luck.

It is not uncommon to have seat assigned at airport so you're quite okay. Sometimes it is due to number of passengers or in this case maybe your travel agent could not see the seats. Not to worry just get use to a long wait at the counter Advanced Welcome the USA!

Safe Travels

Many have answered properly on this as he came with good intentions and did marry. Now that she abandoned him etc etc and it is two years later is not the best as he tries to move forward with you. His word against the Governments and his ex on this unless he can get his ex to file for a divorce stating she abandoned him. Then you and he will need an Attorney (which I seldom advise on this website as most of the items can be done with advice through the forum). Reason I say an Attorney is normally when a immigrant Lawyers up they win after a period of time. I have known a few that left their Arabian Boss as a nanny while on a vacation with them here in the USA and later ended up winning getting a Visa via an Attorney.

Good luck ...

Shawn AKA Big Bear