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Boiler is right, take is easy. ""The Eagles"" 70's and even now rock band had a huge hit ""Take IT Easy"".,.,listen to the song.
If you are having any doubts, they are there for a reason, as your heart is telling you "all is fine" but your brain knows, that something just does not seem quite right. I would not want to be where you are, such a huge decision.
You must think.,.,..,WHAT WAS THE ONE THING THAT STARTED YOUR DOUBTS.,..,,.it had to stand out.
I have absolutely nothing against ""moderate Muslims"" but I would never understand how a Christian and a Muslim could be married. You are so different. It might be that some people make it work, but, long term..,.,.,it is doomed, in my opinion.
It is hard enough, married to a devout Catholic from the Phils., and me a Southern Baptist.,.,...,but we exist.,.very peacefully.
And the talking of relatives in his country, would be a huge red flag to me, who does he want to bring here, and just because he sent you money, is that "bait".,.,.,just to get here, then bring other family members here?
I have followed your story, and I have never heard you sound like this, ""SOMETHING IS WRONG".,.,.,. and you have detected it.,.,.I hope you can figure out what it is, before it is too late!

Teri,
Many people are following your story, and we wish the best for you,..,.,.hope you will keep us informed,,.,.,your story is so intriguing.,.,...,all I can say is best of luck!
Trust your ""gut"" and brain, not your heart in this situation.

You should have filed. Now you will have wait until you are 32. There is no reason given, for not registering. You say you cannot wait, well.,.,.,.,.I am afraid you have no choice!

You sound very organized, and should have no problems.
Every thing that comes across your mind, write a note about it, I mean everything.,,.,.then check and double check the list as the 3 weeks wind down.
Congrats, and good luck on your trip.
do not forget to get your SS number, as soon as you can after arrival.,.,.could tell you a long story of why.,.,.,just wait about 2 weeks after getting here, then off to the ss office. After marriage, take cart. copy of marriage license to ss office
and get your new card with married name on it.

Boiler's post is ""absolutely correct"".,.,. but remember, never break the VJ.com "golden rule" never, ever plan anything, or buy any tickets, until the visa is in your passport! Never.
Just do as Boiler said, he is smart, and straight to the point, and usually right!
I would never consider, a CR-1, giving up your K-1, and starting a 1-2 year journey.,,..,.I would hope you would never consider this!

This should have been done 8 months ago!
Why now!
I hope our voices have been heard!
Maybe things will get to some kind of decent approval times.

This should have been done 8 months ago!
Why now!
I hope our voices have been heard!
Maybe things will get to some kind of decent approval times.

As crowded as the Philippines is, I would think they would want some people to go to other countries..,.,been there, and saw it!!!!!!!

If your time line was filled in, it would help in getting the answers you seek. We know very little about you.
I do not think you even said what kind of visa you were seeking, or if you were for sure seeking a visa.
These people are smart, here, but if the information is easily found, most people prefer you seek it out, and it would help you more, finding your own information.
Good luck on your journey!

I read this all the time here about these government doctors, that just want more money, any way they can get it, IT is typical of the present administration..,.,my friend, had to call 3 until, he found one not "wanting to rob him" and would just transfer the medical info. for a nominal fee.
Keep calling and looking, you will fine one, just keep searching, and you will find an honest civil surgeon.

First of all, thank you for serving our country!
The expedite with Filipinos may be coming to an end, but you certainly deserve yours, as you are on active duty.
In my opinion, nothing like a "good Filipino wife" as I would not trade mine for nothing.,.,I sure got a very good wife!
Contratz, and a speedy trip home.

But the USCIS director, said, "there is no difference in the approvals at CSC and TSC".,.,,.,.so what do you do?
We went through VSC, and it was awful, 10 months and 4 days until P.O.E.,.,..,but these poor people from TSC are looking at a year or more..,.,.
My heart felt feelings are out to all of you suffering at TSC.,.,.,.,.,

But the USCIS director, said, "there is no difference in the approvals at CSC and TSC".,.,,.,.so what do you do?
We went through VSC, and it was awful, 10 months and 4 days until P.O.E.,.,..,but these poor people from TSC are looking at a year or more..,.,.
My heart felt feelings are out to all of you suffering at TSC.,.,.,.,.,

Even though I am married to Filipino, I see a lot of this posted on this site. Me and my wife have no problems. We are lucky I guess.
But, I will say, I would not put up with """ONE" day of infidelity, from her or any woman!
File for divorce, immediately!
I do not think you can have her removed, maybe if she tries to AOS by her self, she will see how hard it is.
Get her on an airplane, ""NO matter what it takes!!!"""

What has happened to the "visa process" has the world become so dangerous?

Or is it politically motivated?

Who ever heard of AP 6-8 year years ago?
Ever which way it has been changed, the "visa process" has become a nightmare, for all!
I wish I could offer a word of "all will be fine soon" but the one lady said her fiance was 9 months! I just do not know, is it right or wrong to do this?
Do "they" have their reasons? Maybe yes, maybe no?

You will get your interview, I would just guess, you will be notified within a week to 10 days, from today.
Good luck, and also a swift date for the interview.
The weather was the cause I am sure.,..,..,I have paid very close attention to the weather, especially the north, very bad during that time.

I am sure this goes on to a certain extent in all cases, like.,.,. K-1's where a loved one leaves there country, and for extended amounts of times.
I agree with NLR, as to me, it is the daughter's place to explain to ""HER"" mother, what is practicable, and what is not.
I think the new wife, needs to be "on board" with the husband's view, and be 100% behind her husband, as the way the situation is explained, the husband makes a lot of sense.

I hope the results of this is posted by someone, I would love to see the results, and I also thank it a great idea!

I hope the results of this is posted by someone, I would love to see the results, and I also thank it a great idea!

It's their game we just play by the rules.
An expedite, for a job offer, no way!
Good luck on the job latter! If you are good enough, it will be there when you need it!

What is """THIS NVC NIGHTMARE""" as when we went through NVC in early 2013, our petition was only there, about 36 hours, I called and got MNL number and our petition was sent to the embassy!
What is the difference from about 2 years ago? Would really like to know.,.,.,
Good luck to all going through this nightmare!

What is """THIS NVC NIGHTMARE""" as when we went through NVC in early 2013, our petition was only there, about 36 hours, I called and got MNL number and our petition was sent to the embassy!
What is the difference from about 2 years ago? Would really like to know.,.,.,
Good luck to all going through this nightmare!

You have NO chance for CSC!
You will be somewhat like me and my Filipino wife went through. In 2012 -2013, it was VSC. Our NOA 1 was 6-28-12, our NOA 2 was 12-31-12, but what you are missing is:
NVC
Sent to Embassy
Medical
Wait on Interview
Some problems always, most often come up.
After the NOA 2 for my (now) wife, many things happened, her P.O.E was 4-24-13.
it is long, it is painful, sometimes you think, you are going to "lose it" ,..,,but you now know what to expect, and it is "SO WORTH IT" be strong, and patient, walking 2 miles a day gave relief of stress. Thinking of the "day" she would come to the USA, as I flew to Cebu 4-10-13, and POE Atlants, 2-14-13!
Hanf tough, it is worth it!

The chances are very slim no matter what you do, but a fee and an application for a visa is about all you can do.

VJ.com "golden rule" posted by Mods., many times, ""never"" plan anything nor buy a ticket anywhere until """YOU HAVE a visa in your passport""".,.,..,.,.,.never!
Especially planning a wedding.,.,.,never until visa in hand!