BryanN

Hi.  I didn't include those details here... but, MRV fee is paid, and interview is scheduled.  And medical is complete.  Thanks for mentioning.

My fiance is in Hong Kong and we think her contract will end right around the interview time.  The timing will work out well if all goes according to plan.  Good luck @BryanN

Wow!  Lots of great comments and suggestions!  Thanks All!
 
Re: Philippines interview vs UAE interview... By having her move back to Philippines, we were thinking we would be removing one potential complicating factor (i.e., work contract).  But, if there is a substantial difference in overall time to complete K-1 process... we might have to reconsider.
 
Re: UAE police report...  thanks for the tips/comments!
 
Thanks again all!

They are now good for 2 years. 

You can file I-129F now and if you change your mind and get married, you can file I-130 and withdraw the I-129F.  I would file I-129F now.  

You'd have to notify them that you're changing countries for the interview, and I believe the Philippines has many K1 visa applicants. If at all possible, try to get it done in the UAE while she lives there.
 
Not your question, but I'd recommend you get your UAE police report while still in the country. You can request it online using the Dubai Police website while still a resident, but once your visa is cancelled you will have to provide fingerprints at the UAE embassy in your home country and wait up to several weeks to get your cert.

Can your fiancée renew her contract in UAE? If you don’t want to wait a very long time in the Philippines, that would probably be the quickest option.

There was a case for November filer because i filed in November 2020 too, Well, that was just like yours, fiancee in UAE but Pilipino, she has her interview today in UAE, That's how fast her process was cause UAE embassy don't have backlogs, cant say about Philippines

Nothing will happen even with the petition during that timeframe.  There are people with approved petitions who have been waiting over one year for an interview.  You've got a long road ahead.

K1s are pretty backed up right now so if the intention is Manila - I wouldn't worry about that.  You can specify in the I-129F where she intends to interview.  And you can change that if wanted.

Have you considered filing for spousal visa instead? With the current backlog for K-1s from the year+ they haven’t been processed is going to take forever to clear. 

Not an issue to file now.   Just know that you will need to get a police report fro UAE eventually.