marklovetina

Well, you can't get married and "ask" for a K-1. Married is married and you can't 'ask' for a fiance visa after that.
No asking involved, you petition and then apply for a visa. If you marry it would be a Cr-1 visa
Maybe it is simply procedural, like you used the wrong form or there is information missing. But until you get the actual reason for denial, there is nothing you can do. If the reason for denial is simple, the just correct the mistake and file again
I am sorry
The only other thing I can think of, were both of you free to marry when the petition was SENT?
Good luck

My hubby is in the Army too and we filed a k1 visa, and did it the same way as everyone else. You will have to file a CR1 if you want to marry first. There really aren't any shortcuts just because you're in the military, unless you have deployment orders then you can use it to expedite the process. I personally found that the military hotline is very helpful and really worked with us when we had concerns with the k1 and AOS process. Also, you can also talk to your JAG officer at the base, because I remember that my hubby showed him all our paperwork before we sent it off just to make sure we weren't missing anything. Goodluck to you guys!

I have seen those type of Pinays not only in our area but in a different places. Snobs, stuck up and would size you up whether or not you're driving a Mercedez and carrying a LV purse.
I am not a snob kind of person but, definitely not the type of "hi/hello" one either. So, this thing never really bothered me at all. Life is too short and, I've got better things to do than thinking about 'em. In fact, they're just making me laugh. Because I know for a fact that some fellow Pinays are indeed like that.
Just ignore them and don't let them ruin or, at the very least, affect your precious day, IMO.
Cheers!

hopefully you know that nagging a spouse's spelling or grammar is a symbolic death knell for the relationship.

Everything looks great Tina! We're really happy and excited for you.
Good luck...

There's no beating around the bush in this statement. She married you for a ticket to the US and a green card. Divorce her and get on with your life. She can remove conditions on her own if she's got proof she entered the marriage in good faith.
The I-864 will remain binding until one of the conditions for terminating it have been met, but she'd need to sue you in order to get anything, and lawsuits based on the I-864 have been hit or miss. On the other hand, if she collects means tested benefits then you may be tapped to reimburse the government. She isn't eligible for most means tested benefits until she's been an LPR for five years, but that child is eligible today.

This is definitely not the woman that you would like to spend your whole life with.
An old adage says, that once a ####### always a #######...and only a ####### do this.
Best of luck...

Hi Monreal...You've been lurking for quite a while...I'm glad you finally decided to post...welcome!
I'm thinking that maybe your fiancé talked to the Embassy's call center. The call center is run by a new contractor, and they have been giving out a lot of bad information. Maybe this is why you think the DS-160 is required for K-1erz.
However, K-visa applicants do not use the DS-160. This information is at the U.S. Department of State website...click here.
According to the U.S. Department of State:
Visa applicants must submit a completed DS-160, Online Nonimmigrant Visa Application for all nonimmigrant visa categories (except for K, N, S, T, and U categories, which still use the Form DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application).
Amen.

Haha.. it will never end!
Maybe add another $30 for CFO, and then hotel/cab expenses when traveling for medical, interview and CFO. To top it off, the plane fare. And then when she gets to the US, there's the wedding, the civil surgeon and AOS, report of marriage to the Phil consulate.. lol!
The road to true love is truly expensive, but worth it!
Goodluck to all of you!

In our case he paid for the initial k1 fee, and I paid for my visa and medical and AOS, only because I was earning enough back then. But he offered to pay for all my grad school app expenses. Lucky for me I can travel for free. And now that I am here in immigration limbo waiting for my GC, he is the breadwinner. We are young and we don't have much yet, so we save every penny each couple has a different situation, so don't be afraid to talk to him about it. The visa fees are expensive but paying for it is the only way you guys can be together so I don't think he would mind God bless and goodluck!! @
Kish is correct. Visa and medical are separate fees.

As I was fixing to send money to my folks back home thru Xoom.com to the recipient's bank account, I thought of sharing this info that might be of help as you needed.
These are Routing numbers and Swift codes fo the Philippine banks. Quite important to know when you need to send money to your family to their/your bank account.
PHILIPPINE BANKS ROUTING NUMBER
ALLIED BANKING CORP
010320013


AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND
010700015


ASIA UNITED BANK
011020011


BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS
010030015


BANGKOK BANK
010670019


BANK OF AMERICA
010120019


BANK OF CHINA
011140014


BANK OF TOKYO
010460012


BANCO DE ORO (& EPCIB)
010530667


BANK OF COMMERCE
010440016


BANK OF THE PHIL ISLANDS
010040018


CHINA BANKING CORP
010100013


CHINA TRUST COMML BANK
010690015


CITIBANK N.A.
010070017


DEVT BANK OF THE PHILS
010590018


DEUTSCHE BANK
010650013


EAST WEST BANK
010620014


EXPORT & INDUSTRY BANK
010860010


FUJI BANK
010640010


HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANK
010060014


INTL COMML BANK OF CHINA
010560019


INTL EXCHANGE BANK
010680012


JP MORGAN CHASE BANK
010720011


KOREA EXCHANGE BANK
010710018


INTL NEDERLAND BANK
010660016


LAND BANK OF THE PHILS
010350025


MAYBANK OF THE PHILS
010220016


METROPOLITAN BANK & TRUST CO
010269996


PHIL BANK OF COMMUNICATION
010110016


PHIL TRUST COMPANY
010090039


PHIL NATIONAL BANK
010080010


PRUDENTIAL BANK
010150018


PHIL VETERANS BANK
010330016


RIZAL COMML BANKING CORP
010280014


SECURITY BANK & TRUST CO
010140015


STANDARD CHARTERED BANK
010050011


UNITED COCONUT PLANTERS BANK
010299995


UNION BANK OF THE PHILS
010419995


UNITED OVERSEAS BANK
010270189


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PHILIPPINE BANKS SWIFT CODES
Allied Banking Corporation – ABCMPHMM
American Express Bank Philippines – AMEXPHMM
Banco de Oro Universal Bank – BNORPHMM
Bank of China Manila Branch – BKCHPHMM
Bank of Commerce – PABIPHMM
Bank of the Philippine Islands – BOPIPHMM
China Banking Corporation – CHBKPHMM
Development Bank of the Phil. – DBPHPHMM
East West Banking Corporation – EWBCPHMM
Equitable PCI Bank – PCIBPHMM
Hong Kong and Shanghai Bank – HSBCPHMM
International Comm Bank of China – ICBCPHMM
International Exchange Bank – INXBPHMM
Land Bank of the Philippines – TLBPPHMM
Maybank Philippines Incorporated – MBBEPHMM
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co. – MBTCPHMM
Philippine Bank of Communications – CPHIPHMM
Philippine National Bank – PNBMPHMM
Philippine Veterans Bank – PHVBPHMM
Philtrust Bank – PHTBPHMM
Prudential Bank – PILBPHMM
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp – RCBCPHMM
Security Bank and Trust Corp – SETCPHMM
Standard Chartered Bank – SCBLPHMM
Union Bank of the Philippines – UBPHPHMM
United Coconut Planters Bank – UCPBPHMM
United Overseas Bank Philippines – UOVBPHMM

Gawd. She's the type of Filipina who gives the rest of us honest to goodness Filipina a very bad name.
Don't wait for her to break your bank and leave you spiraling down to total bankruptcy. Reading your post, it's like she's in a relationship with your bank account and your wallet.

I was there for a month a i spent less then you did in a week. Rule number one if she asks you for money all they time not a good sign. My fiancee is coming here in 3 days and comes from a very poor family i help out with bills but she has never asked me for money i have always given. She is hardworking and hates that we have to help her family. I dont know man this girl doesnt seem like she cares about you but just about your money BE CAREFUL

wow that's superb spending of money! I think you need to get rid of her coz she's a gold digger and sorry to say it seems that she's wanna marry your money. I feel bad for her coz shes' one of the girls that gives Filipino a very bad reputation when it comes to money. Let me tell you a story that can enlighten you a bit.
My bf has the same situation as yours he works in a hotel and most of the time he's lucky to have a good tip. Most of the time his paycheck goes to bill and he only saves a few money. He kindda lives alone coz his brother doesn't give him money for the rent so mortgage, student loans, bills, insurances....it's all on his shoulder. I'm also from Philippines and I first went to US to visit my bf it's actually my own expense, not a single penny from him on my ticket coz I don't want him to think I'm taking ADVANTAGE of him (coz that's what some Americans think about Filipinos). I lived at his house and sometimes split the grocery with him....I'm not rich but I tried my best to save up some money for my trip. Then after me going home here in the Philippines, he went here to come visit me and meet my folks. I helped him find a good deal for like $1100 for the ticket and he stayed in our house. I know how tough his situation is with all his payable so I'm trying to be flexible with it. It's quite hard on my part since in our culture it should be the guy paying for it. So for his one-month trip here approximately we spent like $1000 and was able to go to 3 beaches including Boracay. For the Jollibee for her kid, man I tell you that's way too much! Jollibee only cost like a dollar and maximum of 4 bucks, $100 is probably like for a whole month of Jollibee if it's not that often. For her birthday $1,200 wow that's like two-way cost of ticket should've just booked a flight for her.
You're not cheap you're actually a generous person and I think she doesn't nor anybody has the right to call you that it's an insult. Sorry to tell you but I hate these kind of people coz for me if you wanna buy/have something you should work for it. Giving her a gift once in a while is okay but making you as her bank is not good.
I think that if she'll be coming there soon you just need to show her that you're tightening your belt with expenses, tell her how broke you've been coz of her luxuriousness. I'm not sure if she's working though coz the way I see it she's not. And I think it's also not your responsibility to send money to her family like her niece, she can make lame excuses just to dig out some money from you. I don't know buddy the decision will still be up to you if you still wanna be with her. You're not even together yet but you're already having financial problems with her what more in the future....something to think about.

Yeah i aggree with the above comment!
Id have a good think about it before she comes as you are going to need a fortune!
Disconnect your internet for a while and avoid her she is just using you!
She will get to America and bleed you dry of every penny you have and then leave
you once she has all she can get and then find some other sucker to be with!

Agree with the others also. Spending lots of money when youa re there is just having a nice holiday, nothing wrong with that. A laptop could maybe be justified so she can email and webcam with you, and some money on the kid is nice of you. Everything else is excessive. Why does she need money to eat out, and 600 on the kid??? Unless you told her not to work, she should be making her own money, possibly with the occasional treat from you. What really rings the alarm bells is her calling you cheap and threatening to end it if you don't send money though. That is emotional blackmail.

Run Run Run

I am a woman from Philippines with 3kids ....please don't generalized all the woman in Phils with kids coz every individual has differences... I'm a College degree holder and to the fact that i have kids ..i never obligued my fiance to support my kids , it's his choice to help me and i really appreciate it so much ....MONEY can just ruin one's relationship if u always demand for money all the time....just my opinion:)

Agree with tallcoolone

So sorry to tell you this but you are being PLAYED!!!!.....WE are living in hard times, people are not sure if they will have their jobs tomorrow or next week and she wants the latest gadgets?? Honestly i don't see love and support here! I am sorry...

You do realize the average salary in the Philippines is about $200 per month.
You have sent excessive amounts of money, Even if you take out $12,000 for trips and Visa Cost, you have sent a small fortune to the Philippines.
She only wants your money.
A Good Girl in the Philippines would never ask for money they are way to shy for that. You need to drop her like a bad habit and find you another girl. The Philippines is full of beautiful good girls who are looking for love.

Dump her fast. I have seen your future, and it is not pretty.

This is only my opinion as a woman, send her nothing! See her reaction, if she has a hard time with it then you know she's not worth it. Love comes from the heart, not the wallet.

Sounds like you need to get a second job to accomodate her spending habit.
She is a your common "Gold Digger"
Kick her to the curb, don't let her come to the USA she will break you and put you so far into debt that you will never see daylight again

I guess, she will be happy in the US, besides, her sister is there that's a plus for her compare to any Filipina that no relatives in the US at all. If Love brings her there in the US, I am sure she will be happy living there. I am sure she will not go back in the Philippines when she step in the US. No reason to apply for K1 and will not get married. As you said, you love your fiancee very much. K1 is a short visa for her to stay there, after the visa end, what will happened? go back to Phils again and you will be separated? That's a sad thing. Returning in the Philippines with her after your retirement is always possible. But if she will return in the Philippines after K1 is ended is another bloody suffering of separation for a couples who truly love each other. God bless.