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if the sister has been cast from the family, how does she know whats going on?

Check out the OPs previous post!!

Looks like he's in a dream world.

Good author and writes well tho!

oh yeah the first post says she has no money and then later on she is owner of a high end botique and owner in two other small businesses....missed that...good catch.

I continually have to remind my Chinese wife and her daughter, that we use extra words in English to change the meaning of terms, particularly "absolute" terms. The phrases "none to give" and "no money" do not carry the same meaning and "a good amount in the bank" may or may not be available to or enough to satisfy the extortionist.

I prefer to take statements at face value and interpret literally when interpretation is needed. As such, I think the above two posts reflect "misinterpretation" of what the OP wrote.

With the odds of obtaining a B2 visa as low as they are, I see the result being both no visa and no extortion money paid. However, this same issue could come up again at the K1 visa interview where third party correspondence can cause significant delays or worse.

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if the sister has been cast from the family, how does she know whats going on?

The sister who is trying to extort is the one cast from the family. The entire thread wouldn't have made any sense otherwise. Maybe the syntax was off.

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"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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Yo Russ!

What happened to Jan 2008 pinay with the 2 year old? Keep on trolling!!!

Took the advice from some "livingincebu" members and hired a PI to check her out and thank God I did. I saved myself a lot of topics in this particular forum I believe. Troll? Not hardly...just someone trying to avoid some of the horror stories I've been reading in here since joining.

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"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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As a small business owner, I can say that just because one has a business does not mean one has money. In fact, it's meant we have less money!

And, instead of going through all the hassle of this B2 application, how about you visit your GF instead?? It'll take all the wind out of their sails, so to speak.

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I prefer to take statements at face value and interpret literally when interpretation is needed. As such, I think the above two posts reflect "misinterpretation" of what the OP wrote.

With the odds of obtaining a B2 visa as low as they are, I see the result being both no visa and no extortion money paid. However, this same issue could come up again at the K1 visa interview where third party correspondence can cause significant delays or worse.

Thanks for your reasonable critique that perhaps the original wording was confusing to some but you understand the situation. I agree, and we have discussed, the inevitability that in all likelihood, she will not get her B2 approved and thus we've got a plan B well in place. I will be taking a K3 route if the relationship continues on its wonderful course between us. I'm certainly in no hurry; having closely avoided rushing into things back in January as another correctly noted. There is an instinctual thought that perhaps a subsequent attempt will be

made to try and get some money out of her if and when the K3 is begun following a potential marriage.

Appreciate the input, even from those who reminded me to always write clearly so as to not be misunderstood.

Edit: Lady Jane, definitely the "me going there" is our "Plan B" and all the reservations and accomodations have been planned. I intend to visit her several times but I figured we should at least "try" to see if she can secure a B2. The effort is certainly worth a few fees and some time. Certainly worth the effort as I told her....one never knows! Also, I agree, having a business is by no means a guarantee that she has money but she's done very well for herself and by all accounts, does have most of what is "suggested" for any attempt so we'll give it our best collegiate effort, so to speak.

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"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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oh yeah the first post says she has no money and then later on she is owner of a high end botique and owner in two other small businesses....missed that...good catch.

Actually, if you go back to the post you refer to, I did not write, as you implied, she "has no money." I wrote she has "none to give." IOW, no desire to reward such contemptuous attempts. Also, on another matter, I wrote "These two extortionists have been....what is the word....cast from the family" so I can't fathom how anyone could imply my girl was cast from the family; that would have meant she was trying to extort herself. Just thought I'd clear these two issues up but Pushbrk I think, nailed it and thus I will pass on any correspondence with the embassy and will let things play out. In all likelihood, they are bluffing and if not, I'll let her explain things if it comes up during the interview.

Thanks everyone for your input!

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"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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Give embassy heads up, this is illegal activity. Let them know it as well. Dont let her them get any money!

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The question is how can these two relatives ruin a B2 visa application? A B2 visa application is usually sponsored by a company in the US.

A B2 is a tourist visa as so far as I know. Perhaps you're referring to the B1?

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"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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The question is how can these two relatives ruin a B2 visa application? A B2 visa application is usually sponsored by a company in the US.

A B2 is a tourist visa as so far as I know. Perhaps you're referring to the B1?

yap, B2 is tourist visa. :thumbs: I can guess the way they think they can sabotage a B2.

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Since this sister and hubby are well known for their illegal activities, and they also know about this latest attempt, why not have several of the people that know this write a letter to the embassy. If the question comes up at the interview she can show them letter after letter. Also, is there a way to obtain a police report on this couple as well?

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Since this sister and hubby are well known for their illegal activities, and they also know about this latest attempt, why not have several of the people that know this write a letter to the embassy. If the question comes up at the interview she can show them letter after letter. Also, is there a way to obtain a police report on this couple as well?

That she's visiting her US Citizen boyfriend/fiance is enough to kill her chances at a B2 visa. What would these letters say that would overcome the assumption of immigrant intent. No need to over-think this.

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Since this sister and hubby are well known for their illegal activities, and they also know about this latest attempt, why not have several of the people that know this write a letter to the embassy. If the question comes up at the interview she can show them letter after letter. Also, is there a way to obtain a police report on this couple as well?

That she's visiting her US Citizen boyfriend/fiance is enough to kill her chances at a B2 visa. What would these letters say that would overcome the assumption of immigrant intent. No need to over-think this.

I understand the difficulty but with a child enrolled in school, a lease on a condo, three business' with one of them earning 50,000 per month profit; I think if the embassy is inclined to grant a B2 to a single Filipina, the case can be successfully made that she does indeed, have compelling reasons to return to her country. I'm not saying they will. In fact, we're both rather pessimistic based on historical results but I think it's worth a shot, especially since the duration of her stay is only three weeks. Whether or not that short a stay will help or hurt the decision-making process will be dependent on the duration of the interview and the direction it takes. I know it's not impossible Pushbck and I agree with your earlier assessment that the odds are probably no better than 50:50 but certainly those kind of odds are worth our effort; hence my initial reservations about her sister's extortion attempt. I do appreciate your honesty though and by and large, our Plan B seems to be gathering steam as a result of it.

"Distance extinquishes little passions yet intensifies great ones."

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Since this sister and hubby are well known for their illegal activities, and they also know about this latest attempt, why not have several of the people that know this write a letter to the embassy. If the question comes up at the interview she can show them letter after letter. Also, is there a way to obtain a police report on this couple as well?

That she's visiting her US Citizen boyfriend/fiance is enough to kill her chances at a B2 visa. What would these letters say that would overcome the assumption of immigrant intent. No need to over-think this.

I understand the difficulty but with a child enrolled in school, a lease on a condo, three business' with one of them earning 50,000 per month profit; I think if the embassy is inclined to grant a B2 to a single Filipina, the case can be successfully made that she does indeed, have compelling reasons to return to her country. I'm not saying they will. In fact, we're both rather pessimistic based on historical results but I think it's worth a shot, especially since the duration of her stay is only three weeks. Whether or not that short a stay will help or hurt the decision-making process will be dependent on the duration of the interview and the direction it takes. I know it's not impossible Pushbck and I agree with your earlier assessment that the odds are probably no better than 50:50 but certainly those kind of odds are worth our effort; hence my initial reservations about her sister's extortion attempt. I do appreciate your honesty though and by and large, our Plan B seems to be gathering steam as a result of it.

The above is nothing new and doesn't address the question, which was, "What would these letters say that would overcome the assumption of immigrant intent?"

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