Fiancee visa denied Phnom Penh

[TBoneTX 45,155]

Almost all of us here have sent money to our fiancé's abroad and most guides talk about sending in money remittences as evidence of a relationship.

Maybe as pertains to the Philippines, where the beneficiaries typically seem to expect American money (and sometimes -- or often -- demand it).

I struggle to see how that could possibly be seen as a red flag. Since the point of the I-34 is to show that you are capable of supporting your fiancé when he/she comes over, how is starting to help support them before they get here a bad thing? Someone explain how that can be a red flag.

An earlier poster pointed out that some recipients of the money are scammers who are building a bank account at home for themselves or their families. This could be a factor in desperately poor countries.

Also, in some countries, the beneficiaries are too principled or proud to accept donations, except perhaps as a birthday or other occasional gift. This could be a factor in a CO's analysis.

[Mao91 0]

thanks for all the input, At this point i was told to see a congressmen and see if they can look into it and find out what the OC really thought. Since the visa hasn't expire yet i might be able to get some kind of response by then. I might have to just go back again and do the CR1 and what is this DCF does that mean i go live there for 6 months? Will that work 100%? If me going to live there for 6 months will work 100% i will do that. I would end up losing my job but i can use family member for affidavit of support if that way work. I'm still not even sure what i have to do i'm just so depress about it still. thanks all

[canadian_wife 1,820]

thanks for all the input, At this point i was told to see a congressmen and see if they can look into it and find out what the OC really thought. Since the visa hasn't expire yet i might be able to get some kind of response by then. I might have to just go back again and do the CR1 and what is this DCF does that mean i go live there for 6 months? Will that work 100%? If me going to live there for 6 months will work 100% i will do that. I would end up losing my job but i can use family member for affidavit of support if that way work. I'm still not even sure what i have to do i'm just so depress about it still. thanks all

Nothing is 100% and expect your spousal visa, if you go that route, to be scrutinized a little more after your K-1 denial

And you must be a legal RESIDENT of the country for 6 months, not simply a visitor on a tourist visa. And I'm not even sure if DCF is available

Good luck

[ChetT 9]

I hope you are Cambodian, so the 6 months will work for you. DCF=Direct Consular Filing. You fill the paperwork with the embassy and they will work on your case over there, much much faster if they do.

You can ask the embassy at: IVPhnomPenh@state.gov

Subject line is: 2nd IV Inquiry___Regarding DCF ( you have to use 2nd IV Inquiry, otherwise you are most likely won't get a human reply)

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thanks for all the input, At this point i was told to see a congressmen and see if they can look into it and find out what the OC really thought. Since the visa hasn't expire yet i might be able to get some kind of response by then. I might have to just go back again and do the CR1 and what is this DCF does that mean i go live there for 6 months? Will that work 100%? If me going to live there for 6 months will work 100% i will do that. I would end up losing my job but i can use family member for affidavit of support if that way work. I'm still not even sure what i have to do i'm just so depress about it still. thanks all

[Mao91 0]

yeah i'm Cambodian to.

[Ava10One 0]

I hope you are Cambodian, so the 6 months will work for you. DCF=Direct Consular Filing. You fill the paperwork with the embassy and they will work on your case over there, much much faster if they do.

You can ask the embassy at: IVPhnomPenh@state.gov

Subject line is: 2nd IV Inquiry___Regarding DCF ( you have to use 2nd IV Inquiry, otherwise you are most likely won't get a human reply)

Get us update.

How did you get the embassy in Phnom Penh to perform a DCF? From what I understand will only do it under special circumstances but so far I can't even get in touch with anyone at the embassy to present my case.

[Mao91 0]

hi, I wrote the embassy and was told they no longer offer DCF in phnom penh embassy. Since they no longer have a immigration office in the embassy but you can file your petition while you in Cambodia by mail which might be more of a hassle. So far i'm still waiting on a reply from the immigration office about my case last letter i got was they are reviewing my case file. That was about 3 months ago.