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Its more of a situation like, you are not approved because they need something. Don't get hung up on the "refused". Yes it is good news. If they ask for the passport to be sent that is so they can put in the visa. So basically you passed, they just want some documents that you did not have. If you send in the documents and they are satisfied, you should receive your passport with visa back in 2-3 weeks. LBC has tracking, you can track through their website. Don't worry about this, 221G's are common. What documentation were they asking for?

Agree with the others, you do not want to rent a car there especially your first time. I have been to the Philippines 11 times and still have not drove there. Like @top_secret said check with the hotel you are staying at if they can provide a shuttle service from the airport. I have a driver I have always used for over 13 years, but my most recent trip I arrived late in Manila so I stayed 1 night in a hotel there before heading to our house. The hotel arranged a shuttle, which was good because we had 4 people, 8 large suitcases, and our carry ons so I definitely needed a van. Then I had our normal driver pick us up in the morning the next day. Get used to trikes. Where my wife lives we take a trike everywhere. You will be spending a lot more if you take Grab everywhere.

Philippines has a very low denial rate in general but CR1 has less denials. It really depends on your goals. If your only goal is to get her to America as fast as possible, K1. But, the K1 only starts the journey. In the end the K1 costs more, it will take much longer to get a green card, so if her plan is to work here, be prepared for a long wait. You will need to file more paperwork to adjust status. With a CR1 it's one and done. Everything is done up front. You can do a online wedding but you do have to have an in person visit after the wedding in order to file.

Some advice. Dress very casual. Don't wear jewelry. When in public and walking around keep your cell phone put away. When I go I keep a separate wallet from my wallet I use at home. I keep my drivers license and whatever money I will need for the day. I keep my wallet in my front pocket. I always keep my passport where I am staying and never take it out and about. Bring USD with you. Make sure they are nice clean crisp bills because money changers are sometimes picky. You get the best exchange rates by exchanging there and no fees as opposed to sending money to yourself through a remittance service. I have never felt unsafe there but I always understand that I am in a foreign country and some people will target foreigners, so I always try to take these precautions and always stay aware. Don't be nervous about meeting her parents. Filipinos are probably the most welcoming and friendly people in the world. My 1st trip to the Philippines was a life changing experience, I fell in love with my wife, the country and the people there. I have been there 11x total and my next trip will be permanent. Last, I always recommend a CR1 over K1. I know a lot of people that went the K1 route and wished they did the CR1. I don't know of anyone that went the CR1 route that wished that they did a K1. Whatever route that you choose, make sure that you take lots of pictures and that she has her family and friends in the pictures too. This will be needed for your visa application.

Why not just bring cash? Cash has a better exchange rate and no fees. If you insist on sending to yourself Western Union should be lower in your list of choices. Sendwave or Remitly both have better rates and fees. I pretty much only use Sendwave at this point.

I just put up, our tree this weekend

So how long is the ACR-1 card good for? Does it need to be renewed? How often?

On the bright side she now knows she has it and is getting it treated. Had you not gone through the process, how much longer would it have gone untreated.

Filpinas love to worry and are able to come up with lots of things to worry about on their own. Please don't add to it.

My prayers for you and your fiance. My wife and I spent 4 hours a day in video chat (when she was still in the Philippines). We spent more time talking and getting to know each other than couples who are not long distance. I first met my wife in person in 2011 and she arrived here in 2021. 10 years of 4 hours a day, 3 hours a day the last 2 /12 years because she was real busy with our 2 children. If you do end up going though this, spend every moment you have with her even if it's long distance. Maybe others will have other suggestions. One more thought, why not have family members join her from time to time. Stay a week or 2 then return.

I believe that's what everyone above told you.

Thank you for the clarification. Now it makes sense. Best of luck to you!

Why would you start or undergo treatment for something that is not confirmed?? If I read this correctly you had sputum testing. If so you wait for the results and do nothing until then. Probably 95% of sputum tests come back negative. You are doing all this in an effort to save a few weeks on getting your visa? I have never really heard of someone doing this. My wife did sputum, it was negative, did her interview and got her visa. For those that get a positive result, they start treatment, once completed follow the steps given to them.

In that case you just log into your account and add this trip.

We understood the question. Our answer is provide what they ask for.

Only thing that I can help you with is, make sure that you register on the etravel website. If not you will need to do it at the airport from your cell phone before going through customs (don't ask me how I know this). You can register yourself then add Joan. You do not need separate logins. https://etravel.gov.ph/authentication

With the CFO you give them exactly what they ask for. Nothing more and nothing less. As @top_secret said you do that with a smile.

Ok, now I got it. I would suggest sending the packet via DHL

If you did an online Utah wedding you can't file for a ROM in the Philippines as far as I know. You need to file at the consulate with Jurisdiction over Utah which would be San Francisco.

Don't do it. If you are going for a 13a it is meant as an immigration visa not a visitors visa. Also if you plan to get a 13a you should always do it at the consulate in US. If your plan is not to move there, get your 30 day visa and extend as needed. If you work on getting your wife her passport, then you guys can take a quick getaway to a close by country as @Spicy Chickenjoy said and return and get a BB stamp good for 1 year. Stop over thinking this.

Why would you do a ton of research? This was all explained to you on your other thread.

Just gotta make sure to extend it before the 30 days and not just show up at the airport like my friend did. You will get hit with a penalty.

I sent my wife a T-Mobile phone on my plan while she was still living there. Free international roaming. It lasted about 1 year before I got the letter that they were terminating that line because free roaming is not the same as living somewhere and it had never left the Philippines. It was nice while it lasted

About that...Try never. You have a better chance of winning powerball than her getting a B-2

Yes, I get that, but your question was a little generic. I know you are rather new here and just wanted you to have the information. I am taking my 11th trip to the Philippines and this will be the first time that I enter with my wife so it will be my first BB stamp. My co-worker just got back from the Philippines. He stayed 31 days. It cost him over $100 USD. I said you dummy! That 1 day cost a lot.