Bringing Filipino wife to the US with visitor visa

[Jollygoodfellow]

22 hours ago, Kingpin said:

What type of proof works?

You can also get a certificate of cohabitation. I think we got one from the city hall and a lawyer there signed it but not sure if it's something to think about since your married. 

[Possum]

3 hours ago, OnMyWay said:

I read that the appointments are moving along well now, after the huge backlog and delays during the pandemic.

I heard the same thing. I know when she went in November 22 they were running thru them in a hurry. Many are turned down in short order. There are certain things that trigger a rejection they look for. They have heard all the stories. If you have a life in the Philippines, married to a US citizen and you both live here long term the chances of getting a visitor visa is good. Recently married? Not much chance as they'll ask why you don't get a K or other immigrant visa. Raises all manner of red flags.

About 20 years ago I did political asylum interviews at sea in the Caribbean for a period of time.  It was like I was listening to a recording, everyone had the same story with little variation. 99% were safely escorted back home.