Hi
My fiancee got her visit visa within 3 weeks and no interview, I think what swayed it was the fact that we both flew to Thailand from philippines for a short break (immigration stamp on her passport!). She had no job or savings but i supported her financially, she would always deposit the money in her bank account and kept the western union slips, we added in our sponsor letter that the money i used to send her will go towards her keep when in U.K. This can be a bit expensive but im not sure of your situation.