Better to use a fiance visa or marry abroad?

[bassim's baby 0]

I am trying to decide what is the best route to take in bringing my fiance here. Can anybody tell me which way might be easier or faster?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[chuckb 0]

I am trying to decide what is the best route to take in bringing my fiance here. Can anybody tell me which way might be easier or faster?

Any advice would be appreciated!

There seem to be a lot of different ideas about what is best. There also seem to be variables based on the Country and place the petition is filed. I decided to go the K-1 route. It worked quite well for me, and the timeframe wasn't all that bad. Obviously, tomorrow is not an option!

My brother also did the K-1 and both of us are happily married today, in the US . Took a while, but then good things take time! I dislike the requirements of the K-1, but then again, I don't like anyone dictating to me what and when I will do things even if that's what I'd do anyway...

As a fiance, I don't know of any other way than the K-1. Of course, you could decide to change that, then other options are available. I'm not sure they are better though...

[S and S 12]

I am trying to decide what is the best route to take in bringing my fiance here. Can anybody tell me which way might be easier or faster?

Any advice would be appreciated!

Sometimes the fiance route can be faster though you fiance must be in another country besides Iraq to do his interview. There are more options available if you are married, but we have women going different routes (K1, CR1, and refugee) with their Iraqi SO's here so it is really what you prefer.

Edited August 5, 2008 by S and S

[Dakine 26]

Best by far is a CR-1 or IR-1. May take a little bit longer but are MUCH better overall. Cheaper also.