what is the best way to go, fiancee or spous visa?

[Chelly 0]

My fiancee is from USA and he is on disability and I'm 2 months pregnant now. We were concern about getting married and going back to America and He is concern that being on disability and below there poverty level will affect the Visa. We have co-sponsor's and just not sure if we should try for Fiancee Visa or the Spousal Visa to start the application. Any help will be appreciated... thank you from the Philippines

[~Johnny~ 27]

My fiancee is from USA and he is on disability and I'm 2 months pregnant now. We were concern about getting married and going back to America and He is concern that being on disability and below there poverty level will affect the Visa. We have co-sponsor's and just not sure if we should try for Fiancee Visa or the Spousal Visa to start the application. Any help will be appreciated... thank you from the Philippines

Well, a little more info would help determine your path:

What part of the USA is your fiance from? It matters because there are two main service centers. CSC in California and VSC in Virginia. VSC is currently averaging 272 days to process an 1-130 (Immigrant Spousal Visa), and CSC is averaging 96 days. Beyond this time you still have to deal with consulate interviews (average 45 days wait time in Manila), medical exams, and NVC processing (another 14-30 days). Even under ideal conditions in CSC....you still would very lucky to be in the USA for the baby to be born. If it were VSC, then of course you'd have to be extremely lucky.

Now the other problem.....co-sponsor. USEM Manila has been known to be difficult on Fiance Visas and Co-Sponsors. You could search VJ and read some really tough stories. I wouldn't say it can't be done, just it's very difficult. The fiance visas are going through the system quickly at the moment at CSC...averaging 73 days now and VSC at about 99 days, but still the co-sponsor will be a problem with the fiance visa. Now with the Spousal Visa, the co-sponsor is generally not a problem. So, I would say since you have to use a co-sponsor, you most likely will have to go the spousal visa route to be successful.

[Calypso 464]

Well, a little more info would help determine your path:

What part of the USA is your fiance from? It matters because there are two main service centers. CSC in California and VSC in Virginia. VSC is currently averaging 272 days to process an 1-130 (Immigrant Spousal Visa), and CSC is averaging 96 days. Beyond this time you still have to deal with consulate interviews (average 45 days wait time in Manila), medical exams, and NVC processing (another 14-30 days). Even under ideal conditions in CSC....you still would very lucky to be in the USA for the baby to be born. If it were VSC, then of course you'd have to be extremely lucky.

Now the other problem.....co-sponsor. USEM Manila has been known to be difficult on Fiance Visas and Co-Sponsors. You could search VJ and read some really tough stories. I wouldn't say it can't be done, just it's very difficult. The fiance visas are going through the system quickly at the moment at CSC...averaging 73 days now and VSC at about 99 days, but still the co-sponsor will be a problem with the fiance visa. Now with the Spousal Visa, the co-sponsor is generally not a problem. So, I would say since you have to use a co-sponsor, you most likely will have to go the spousal visa route to be successful.

The "V" in VSC is for Vermont.

[Calypso 464]

I agree about the issue on co-sponsors.

You better give birth in the Philippines. It is cheaper, you have your immediate family and friends, and travel may not be good for you at this phase.

You can actually file for CRBA for your baby once he comes out. I agree. Take the CR-1 route.

All the best for you!

[~Johnny~ 27]

The "V" in VSC is for Vermont.

Doh!! Shows you what I know being down here in San Diego....

Edited March 10, 2010 by duplantisjj

[VanessaTony 3,567]

** moving from "K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures" to "Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America" as you haven't decided which immigration path you wish to take yet**