SO CONFUSED....SOMEONE PLEASE HELP!!!!

[Kingstonlove 1]

Me and my fiance have been together for almost two years and we're getting married next year but trying to figure out the best/quickest option to get him here to the US with me. Just in the last year and a half I have been to Jamaica to visit him 4 times. We have been researching ways to get thru the imigration process quicker and to get him here...we have looked at getting him a fiance visa but I have gotten conflicting timelines on how long it will take for him to get approved thru that way. And we have researched me just going over and getting married, but we dont know how long it takes once we get married or what is the quickest process. How long does it normally take to get your marriage license back from Jamaica once you have married? I have seen conflicting timelines.

If you can give me any help or information at all it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help.

[Oksana & Max 94]

Actually Fiancee visa is quicker to get (about 7 month) but more expensive and have some stipulations. While spousal visa is longer (10-12 month) however allows you to work and travel right away.

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

There is no quick fast way for either process. It's all about what you'll want at the end of the day. Being married or engaged doesn't always guarantee a visa at the end. The best thing I can advise is that you read up on the process for both(see guide tab above)and then decide what works best for you'll.

You will be best advised to remember, this Jamaican slogan: soon come. Nothing in Jamaica happens overnight.

Edited November 30, 2011 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

There is no quick fast way for either process. It's all about what you'll want at the end of the day. Being married or engaged doesn't always guarantee a visa at the end. The best thing I can advise is that you read up on the process for both(see guide tab above)and then decide what works best for you'll.

You will be best advised to remember, this Jamaican slogan: soon come. Nothing in Jamaica happens overnight.

Me and my fiance have been together for almost two years and we're getting married next year but trying to figure out the best/quickest option to get him here to the US with me. Just in the last year and a half I have been to Jamaica to visit him 4 times. We have been researching ways to get thru the imigration process quicker and to get him here...we have looked at getting him a fiance visa but I have gotten conflicting timelines on how long it will take for him to get approved thru that way. And we have researched me just going over and getting married, but we dont know how long it takes once we get married or what is the quickest process. How long does it normally take to get your marriage license back from Jamaica once you have married? I have seen conflicting timelines.

If you can give me any help or information at all it will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help.

if you should get married and then file you can expect the process to take 8-10 months without any delays.

[Therealworld 90]

The timelines will vary with no specific reason given. Sometimes a K1 will take the same amount of time as the I-130. The one thing I can tell you is that with the I-130 your husband will come over as a LPR with a greencard whereas with the K1 you will have some costly paperwork to file once you are married. The greencard will be conditional if married less then two years. At least he will be able to apply for his SS card as soon has he arrives in the US and can began working. The benefit is the cost!

[JAPrincess 27]

As Life's Journey says there is no quick or easy way to immigration.

Having done both a fiance' visa and a spousal visa I would say the spousal visa (CR1) is the better of the two. There was a time when the CR1 took much longer to get to POE (Point of Entry) but if you are on top of the process the CR1 can go relatively quickly almost as quick as the K1. It is also less expensive than the K1 with AOS fees and a CR1 will provide your husband with permanent residence as soon as he arrives in the US.

Good Luck!

Wishing you a smooth journey whichever road you choose

[Kingstonlove 1]

Thanks for the information