Spouse Visa or Fiance Visa?

[DrayChan 0]

Used to live there. Just came back to the state last year. My friend is going with K-1 on May 2012.

This laws started around March 2011, they gave me a hard time to obtain a marriage certificate (that's my case). At that time I still had my valid Cambodian passport, I had to #### off those officials and withdrew all my English documents.

I had to teach them about laws, seriously. I am a Cambodian and my wife is too. So give me my marriage certificate.

BTW, initially I agreed to give them several hundreds dollars so I could get it on time. But hell broke loose, and 3 days before I took off I still didn't have it.

If you go K-1, easier in Cambodia, but harder in U.S (AOS).

If you go CR-1, harder in Cambodia, and all set when he step in the U.S.

You mentioned you already met him personally, you should not wait. you can file K-1 tomorrow.

http://cambodia.usembassy.gov/getting_married_in_cambodia.html

It's free, but trust me. You will get no where if you don't have a grand for them.

I would have to agree with Chet, I do not know about the mariiage visa, but as for the Fiance visa it was pretty easy, as long as everything is good with your background and employment (income). When my wife and I were filing four documents I found that money talks over there and it helps if you know people. My wife was able to get a new passport in 3 days, by paying a fee of course and she knew somebody in the office. As for the translation, I used Pyramid in Phnom Penh, they stamp their seal on the translation, make sure to ask for multiple origianl copies and also make some extras. I am in the process of of removing my wifes conditions, and I have done all the paperwork myself, this site has been a tremendous help. Heed everybodies advise, they have been through it. Good luck on your journey and my the two of you be together soon.

Dar