Fiance has 10 year multi-entry Visa from Philippines, should I still file Fiance Visa?

[vjjim 1]

I'd like to know the advantages/disadvantages of filing a Fiance Visa vs Tourist Visa then marry here. It appears that the Fiance Visa will just add steps and time but will have minor benefits. Thanks in advance!

[baron555 934]

Depends on intent. Many folks travel to the US and then they and their friend suddenly decide to get married and do and then AOS successfully.

But to come to the US on a Tourist Visa with the intention of becoming married and AOSing and staying is visa fraud.

If this is detected, usually during the AOS processing or interview, then deportation and a lifetime ban could be applied.

Your choice.

It may be country-specific on those who USCIS will scrutinize.

The "minor benefits" are that you would be doing this correctly and in accordance with the rules and regulations. Since you already have marriage intent, as shown by calling your friend as a Fiance in the title of this thread, what you are proposing by your second option is not the right thing to do.

Edited December 28, 2015 by baron555

[vjjim 1]

Looks like we'll have to do the Fiance Visa route (6 months). We'll follow the rules.

Edited December 28, 2015 by vjjim