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Fiance visa options in South America

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Hello all. I originally posted this in another forum but I'm reposing it here as per the suggestion of another member. Long story short. I'm from the US and have a girlfriend in Venezuela. I've known her for a really long time and we've been on several trips together. I would like to get married and since we're both getting older it's either now or never. Getting married to a foreigner is really complicated and I could use some advice and a starting point.

 

I really don't want to marry in Venezuela because of all the problems they are having and the hassle of getting a visa to go there. So that leaves me with two options, either marry abroad or apply for a K1 visa and marry in the US. So here are my thoughts and questions:

 

I could marry abroad. I've thought about Colombia since it is close to her and I could meet the parents. The problem is I've heard it's a pain to marry in Colombia because of all the paperwork and runaround, plus I'm not sure how it would work to marry someone whose not Colombian or if that is even possible? Would there be a better country in Latin America to marry with the least amount of problems and paperwork? I'm all about simplicity.

 

Second, I could apply for the K1 Visa but I would have to do that before next August otherwise I would need to visit her again first. Between the CR-1/IR-1 and K1 Visa what would be the better option? And by better I mean least expensive, quickest, and less of a headache in terms of paperwork?

 

I would really appreciate any advice from someone who knows more about this me as it is all a bit overwhelming. Thanks in advance!

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Because double-posting isn't allowed, the current thread is closed in favor of the existing thread:

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/720888-a-couple-of-questions/?tab=comments#comment-9896227

 

People with input on the OP's questions above should please contributed to the linked thread.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

 
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