How to file a fiance visa?

Question

My fiance and I met here in Philippines last January 11-24, 2008. We had our engagement ceremony here. And now that he's already in Hawaii he already accomplished the I29. How much will he expend for the process of this all in all? And how long before he receiv the approval. He said that he just gonna send it via mail. Is it not personal application? I really wanna know how the processing from the start untill that the petition will be here in Philippines. Anyone who has same experience with us and succeed? Will it really take so long before I can be with arms of the love of my life? your answer will be highly appreciated! Thanks...

Answer 1

No one will be able to tell you exactly how long the process will take; you should figure 5-9 months, roughly, but it depends a great deal on things we can't predict, such as whether your fiance submits all the documents quickly (yes, by mail), whether you pass the physical, you have sufficient support, the workload of the consular section in Manila, etc, etc.

Here, at least, are links to the process and how it is done, you should find the Q and As especially helpful:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/...

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/m...