funnyman7879

That is disappointing that it takes that long for a fiance visa. How hard is it to get a visitor's visa during that time and does applying for a visitors visa cause any issues with the fiancee visa application? If it is revealed that you have an fiancee visa pending it is impossible to get a visitors visa?

Someone told me another alternative is to apply for the I-485 directly instead of a fiancee visa and it will take about the same amount of time. How does that work?

I'm a US citizen and I am planning to marry someone from India within the next few months. The plan is for me to fly down there and have an engagement. What are the next steps I need to take after that? I have been reading about the process but it seems confusing... do I submit papers (129F application for fiancee visa) in India or do I come back and submit them here? Reading various sources I see that it can take up to 8 months for my fiancee to actually get the visa to come here to the US, is that the absolute quickest route? During that time can my fiancee visit me on a visitors visa or is the only option for me to take multiple trips back to India to see her?

Another point... i've read that 8 months is the maximum and more typically it's around 5 months? Is my assumption correct?