Crazy Cat

Your I-129F petition was only approved in February.  Montreal is very backlogged for interviews, it could take many months before yours is even scheduled.  Even after you get an interview scheduled, there is no guarantee that the K-1 visa will be approved, and if it is, no set timeline for how long after the interview it will take to get your passport back with the issued visa in it.  Some in your situation have even seen Canada Post lose the passport.  As for wedding planning, it is impossible to predict exactly when you will have the K-1 visa, so you should be flexible and not commit to any specific date for the wedding.  We have seen other couples here on VJ who made wedding plans, sent out invitations, spent money on expensive, non-refundable deposits for venues, etc. and then saw K-1 visa delays and had to change everything.  On rare occasions, a K-1 visa holder is denied entry at the US entry point.  Hopefully, none of those delays will affect your case, but they could.  The US Dept. of State clearly warns visa applicants: "Please do not make firm travel plans, such as buying a ticket or scheduling events, until you have your visa and IV packet in hand." 
 
https://ca.usembassy.gov/visas/fiancee/visa-approval/
 
 
 

I thought I answered your question very clearly last time you asked.

180 days from the medical exam.

Your question was answered in your previous thread:
 

The reason you can't get a firm answer is because many things can change the expiry date. It should be 6 months from the medical. But it is not unheard of it being much less than that. 

Unless you are self-employed, what you earned last year is not important.  What did you submit to show your CURRENT income?
BTW, 60 is still a spring chicken in my book.  Her age will not be a factor. 

Your wife can travel on an expired Green card along with the extension letter.

It says that while it is being processed. They all go through a period of processing, if they did not ask you to send anything in or ask you to fill out the DS-5535 it should not take long at all. 

After marriage, the US citizen can start the spousal visa process by submitting an I-130 to USCIS.

Where did you hear that?  I would love to see a link.  It is 100% inaccurate. 

I would stop listening to that person for immigration advice.  You are NOT required to live together to apply for a spousal visa.   I just don't know where some of this misinformation comes from.
 
Whatever route you choose is YOUR decision.  Just be aware that I have seen many K-1 couples regret that decision later.  I have seen exactly zero spousal visa couples who say they should have chosen a K-1 instead.  Good luck on your journey.  It is quite a ride.
 
US immigration requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  Failing in any of those areas can cause problems.  

"This all being the case, would it be plausible to complete a DCF filing "
 
DCF is not normally available to a visitor.  You can explain your situation and ask the consulate. 

The cost for a K-1 petition, adjustment of status, Work authorization, and advance parole is at least $3,490 now. To that, you must add medical exam, travel expenses, etc.

Doesn't have to be in SA.  They could meet and marry.  Or Utah online and meet after to complete the requirements.  

The cost for a K-1 petition, adjustment of status, Work authorization, and advance parole is at least $3,490 now. To that, you must add medical exam, travel expenses, etc.

It takes up to two years total.  You should familiarize yourself with the forms and current fees.      Everything is available on USCIS.gov.   If you’re looking at K-1, you also need to learn about adjustment of status and the fees for that.   Be proactive.

Where did you hear that?  I would love to see a link.  It is 100% inaccurate. 

I would stop listening to that person for immigration advice.  You are NOT required to live together to apply for a spousal visa.   I just don't know where some of this misinformation comes from.
 
Whatever route you choose is YOUR decision.  Just be aware that I have seen many K-1 couples regret that decision later.  I have seen exactly zero spousal visa couples who say they should have chosen a K-1 instead.  Good luck on your journey.  It is quite a ride.
 
US immigration requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  Failing in any of those areas can cause problems.  

Where did you hear that?  I would love to see a link.  It is 100% inaccurate. 

K-1 is much more expansive, and takes much longer for a Green card.  The VJ reported average time difference is less than 3 months between a K-1 and CR-1.  
Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.
K-1 
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 
 

There are many other factors besides speed. I’ve done the fiancé visa route and I would recommend spousal visa instead. The fees have risen significantly too for adjustment of status once in the US for K1s. They’re also nowhere near as fast as they used to be ~6 years ago. 

***Moved to What Visa Do I Need?***
 
Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.
K-1 
  More expensive than CR-1
  Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)
  Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-6 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 months) 
  Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period 
  Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
  A K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
  In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice 
  A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-1
  Less expensive than K-1 
  No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
  Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
  Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
  Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
  Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
  Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 

Choosing which visa is a personal choice but I suggest you do research to make sure you are making the best decision for your situation. Anecdotes from acquaintances are not valid sources of information. Additionally, there can be a lot of variables from person to person that can affect the process (red flags, high fraud vs. low fraud country, etc.). You can read through threads here from K-1 and CR-1 couples and get information directly from USCIS' website, etc. 
 
Also be wary of anything you read on reddit. 

I would stop listening to that person for immigration advice.  You are NOT required to live together to apply for a spousal visa.   I just don't know where some of this misinformation comes from.
 
Whatever route you choose is YOUR decision.  Just be aware that I have seen many K-1 couples regret that decision later.  I have seen exactly zero spousal visa couples who say they should have chosen a K-1 instead.  Good luck on your journey.  It is quite a ride.
 
US immigration requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  Failing in any of those areas can cause problems.  

Maybe...but it doesn't give you legal status as a resident.  The consulates have a lot of discretion with some things.  I would ask them.