Doodling Hitman

Can't seem to update my main post, but here's an update just in case.

At first we thought living in the US was the way to go since my gf has her pets over there and I know english. But, we both agreed that living in the Netherlands would be more than fine. Also cheaper. We just have to figure out everything with getting our pets over here in the netherlands, and then we have to figure out all the things to have my future wife be able to stay and live here with me. That is our current goal. There is no desire really to live in the US. Maybe one day if we change our minds. 

Thanks for all the help though! It really is appreciated, and it was so fast too! 

It seems as though you are leaning towards the CR1 route if you guys choose the US (which I would also recommend in your situation). But I wanted to add in case you do choose the K-1. After you marry and send the AOS, AP, and EAD packet you may be able to get your EAD expedited if you’re interested in staying with your current company (since you said they are a US company and you work from home). If it’s a solid job offer it wouldn’t hurt to try for an expedite. Regardless of expedite you can’t work in the US until you have your EAD though. Good luck to you both no matter what avenue you ultimately decide on! ☺️

If you can be together in 3 months, live together in the Netherlands, you could always file for a CR-1 later if you get married and want to move to the US.  If you do that, you could be living together while you wait the 14-16 months for the visa.  And do research on DCF (Direct Consular Filing) for the CR-1, to see if it is available from the Netherlands.  If it is, it is much faster than regular CR-1 through USCIS, although your US citizen spouse would have to be a legal resident of the Netherlands for six months.  So after living together in the Netherlands for at least six months, you could do DCF for the CR-1 later if it is available for you.  Good luck!

This is extremely good news! This is what I think would be best for us then. Way quicker too. Thank you so much! I will definitely research this more. 

An ex-coworker of mine in the Netherlands brought his US wife to the Netherlands and let me tell you, its a lot easier. You don't have to get married (you can but you don't have to), you only have to make minimum wage and I think the process takes about 3 months. She can stay in the Netherlands while her verblijfsvergunning is being processed. This was a few years ago tho and this is only from what I've heard from him, but I would encourage you to do some research.
 
There are special companies that fly animals over, the only thing you should look into is what they need to be cleared to come into the Netherlands, but tons of people have brought their pet(s) over to the US or the Netherlands, so if that's your biggest concern you should be good