🇺🇸 K-1 Fiancée Visa (USA)
The Most Common Path for Americans
- • You must have met in person within 2 years
- • Processing time: 8-14 months (varies by case)
- • Cost: ~$2,000+ (filing fees, medical, flights)
- • She must marry you within 90 days of arrival
- • Can apply for work authorization after arrival
The K-1 is the fastest way to bring her to the US. After marriage, she'll apply for Adjustment of Status to become a permanent resident.
🇪🇺 Schengen Visitor Visa (EU)
For Europeans (Germany, UK, etc.)
- • Tourist visa for visits (90 days within 180 days)
- • For marriage: Apply for family reunification visa
- • Requirements vary by country
- • Generally requires proof of relationship and income
European paths are more complex. Research your specific country's requirements. Germany, UK, and Australia each have different processes.
Other Options
🇺🇸 CR-1 / IR-1 Spouse Visa (USA)
If you marry in the Philippines first. Takes longer but she arrives as a permanent resident. Good if you can wait.
🇦🇺 Partner Visa (Australia)
Subclass 820/801 for de facto partners or spouses. Expensive (~AUD 8,000+) but works.
🇨🇦 Spousal Sponsorship (Canada)
Sponsor her after marriage. Processing: 12 months for inland, longer for outland.
⚠️ Important Tips
- • Document EVERYTHING — photos, chat logs, travel receipts
- • Use a reputable immigration attorney if unsure
- • Visa rules change — always check official government sources
- • Be patient — the process is slow but worth it