Jumping into this late - but, there is racism w/ the visa situation. On the other K-1 sites, you see expiditious approvals for Western Europe and Canada. It even seems better for Mexico than what we're getting - they're better off than the Russian/China slow-mo visa issuance machine. Yes folks, it's the "R" word - racism for Asian, Eastern Europeon, Russian, and African fiancees/brides. Americans do not understand these regions. I teach middle/high school students - how much do we learn about the Chinese Dynasties, the history of the czars, Eastern Europe and African society and empires? We learn about the US and Europe. AND, mail order brides? Sure, it has been abused in the past (and in the present ), but how many "one day courtship/let's get married" marraiges are there in the US? Does knowing someone for an eternity guarantee wedded bliss? When you're in Las Vegas, see how many people are getting married. Look at the line at the Clark Co. (LV) Courthouse! ANDAND I spent almost every day for 2 yrs. with my ex-wife before we were married - after we were married, it seemed as if we didn't know each other. I am excited to be angaged to Sarah. Yes, I know it will be a lot of work. "No free lunch" for either of us. We'll both work hard and we will suceed! (Now I sound like Gen. Patton addressing the troops). I guess I get tired of hearing this stuff from people here in the US - OK OK, ENOUGH of my rant!!!