Quote Originally Posted by Englishman2010 View Post
The Fiancee Visa is the best option for us as she doesnt have a decent job or any money over there, and I have a good job over here. There is no way I could spend any more than 2 or 3 weeks at a time over there, and going over there 4 times a year is becoming very expensive when you consider flights, internal flights, hotels, presents and spends, airport parking and taxi's in the UK...etc
The main advantage of the FV is that it means we can spend a good 4 months together to really get to know each other and see if we really are destined to spend the rest of our lives together. Cost wise, it works out cheaper than me going there once during the same time, and is a massive saving if I were to go twice. Cost isn't the major concern, although it is still an important consideration as any money saved on my own travel will be used to support my g/f while she is here, and can also be used to pay for a wedding and spousal visa ...etc
My g/f doesnt mind if she gets married here, as we can always go back to the Philippines afterwards and have a blessing and party for her friends.
As I have a trip over there in a couple of months and another in Jan 2011, I'm not going to rush into anything now. I will see how it goes on the next two trips, and we will decide if its the right thing during my trip in Jan next year
Sorry Englishman, my post wasn't meant personally at you, was just a bit annoyed at darren-b, saying fiancee visa is best.

It's up to couples to decide, which suits them best. Neither one is better than the other.