yes, i agree the processing time of spousal visa and fiance visa might just be the same provided you have all the requirements/documents ready. fiancee visa requirements we believe is quicker to complete than the spousal visa requirements/docs. sad but true, here in the Philippines, things move slow. i feel for the people who got married and then after 9 months still not allowed to be with their other half in the UK. i can only imagine the strain it puts on their relationship. tsk..tsk...