Be HONEST! You will get caught eventually and will only make life more difficult. If an Immigration Officer becomes suspicious about the validity of your relationship he can make your life very difficult. The main thing Immigration want to establish is whether or not you are in a genuine and lasting realtionship.

Marriage to a United States citizen qualifies one for a green card or work permit. If the marriage occurs abroad, the green card petition must be filed through a U.S. Consulate in the applicants country. The application will take 6-8 months and the applicant must wait outside of the U.S.
Most couples prefer to undertake the entire green card application process in the U.S., so that they can live together and work while they patiently wait for the bureaucracy to grind out the green card approval notice.
Rather than force people to lie about the purpose of their entry to the U.S., in 1970 Congress created the K-1 or fiancee visa category. The K-1 visa permits a fiance to enter the U.S. as long as the marriage takes place with in 90 days of entry. The visa may not be extended so be sure to marry with in 90 days. The applicant may work in the U.S. during the 90 day period.
Immediately after the marriage, the couple may file the green card petition, form I-130 and the adjustment of status petition I-485 with INS. The K-1 visa tends to reduce the INS processing period because the K-1 visa application process requires much of the same information the INS requires for the green card petition.
The U.S. citizen must file form I-129F on behalf of their fiancee by mail at one of the four INS regional processing centers. The form includes personal data for each applicant, proof that the applicants have met in the two years prior to application (photos and passort entries) and a statement that the applicants intend to marry within 90 days of entry to the U.S. Both must prove that they are free to marry
the U.S. citizen must show evidence of his ability to support his spouse. The last three tax returns and an affidavit of support is now necessary. If the application is approved , INS will send the file to the Consulate nearest the residence of the alien fiance. The Consul will conduct security clearance procedures and then schedule an interview, much like a permanent residence interview. The applicant must supply pictures, a medical exam, and an affidavit of support.
The green card interview and K-1 interview procedures are almost identical. If the Consul issues the visa, the supporting documents are put in a sealed envelop for presentation to INS at the port of entry. This same package can be used for the adjustment of status and green card application with INS after the marriage.
The fiancee has 4 months from the date of visa petition approval to apply for the K-1 visa at a U.S. Consulate. Although the four month period may be extended, each extension requests casts doubt on the ultimate intention to marry in the U.S. The fiancee must either marry with in the 90 day period or leave the U.S. If the fiancee leaves prior to the expiration of the 90 day period and returns, he or she will only be admitted for the balance of the first 90 day period.
Fiancee dependents receive a K-2 visa, which doesn't permit employment but does permit certain education.
Allow 8-10 months for the entire process after application is made. you may not work during this time.
To maintain your green card you must establish a permanent residence in the U.S. If you leave the U.S. for one year and return, your green card may be revoked.
Proof of permanent residence includes owning U.S. property, renting or owning a house, paying U.S. taxes, maintaining U.S. bank accounts, credit cards, paying utilities etc.
If you have a green card and you know you will be out of the country for a long period of time, in excess of six months, you should apply for a Re-entry Permit. The re-entry permit is a travel document that INS considers as proof that you paid U.S. taxes and that you have no intention of abandoning your permanent residence in the U.S.A. To obtain a reentry permit you must file form I-131 with photographs, proof that you have a green card and a statement describing your reasons for departing the U.S. for a long period of time. Acceptable reasons include family illness, transfer to a job in a foreign position, business reasons. Re-entry permits are valid for two years.

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Here's a quick run down for Australia:
First you must have met your fiancee. She can get a 3 month visitors visa to Australia or you can visit her country.

If you visit the Philiippines you get an automatic 21 day visa when you enter. For a longer period go to a Philippines consulate in Australia before you go.. (Otherwise you will pay large bribes if you try to extend in the Philippines)

Then she must apply at the Australian embassy nearest to her. It will cost $1,000 AU (unless it's gone up again) to apply. You also have to pay a small amount to get the required documents first. She must apply in her own country.

Fill out all the forms very carefully and supply A LOT of evidence to support the fact that your relationship is genuine. Photo's letters (envelopes) etc. You should get a list with the application papers. Everything she needs is in the papers. Includes birth certificate, NBI - this must be less than 6 mnths old. NSO - etc..ask me if you want more detail.

It usually takes 4 - 8 months to go through. The better your paperwork the quicker. After 3 months you can ring up and ask the receptionist to look on her computer by quoting your application number.