My fiancé lives abroad. Should I apply for a fiancé visa or get married first and apply for a spouse visa

If you want your fiancé(e) to come faster, a K-1 fiancé(e) visa is typically quicker than a spouse visa

Fiancé(e) visas allow entry to the U.S., but you must marry within 90 days of arrival.

If you marry first, you would file for a CR-1 or IR-1 spouse visa — it takes longer but grants green card status immediately.

Think about future travel plans and living arrangements when choosing between the two options.