Thanks so much for all the feedback I really really appreciate it. I probably should have elaborated a little more when first posting my question...meaning give a little more background about my situation - for example I should mention neither of us have ever been married and neither of us have any children.

At this point I am really just trying to get educated about the options so we can do what works best for our individual situation. I've explored the K1 visa option extensively and I think I fully understand that process. Now I'm checking out the other option. I realize either option takes time and of course money money money! Wish it could all fall into place tomorrow, but I have my patience hat on....not gonna jump into applying for this or that without all the facts.

A couple other questions crossed my mind while thinking about all this.....

- If US citizen marries a Jamaican in Jamaica does that change the length of time the US citizen is allowed to stay in Jamaica, beyond the current 6 month limit?

- If US citizen marries a Jamaican in Jamaica does that allow the US citizen to legally work and/or open a business in JA?

- If the couple decides they want to live in the USA is there any limit of time, after marrying, in which to file for the spouse visa(CR-1)?

- If the couple decides to reside in Jamaica does the US citizen have to obtain Jamaican citizenship and if so, how would that affect their US citizenship?

Thanks again everyone!!