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Fiance visa processing times

Anyone have anything to report with respect to the time it takes for the US Embassy to receive and act on an approved I-129F fiance visa petition?

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It varies from post to post.

It varies from post to post. However, typically it takes about 2-3 months from the time you receive notice that the NVC has forwarded the petition to the US Embassy or Consular post abroad.

What type of visa is

What type of visa is available for my English fiance? Does it make sense,in terms of visa, to marry in england or in U.S?

If you are not married, the

If you are not married, the only option is the K1 fiance visa. This visa allows your fiance to come to the U.S. as a non-immigrant fiance for the purpose of marrying you. After you enter the U.S. you must be married within 90 days and then apply for adjustment of status. Here's a link to our fiance visa guide that might be helpful:

http://visaamigo.com/fiance-visa-guide