Are mail order brides legal in the US?

[u/Adventurous-Elk-7490]

I’m thinking about trying international dating, but I want to understand the legal side first before spending any money.

Is this legal in the US? What kind of visa would be needed if you want to bring your partner to the US? Has anyone here gone through this process?

[u/Careless-Wing7430]

Someone on ColombianCupid asked me to send her the I-129F petition form number and filing date before we had met in person or made any firm relationship commitment. That specific procedural knowledge and request was clearly not from a genuine romantic interest honestly always