Thanks guys. My fiancee is from Colombia and will likely find it easier to get a job there straight out of engineering school. We think about a year of experience there will be the key to landing a permanent job in the petroleum industry in the US. At that point we will be able to set up shop in Houston (base) and there will be no more commuting and QOL will improve a lot. It will likely only be for about a one year. I'll check our Global Entry tomorrow. Anything to make the process more doable will be welcomed. I also agree that the better cost of living will make any immigration fees almost a non issue. We'll see...