Canadianbutt, you already got the answer from members. My wife case is under process for last 10 months, she applied 2 times for visit visa and got refused. No negative impact on case, infact many cosultants agreed that it shows the genuity of your relationship that you are trying to meet each other and not waiting idle for 16 months. Make sure to visit your spouse during the process and gatthered as much evidence of your visit as you can, like photos, tickets, boarding passes, etc etc.