Dont know which way to go K3 or CR-1

[JBallmerz 4]

I don't know whether to apply for a I-30 and go the CR 1 route after we marry or wait to marry and do the fiance visa route. We want him here in the US as quickly as possible and don't want to be apart anymore. Can someone help point me in the right direction.

[Pitaya 2,576]

~Moved from IR1/CR1 Process to Which Visa Do I Need Forum~

~Inquiry about family visas~

Edited February 9, 2016 by Pitaya

[Georgia16 2,858]

They don't really do K-3 anymore.

CR-1 takes about a year, but they get a green card when they get there and can work right away

K-1 is the Fiancé visa. Takes about 4-6 monts right now. But Adjustment of Status is needed after the wedding and the person will not be allowed to work for about 60-90 days from you sent in the AOS package.

Edited February 9, 2016 by Georgia16

[LionessDeon 2,060]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Spousal vs fiance visa is really a personal choice I believe. You have to do what's best for you and your fiance. Research all the pros and cons to both processes and make a decision that best suits your situation. For me personally, we did not want to be separated after marriage so we chose K1.

Edited February 9, 2016 by LionessDeon

[JBallmerz 4]

I am going there again in March and he wants to marry there and not wait but I have a feeling that will make it longer for the time he can come here. He is under the impression that once we marry we have the right to be together and because we are married they will process our paperwork quicker but after reading the forums I don't believe this to be true.

[Georgia16 2,858]

I am going there again in March and he wants to marry there and not wait but I have a feeling that will make it longer for the time he can come here. He is under the impression that once we marry we have the right to be together and because we are married they will process our paperwork quicker but after reading the forums I don't believe this to be true.

Yep, sorry but that's not the case

[LionessDeon 2,060]

I am going there again in March and he wants to marry there and not wait but I have a feeling that will make it longer for the time he can come here. He is under the impression that once we marry we have the right to be together and because we are married they will process our paperwork quicker but after reading the forums I don't believe this to be true.

Yea, I wouldn't bet on that. I would do your research before you go. Read up in the Algeria portal and see what other couples have gone through and experienced. Read up on AP and what the AP length times range from for your embassy. Please do not go into it blindly thinking that just because you marry that the CO will believe everything is wonderful and bonafide.

With a CR1 it is a bit longer than the K1 process but there is no AOS so that is a plus. Once you decide which route you're going take the need documents and forms for his signature with you so he can complete them and you can bring them back with you. Saves alot of time, money, and hassle.

[JBallmerz 4]

Thank you everyone for your help and advice. I appreciate it a lot.

[FarrahIdir 46]

Also, k1 I believe u can't have a co sponser, so if u need one a cr1 is better. Algeria Is a mess to marry in, if u chose to marry.... go to Tunisia. You can get it done in a week vs 4 months.

Edited February 14, 2016 by FarrahIdir

[JFH 12,189]

I am going there again in March and he wants to marry there and not wait but I have a feeling that will make it longer for the time he can come here. He is under the impression that once we marry we have the right to be together and because we are married they will process our paperwork quicker but after reading the forums I don't believe this to be true.

Everyone who is doing a CR-1 visa is already married. That's a pre-requisite for that visa category. So there is no special treatment because you're married, you join the thousands of others in the same situation and we all have to wait. Prepare for it taking about a year. None of us is enjoying the process. But we do what we have to do.

[Dashinka 23,247]

As many have already stated, the CR1 vs K1 is really a personal choice. Based on the current processing times, you would most likely be together in the US quicker (potentially within six months) with the K1 assuming you have a fairly simple application (no criminal, or drug issues, etc.). However, you would then need to do the AOS which can take from five to twelve months or more for the Green Card but he would likely have employment authorization within 90 days of filing the AOS. I am not familiar with Algeria, or any issues with processing K1s there, so I would check the regional forums for that information. Others have already stated the advantages of the CR1, so I won't repeat them. In our case, we felt the same way about wanting to be together during the AOS process, so we went the K1 route. At least you are doing the right thing by asking questions and looking for information.

Good Luck with your journey!

[JBallmerz 4]

After a long few days of struggling with the decision we finally decided to go the K1 route. In the end we want to be together and not apart because really neither of us has the money and I don't get that much time off from work. I just explained to him that we will have the same out come but we will just be doing it backwards and together faster. It's a no brainer. If we made it this far then we can make it another 6-8 months. I just can't see doing it the hard way and being away from each other for over a year with the CR1. Thank you all for your advice and help. I can't wait till I actually get to start filling out our time line .

[FarrahIdir 46]

K1 as long as u have met within 2 year face to face.... should be no problems. Algeria Is a tuff embassy if your older than him fyi. Have lots of evidenced... u can see by my timeline, it's moving quickly even for cr1 visa. We chose this one so we could stay together alone. Also came with the green card so he can work. Good luck...

Edited February 15, 2016 by FarrahIdir

[Boiler 43,437]

And of course AP.

[FarrahIdir 46]

And of course AP.

true true, I already told my husband expect it