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Hey everyone my name is marino and i live in new jersey.. my fiance's name is Gisselle lives in the Dominican Republic and i am overwhelmed by how much lawyers charge for the process to bring her over. basically i read a lot(not all yet) of the information regarding the different Visa's and how they are handled. i' m just curious which is faster if i get marry with her in her country and start the process or if i just shoot for the K-1 wich is what i'm leaning to.. i am sure many others have ask that question bt i can't find one so i would appreciate the help.. BTW this is a very a helpful forum for people that are totaly clueless like myself. ..
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FAQ's and the Guides are quite helpful for you.
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yes, read the Guides plus go and take a look at the members' timeline regarding k1 or k3 . select only the members with beneficiary from Dominican Republic.
Good luck !
yes, read the Guides plus go and take a look at the members' timeline regarding k1 or k3 . select only the members with beneficiary from Dominican Republic.Good luck !
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Look at the guides and decide after looking at the timelines.
Good luck on your journey!!!
Look at the guides and decide after looking at the timelines.
Good luck on your journey!!!
wish u luck on your journey
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Welcome to VJ and good luck!
QUOTE(MVPSOL @ Jun 8 2007, 01:05 PM) 
Hey everyone my name is marino and i live in new jersey.. my fiance's name is Gisselle lives in the Dominican Republic and i am overwhelmed by how much lawyers charge for the process to bring her over. basically i read a lot(not all yet) of the information regarding the different Visa's and how they are handled. i' m just curious which is faster if i get marry with her in her country and start the process or if i just shoot for the K-1 wich is what i'm leaning to.. i am sure many others have ask that question bt i can't find one so i would appreciate the help.. BTW this is a very a helpful forum for people that are totaly clueless like myself. ..
OK, I hope you are sitting down for this. The process in the DR right now takes about 2 years. Yes, I said 2 years. There is a backlog of over 27,000 cases in Santo Domingo at the present time. It will take about 20-24 months FROM THE TIME THE CASE GETS TO THE CONSULATE for you to get your interview. That means you still have to count in the time at the USCIS which right now is about 6 months.
You probably do not need a lawyer, and in some cases they can actually slow you down. most of the time, if you were in a different country I would say the K1 hands down but considering the wait time in the DR, if you are planning to get married anyway, I would do it. You should then file your I-130 and K3 (I-129F). Chances are your K3 will reach the Consulate before your I-130 and will gain you some time in the line. the only thing you will lose is the time it takes you to get married.
There are several advantages of doing the marriage route. The biggest one is that your wife will not have to adjust status in the US when she gets here. She will also be able to work right away, whereas if you file a K1, she will have to apply for EAD before she can work. The K1 is also only a one entry visa. This means she will not be able to travel until she gets her green card or applies for advance parole. The K1, in my opinion is juts allot messier than getting married. It will also cost you more dollar wise.
If you would like more information, we have a forum just for Dominican immigration at the address in my signature. Every week the Chief Consul at the Embassy answers questions from our members on the forum also. The Dominican Republic is very different from other countries so please feel free to come and check it out. We have a great community of knowledgeable people there.
Hello and welcome!
QUOTE(twincactus @ Jun 9 2007, 03:24 AM)
QUOTE(MVPSOL @ Jun 8 2007, 01:05 PM)
Hey everyone my name is marino and i live in new jersey.. my fiance's name is Gisselle lives in the Dominican Republic and i am overwhelmed by how much lawyers charge for the process to bring her over. basically i read a lot(not all yet) of the information regarding the different Visa's and how they are handled. i' m just curious which is faster if i get marry with her in her country and start the process or if i just shoot for the K-1 wich is what i'm leaning to.. i am sure many others have ask that question bt i can't find one so i would appreciate the help.. BTW this is a very a helpful forum for people that are totaly clueless like myself. ..
OK, I hope you are sitting down for this. The process in the DR right now takes about 2 years. Yes, I said 2 years. There is a backlog of over 27,000 cases in Santo Domingo at the present time. It will take about 20-24 months FROM THE TIME THE CASE GETS TO THE CONSULATE for you to get your interview. That means you still have to count in the time at the USCIS which right now is about 6 months.
You probably do not need a lawyer, and in some cases they can actually slow you down. most of the time, if you were in a different country I would say the K1 hands down but considering the wait time in the DR, if you are planning to get married anyway, I would do it. You should then file your I-130 and K3 (I-129F). Chances are your K3 will reach the Consulate before your I-130 and will gain you some time in the line. the only thing you will lose is the time it takes you to get married.
There are several advantages of doing the marriage route. The biggest one is that your wife will not have to adjust status in the US when she gets here. She will also be able to work right away, whereas if you file a K1, she will have to apply for EAD before she can work. The K1 is also only a one entry visa. This means she will not be able to travel until she gets her green card or applies for advance parole. The K1, in my opinion is juts allot messier than getting married. It will also cost you more dollar wise.
If you would like more information, we have a forum just for Dominican immigration at the address in my signature. Every week the Chief Consul at the Embassy answers questions from our members on the forum also. The Dominican Republic is very different from other countries so please feel free to come and check it out. We have a great community of knowledgeable people there.
you have been given wrong advice.
yes k-3 do have to adjust status, and they do need to wait for ssn and then apply for EAD. since u will be filing the I-129 and I-130 you will be paying more money.
anyway....welcome to vj and good luck
I think he meant to say that the Cr-1 (spouse married less than 2 years) and IR-1 (Spouse married more than 2 years) does not have to go through AOS. K-1 (Fiance(e) and K-3(Spouse) must go through AOS.
Welcome to VJ...good luck on your journey.
Welcome to VJ...good luck on your journey.
WOW I AM EVEN MORE IMPRESS now. you guys really know your stuff and that thing about tw2 year wait is really a downer. im due to get marry sometime in december. so that would be i have two years and i half before i see my girl here...i appreciate all the advice guys. if anyone has more suggestions am all ears.
QUOTE(MVPSOL @ Jun 8 2007, 04:05 PM)
Hey everyone my name is marino and i live in new jersey.. my fiance's name is Gisselle lives in the Dominican Republic and i am overwhelmed by how much lawyers charge for the process to bring her over. basically i read a lot(not all yet) of the information regarding the different Visa's and how they are handled. i' m just curious which is faster if i get marry with her in her country and start the process or if i just shoot for the K-1 wich is what i'm leaning to.. i am sure many others have ask that question bt i can't find one so i would appreciate the help.. BTW this is a very a helpful forum for people that are totaly clueless like myself. ..
Welcome to VJ! Please read the guides, ask questions. You don't need a lawyer, if your case is straight forward.
welcome, much luck on ur journey...
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QUOTE(Savanphil @ Jun 9 2007, 07:11 AM)
I think he meant to say that the Cr-1 (spouse married less than 2 years) and IR-1 (Spouse married more than 2 years) does not have to go through AOS. K-1 (Fiance(e) and K-3(Spouse) must go through AOS.
Welcome to VJ...good luck on your journey.
Welcome to VJ...good luck on your journey.
Yes, sorry that IS what I meant to say. Thanks for clarifying!
WELL I'M GONNA SEND THE CR1 APPLICATION TOMMORROW
So then I'm guessing you guys did get married after all. Congrats and good luck on the CR-1.
yessss we did,,,,,, thank you.... i super excited,, now its just the waiting game!!!
Congratulations!!
wow welcome to vj and congratulations........may ur journey be swift and problem free
Hello.. Welcome to VJ.. My husband lives in NJ, too..
THANK YOU EVERYONE..
Welcome here and good luck! 
whoo hoow i received my no1 dated august 7, 2008 and my filed was touched on august 11... Now the wait begins... which me luck
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Just read this website guidelines and make your own decision. Either way, you will find usefull information that will help you make an informed decision.
Bienvenido y buena suerte mi hermano Dominicano.
Just read this website guidelines and make your own decision. Either way, you will find usefull information that will help you make an informed decision.
Bienvenido y buena suerte mi hermano Dominicano.
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Congrats on getting married and may your journey be a fast one!
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QUOTE(MVPSOL @ Jun 8 2007, 03:05 PM)
Hey everyone my name is marino and i live in new jersey.. my fiance's name is Gisselle lives in the Dominican Republic and i am overwhelmed by how much lawyers charge for the process to bring her over. basically i read a lot(not all yet) of the information regarding the different Visa's and how they are handled. i' m just curious which is faster if i get marry with her in her country and start the process or if i just shoot for the K-1 wich is what i'm leaning to.. i am sure many others have ask that question bt i can't find one so i would appreciate the help.. BTW this is a very a helpful forum for people that are totaly clueless like myself. ..
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