So far, I have been gathering as much information as possible and i've come to the conclusion that its best to file for the CR1/IR1 instead of the K-1 or K-3 for the following reasons:
The CR1/IR1, although may be more time consuming than the other processes, but while I wait for it to be approved and if approved it'll allow me to enter the US with a 10 year Green Card... avoiding having to Ajust my Status with the AOF and spend $1010 which will only give me a 2-year Green Card which I will eventually have to extend to 10 years and spend an extra $650.
So over all... the CR1/IR1 will be faster... because I will enter the country as a permanent resident and with a 10-year Green Card... and I'll avoid all those fee's that can add up to almost $2000 and the 2+ year wait to renew my status.
Although the CR1/IR1 may take longer, it seems to be the best option...
But I read that its possible for me and my girlfriend to get married without her having to leave the Country and without having me leave my Country. If that isnt true then ill go through the process of her coming to Brazil to marry me. Although the former would be much better because as soon as we get married (without having her leave the US) she can right away file the I-130 and G-325a and the rest.
So I think its best to not file the I-129f (K-3) and just file for the I-130 (CR1/IR1)
The only problem is the following... as I have stated before, I was raised in the US, went to school in the US, which was where I met my current girlfriend (the whole highschool sweetheart thing lol) Left the US at age 17 (never was able to get my Drivers License). So since the G-325a is a Background check... will I have any problems with this???
Also... if it's possible for them to know that I have lived in the US... is it better for me to put that on the I-130 form? or should I leave it out? Will putting that I have already lived in the US on the I-130 ruin my chances of getting the CR-1 Visa????
(Exta info... I was never deported I just moved to Brazil and never went back because my passport was stolen)
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LoL i am so sorry about ur passport.
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QUOTE(Ian05 @ Aug 1 2007, 04:51 AM) 
So far, I have been gathering as much information as possible and i've come to the conclusion that its best to file for the CR1/IR1 instead of the K-1 or K-3 for the following reasons:
The CR1/IR1, although may be more time consuming than the other processes, but while I wait for it to be approved and if approved it'll allow me to enter the US with a 10 year Green Card... avoiding having to Ajust my Status with the AOF and spend $1010 which will only give me a 2-year Green Card which I will eventually have to extend to 10 years and spend an extra $650.
So over all... the CR1/IR1 will be faster... because I will enter the country as a permanent resident and with a 10-year Green Card... and I'll avoid all those fee's that can add up to almost $2000 and the 2+ year wait to renew my status.
Although the CR1/IR1 may take longer, it seems to be the best option...
But I read that its possible for me and my girlfriend to get married without her having to leave the Country and without having me leave my Country. If that isnt true then ill go through the process of her coming to Brazil to marry me. Although the former would be much better because as soon as we get married (without having her leave the US) she can right away file the I-130 and G-325a and the rest.
So I think its best to not file the I-129f (K-3) and just file for the I-130 (CR1/IR1)
The only problem is the following... as I have stated before, I was raised in the US, went to school in the US, which was where I met my current girlfriend (the whole highschool sweetheart thing lol) Left the US at age 17 (never was able to get my Drivers License). So since the G-325a is a Background check... will I have any problems with this???
Also... if it's possible for them to know that I have lived in the US... is it better for me to put that on the I-130 form? or should I leave it out? Will putting that I have already lived in the US on the I-130 ruin my chances of getting the CR-1 Visa????
(Exta info... I was never deported I just moved to Brazil and never went back because my passport was stolen)
The CR1/IR1, although may be more time consuming than the other processes, but while I wait for it to be approved and if approved it'll allow me to enter the US with a 10 year Green Card... avoiding having to Ajust my Status with the AOF and spend $1010 which will only give me a 2-year Green Card which I will eventually have to extend to 10 years and spend an extra $650.
So over all... the CR1/IR1 will be faster... because I will enter the country as a permanent resident and with a 10-year Green Card... and I'll avoid all those fee's that can add up to almost $2000 and the 2+ year wait to renew my status.
Although the CR1/IR1 may take longer, it seems to be the best option...
But I read that its possible for me and my girlfriend to get married without her having to leave the Country and without having me leave my Country. If that isnt true then ill go through the process of her coming to Brazil to marry me. Although the former would be much better because as soon as we get married (without having her leave the US) she can right away file the I-130 and G-325a and the rest.
So I think its best to not file the I-129f (K-3) and just file for the I-130 (CR1/IR1)
The only problem is the following... as I have stated before, I was raised in the US, went to school in the US, which was where I met my current girlfriend (the whole highschool sweetheart thing lol) Left the US at age 17 (never was able to get my Drivers License). So since the G-325a is a Background check... will I have any problems with this???
Also... if it's possible for them to know that I have lived in the US... is it better for me to put that on the I-130 form? or should I leave it out? Will putting that I have already lived in the US on the I-130 ruin my chances of getting the CR-1 Visa????
(Exta info... I was never deported I just moved to Brazil and never went back because my passport was stolen)
I have never heard of being able to marry without being in person together, but I don't know anything about marriage laws in Brazil.
Since you will be married for less than two years when applying, you would get the CR1 visa not the IR1 visa. That visa results in a two-year green card, and roughly two years after entering you would have to apply for removal of conditions.
You must answer all questions about your time spent in America. Do not attempt to hide anything. It will cause major problems and I can't see how you could avoid an initial visa denial and having to file a wavier, but that is MUCH better than what will happen if you hide something that is later discovered.
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