advise me Please

[ichigosama 1]

after my k1 visa was denied i get married with my wife and i dont know what visa i'm gonna choose Next

i seen two different of visa k3 and cr1

which one is the best ?

thanks

[JohnandMhay 13]

K3 is an old process when CR1's were taking forever.

Its a bit of a waste now as they will cancel the K3 and process the CR1 when they combine.

Just file the CR1 (I-130)

[ichigosama 1]

thank you brother any idea how much time it tak ?just guess if you don't know exactly

[Karmalious 50]

File CR1..... K3's were implemented like a decade ago when the USCIS was not processing application in a timely manner. I am not sure that they will QUOTE/UNQUOTE cancel it... But, USCIS is now processing applications in a timely manner and it quite likely the K3 and the CR1 route will take the same amount of time, but the K3 costs alot more.

Cr1 petitions average between 8month-14 months from start to finish.

Edited May 3, 2015 by Karmalious

[ichigosama 1]

thanks i will go for cr1 then

[Cathi 5,609]

File CR1..... K3's were implemented like a decade ago when the USCIS was not processing application in a timely manner. I am not sure that they will QUOTE/UNQUOTE cancel it... But, USCIS is now processing applications in a timely manner and it quite likely the K3 and the CR1 route will take the same amount of time, but the K3 costs alot more.

Cr1 petitions average between 8month-14 months from start to finish.

If you don't know the answer to a question, don't guess, by far the fee for a k3 is less, not more

to the OP- K-3 is obsolete and rarely, if every issued anymore. They were an option when the CR1 used to take several years to process, it would allow the beneficiary into the US and AOS here, but now cr1 takes only about a year, therefore making the the k3 obsolete.. An i129a petition for the k3 can only be filed with a pending i130

[NikLR 13,220]

In the end, because of the adjustment of status, the K3 route costs more even though the path to the visa costs less.

[Ning 619]

In the end, because of the adjustment of status, the K3 route costs more even though the path to the visa costs less.

Correct. Exactly my experience with my K 3 thru AOS.

Edited May 4, 2015 by Ning

[Karmalious 50]

If you don't know the answer to a question, don't guess, by far the fee for a k3 is less, not more

to the OP- K-3 is obsolete and rarely, if every issued anymore. They were an option when the CR1 used to take several years to process, it would allow the beneficiary into the US and AOS here, but now cr1 takes only about a year, therefore making the the k3 obsolete.. An i129a petition for the k3 can only be filed with a pending i130

You shouldnt be so harsh on someone offering advice if you truly dont know yourself, ####### < - censored curse word.

I dont mind being corrected, if I am in the wrong. I dont have much pride for this stuff, I am just trying to help folks who have not done as much research as I have.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

Quicklink:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/178831-how-much-cost-to-apply-for-cr1-visa/

Edited May 4, 2015 by Karmalious

[Karmalious 50]

Sorry, the fees listed above were just a little bit outdated. Here is the updated link straight from VisaJourney:

K-3 Married 20.5 Months ( TOTAL TIME) USD $1705

After entering the US, may file for AOS within two years or instead wait for I-130 to be approved and pursue

IR-1 / CR-1 Visa. IR-1 / CR-1 16 Months (TOTAL TIME) USD $903

Visa holder automatically becomes a Legal Permanent Resident after entering the US. Can work and travel freely.

HARD LINK:

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

So as you can see, there is a signicant price difference.....

Not to mention the fact that as soon as the Cr1 beneficiary enters through a POE , THEY AUTOMATICALLY BECOME an LPR ( Legal permanent resident )

Edited May 4, 2015 by Karmalious

[raven52 233]

CR-1 is your best option. It is about a year.,.maybe a little more or less.

Please fill in your time line, so we can see where you are from.,.,.,and what has happened, to you so far.

Are you willing to share why your K-1 was turned down? If not ok,.,.., we just try to learn. Sometimes we can help.

[bahar 4]

We did the CR1 and for us was abouth 18 months and we got our Visa last week.