K3 vs CR1

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

Hi I'm a newbie here, I'm from Manila Phil. I recently got married last Aug 1, 2015 here in Manila. Now my husband and I are confused which spousal visa he will apply for me. He said K3 is quicker but I read some reviews some ar positive some are negative..while the CR1 said will take a longer but as soon as I arrived in us I will be permanent resident something like that. I hope u can help us to decide..

A little back ground on us we got married at church here with catholic rites, so doing the papers for a church wedding In the Philippines with foreign husband was really tough, but we made it despite all the papers errands..so this time another challenge again of us..I hope you can help us.. Thank You in advance and God Bless us all

[NikLR 13,220]

I suggest the CR1. The K3, you can try, but they're pretty much obsolete because of policy at both the USCIS and the NVC stages.

The CR1 may take 1-2 months longer but you will be a permanent resident when you arrive. The K3 requires an adjustment of status and because of this, is twice as expensive as a CR1.

I have a "EZ" guide you can read over for the CR1

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

[Ryan H 3,790]

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Current USCIS and State Department procedures have rendered the K3 virtually unobtainable making the actual issuance of one now a rare occurrence.

[JaneSmith 0]

K3 is obsolete. The US enjoys keeping spouses apart.

It's like some sort of sick thrill to them.

Edited August 19, 2015 by JaneSmith

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

Thank you so much for replying very quick. I informed my husband about it and he will do a thorough research about CR1. I hope everything will be fine.. its so hard to be apart to someone you love. But then again patience its all worth the wait. GOD BLESS US ALL

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

Hi may I ask if anyone here undergo the k3 visa..what are your experience? Was it quicker than CR1?

I hope you can help us to decide, me and my husband were confused which route our we taking.. Thank you in advance I will appreciate all your inputs..

[fridaab 17]

K3 visas don't really get processed anymore. CR1 takes about the same time to get processed nowadays.

Once the i130 goes through the i129f will be officially closed.

We opted for both to have two options, and k3 route closed.

Edited August 19, 2015 by fridaab

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

K3 visas don't really get processed anymore. CR1 takes about the same time to get processed nowadays.

Once the i130 goes through the i129f will be officially closed.

We opted for both to have two options, and k3 route closed.

Thank You for your reply..we just got married last aug 1, that's why we're doing research on which route are we taking..

[Hypnos 6,576]

It's highly unlikely you would receive a K-3 even if you applied for one.

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

It's highly unlikely you would receive a K-3 even if you applied for one.

It means CR1 is better?

[Sakura Lokitt 0]

I suggest the CR1. The K3, you can try, but they're pretty much obsolete because of policy at both the USCIS and the NVC stages.

The CR1 may take 1-2 months longer but you will be a permanent resident when you arrive. The K3 requires an adjustment of status and because of this, is twice as expensive as a CR1.

I have a "EZ" guide you can read over for the CR1

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

Thank you for the helpful tips, I have a question.. If my husband will file I-130 does he need to send also the proofs of our marriage like our marriage certificate, pictures together, plane tickets etc. Ty in advance

[Hypnos 6,576]

Generally, yes.

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[Cathi 5,610]

K3 is obsolete. The US enjoys keeping spouses apart.

It's like some sort of sick thrill to them.

No, the US has rules and security checks and millions ans millions apply for US visas every year. I'd much rather the extra wait than having our government take risks and not be thorough in their security checks. It's isn't some kind of sick thrill, it's called this is 2015 and the saftey of this country and the citizens are top priority

[Hypnos 6,576]

We saw 14 years ago where lax background checks for visa applicants got us.