About to start the I-130..few questions

[Pistons_09 0]

I'm about to start the I-130 process for EITHER K3 or CR1. Two questions:

1) I'm still not sure which visa we want to go for (K3 or CR1). My main concern is speed, ie, my wife should be here asap. At what point should I make the decision regarding which visa to go for? Can I file the I-130 now and decide later?

2) For the I-130, evidence of bona fide marriage - we don't have any joint property/bank account, etc. We got court married. Is an affidavit from my parents (both US citizens) sufficient? I can also include picture taken at court (me and wife with the official) or pictures of our engagement ceremony.

[BePatience 0]

I'm about to start the I-130 process for EITHER K3 or CR1. Two questions:

1) I'm still not sure which visa we want to go for (K3 or CR1). My main concern is speed, ie, my wife should be here asap. At what point should I make the decision regarding which visa to go for? Can I file the I-130 now and decide later?

2) For the I-130, evidence of bona fide marriage - we don't have any joint property/bank account, etc. We got court married. Is an affidavit from my parents (both US citizens) sufficient? I can also include picture taken at court (me and wife with the official) or pictures of our engagement ceremony.

1) In my opinion CR1 is better and speedy visa, but yes you can just file I-130 right now and later decide if you want to pursue k3 route by filing I-129F.

2). You will need to provide Marriage certificate, affidavit from your parents, and pictures would definitly work.

Good luck with the process!

[queuedup 1]

Agreed with WaitHatter. I-129F and CR-1 petitions are getting approved at the same time, so only difference is how quickly you can get through NVC.

For the evidence, you will need the marriage certificate as a minimum, anything additional just helps build a stronger case.

[Dakine 26]

I'm about to start the I-130 process for EITHER K3 or CR1. Two questions:

1) I'm still not sure which visa we want to go for (K3 or CR1). My main concern is speed, ie, my wife should be here asap. At what point should I make the decision regarding which visa to go for? Can I file the I-130 now and decide later?

2) For the I-130, evidence of bona fide marriage - we don't have any joint property/bank account, etc. We got court married. Is an affidavit from my parents (both US citizens) sufficient? I can also include picture taken at court (me and wife with the official) or pictures of our engagement ceremony.

CR-1s are WAY better than K3s. I blew it and went with a K3 and regret doing so now. Check into more and you can decide later. Won't cost anything to apply for a K3 when you get the I-130 receipt.

It will cost you a LOT more when having to adjust status later tho. Lot more stress and hassle also.

Edited March 12, 2009 by Haole