Which is easier? K-1 or K-3?

[lollee 0]

Yeah, im probably being a pain with all the silly questions iv been asking

But by the looks of it...is the K-3 not an easier way to go about things than the K-1? From what iv read..you get a temp green card upon POE, allowing you to work - which in turn allows you to save for the AOS fee while living in the US.

Does the K-3 take longer?

We were planning on filling for the K-1 at the end of the month...but if the K-3 is easier, il have to wait another 2 months or so (Just got back about 14 days ago...can't put my boss through that much torture hehe) to get married to him then file for the K-3

Opinions?

Edited July 3, 2009 by lollee

[lollee 0]

*Second edit* >.>

Iv already gone through the guides and have a general understanding of the 2 visa types. But im hoping to hear from personal experiences

[Flames9_RN 358]

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=compare

it is the cr-1 that allows one to work right away--not the k3. Each has thier own situation to go by. some need to work right away, so the cr-1 is more beneficial. Some need to be able to travel outside the USA right away, and since the k1 is a ONE time entry, they have to go the k3 or cr-1 route. The link aboe gives the plus and negatives of each. The less $$$$$ visa is the cr-1, and prob the least paperwork hassles of the all, but it can take the longest!! If everything goes in order as it is suppose to-----K1 would be the fastest route. One has to sit down and make their decision thats best for them.

[JillA 2]

I personally had a great experience with the K-1.... all went well, smooth, so I would do that again if given the choice. If you go the K-1 route, you won't be in a long distance relationship with your hubby either (that's another reason I did K-1, I just didn't want to be married and living away from him)

[trailmix 77]

The K3 is not easier than the K1 - it is basically just the married equivalent of the K1.

Edited July 3, 2009 by trailmix

[brnidokiegurl 0]

First question do you want to marry now or later? K1 before cr1 after

[Sprailenes 47]

I liked the K1... like Jill said I wouldn't have liked living apart from my husband.

[Saddle Bronc 124]

lollee, did you consider CR-1 (or its variant DCF) instead of either of the K-types?

[Hugglebuggles 60]

Like the others said, each visa has its challenges and negatives, as well as positives. It generally comes down to personal preference.

Some questions you might want to ask yourself: Do you mind living apart from your husband for possibly a year? Do you want or need to work in the US immediately? Are the savings you'll incur from filing the Cr-1 very important to you? Is being together quickly your top priority or do you feel like you can wait and be patient? Would you mind getting married now, or would you rather wait and put some thought into it and better prepare yourself? Those are things I had to consider when I made the choice to go with the K-1. The idea of living apart and being married wasn't something I was willing to deal with. It seems as though K-1 visas are most popular with a younger crowd, because it allows you to have that newly wed experience and it makes planning a nice wedding and being together quickly possible. However, each person has different priorities, so its completely up to you and your living situation.

If you're going to get married, the Cr-1 is a better option than the K-3... Its cheaper, gives you a green card and thus work authorization very quickly, means you don't have to file an AOS, and is generally not much slower if at all.

[bowflex 0]

Personally I would recommend the CR-1 as that's what my wife and I went with. The same week that my wife moved here she began taking care of all the paperwork (social security card, driver's license, etc) and then started applying for jobs. I think it helped her a lot to not have to sit around while I was working and try to find ways to fill her time. She got a job within a few months of being here and is actually still there to this day

Whatever you choose, I wish you tons of good luck!

[Sprailenes 47]

I like the K1 because nothing says 'i love you' like sitting on your a$$ for a good six months while your husband works his butt off to keep you afloat.

Edited July 3, 2009 by Sprailenes

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I like the K1 because nothing says 'i love you' like sitting on your a$$ for a good six months while your husband works his butt off to keep you afloat.

WAIT. that's what Bren says about my CR-1.....

[Dakine 26]

I did them all and would take the CR-1 over any other visa.

[Sprailenes 47]

I like the K1 because nothing says 'i love you' like sitting on your a$$ for a good six months while your husband works his butt off to keep you afloat.

WAIT. that's what Bren says about my CR-1.....

[JillA 2]

I like the K1 because nothing says 'i love you' like sitting on your a$$ for a good six months while your husband works his butt off to keep you afloat.

Damn right girl! That's what I am doing as we speak