Visa experiences

[Mishkanna 0]

We are very newbies. Not to the "system" so much as to this site. unfortunately, the internet has afforded us mostly with a lot of doom and gloom, "easy" Visa firms and lawyers. So we firmly believe the old addage, "If you believe everthing you read, maybe you shouldn't read".

We are confused on this site because it seems most are convinced that the CR-1 Visa is preferable to the K-3, but yet the histories shown indicate A LOT of time saved getting someone HERE by the K-3. And Anna in Uzbekistan and we not sure if consulate at Tashkent processing CR-1. Our goal is to be together asap. We are not concerned about costs and hassles once Anna gets here. Could we get some straight, correct answers on this? PUSHBRK, please respond!!

Anna and Mike

[sachinky 465]

If you really want, file for both together. Then continue with whichever one seems to be processing faster.

The K3 might save you a week or two. But the IR1 has other advantages on arrival. However, if cost/working is not an issue for you, go ahead and file for the K3 and IR1/CR1.

[payxibka 10,048]

We are very newbies. Not to the "system" so much as to this site. unfortunately, the internet has afforded us mostly with a lot of doom and gloom, "easy" Visa firms and lawyers. So we firmly believe the old addage, "If you believe everthing you read, maybe you shouldn't read".

We are confused on this site because it seems most are convinced that the CR-1 Visa is preferable to the K-3, but yet the histories shown indicate A LOT of time saved getting someone HERE by the K-3. And Anna in Uzbekistan and we not sure if consulate at Tashkent processing CR-1. Our goal is to be together asap. We are not concerned about costs and hassles once Anna gets here. Could we get some straight, correct answers on this? PUSHBRK, please respond!!

Anna and Mike

If a consulate processes and issues K-3's it also issues CR-1's... both are done at a consulates IV unit.

History has shown that a K-3 is faster but history is a changing

[Mishkanna 0]

If you really want, file for both together. Then continue with whichever one seems to be processing faster.

The K3 might save you a week or two. But the IR1 has other advantages on arrival. However, if cost/working is not an issue for you, go ahead and file for the K3 and IR1/CR1.

Thanks alot

We are very newbies. Not to the "system" so much as to this site. unfortunately, the internet has afforded us mostly with a lot of doom and gloom, "easy" Visa firms and lawyers. So we firmly believe the old addage, "If you believe everthing you read, maybe you shouldn't read".

We are confused on this site because it seems most are convinced that the CR-1 Visa is preferable to the K-3, but yet the histories shown indicate A LOT of time saved getting someone HERE by the K-3. And Anna in Uzbekistan and we not sure if consulate at Tashkent processing CR-1. Our goal is to be together asap. We are not concerned about costs and hassles once Anna gets here. Could we get some straight, correct answers on this? PUSHBRK, please respond!!

Anna and Mike

If a consulate processes and issues K-3's it also issues CR-1's... both are done at a consulates IV unit.

History has shown that a K-3 is faster but history is a changing

Is that basicly telling us GO AHEAD AND DO CR-1?

[canadian_wife 1,831]

When we filed, K-3s were being approved 6-8 weeks after CR-1s. So you may save some time for the interview, but it seems like at the USCIS stage, the K-3 is detrimental to your timeline.

Go for the CR-1. Good luck

[Dakine 26]

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

The K3 has to adjust status which cost $1010 + $131 visas application fee.

Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.

K3 normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?

That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.

Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.

K3 has to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN.

Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.

Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.

If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor to adjust status!

CR-1 cost about $470

Get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.

No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card.

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things.

Bottomline is anyone that goes with the K3 the way things are now are masochist!

Yeah I did but at that time K3s were a LOT faster. That’s not the case anymore.