K1 or CR-1 ???? For Cairo

[Egypt's Heart 6]

Good day everybody.

I know Cairo is a tough embassy for IV or NON-IV visas.

Our problem is which would be best, K1 or CR-1 visa.

We are in our mid 40's both been married before, stable, responsible adults.

Amr was Officer in Egyptian military and now a teacher in Cairo.

Im a American, I work full time, stable employment same company for 11 years, same type of work for 18 years.

We have strong proof of a on going relationship all that is required to file K1, but we are kicking around idea of marring when Im there in September for 2 weeks.

"I do have knowledge of the steps, the roller-coaster effects of this journey"

Which is best way to go, K1 or CR-1???? Does it truly make a diference at interview at Cairo.

I do expect AP or AR, that is the norm there in Cairo. In meanwhile, I will fly back and forth to be with him as much as I can in our apartment. Oh yes a Orfie is involved, but we know it does not make us married legally for immigration reasons for USA.

Ive have 4 couple friends who went through Cairo, most on CR-1 visas, only 2 on K1, one went smoothly, the other in AP hell.

Any help or input is welcomed and much apprechiated.

Its nice to be here at VJ.

Thank you!!

[And_Sam 44]

Good day everybody.

I know Cairo is a tough embassy for IV or NON-IV visas.

Our problem is which would be best, K1 or CR-1 visa.

We are in our mid 40's both been married before, stable, responsible adults.

Amr was Officer in Egyptian military and now a teacher in Cairo.

Im a American, I work full time, stable employment same company for 11 years, same type of work for 18 years.

We have strong proof of a on going relationship all that is required to file K1, but we are kicking around idea of marring when Im there in September for 2 weeks.

"I do have knowledge of the steps, the roller-coaster effects of this journey"

Which is best way to go, K1 or CR-1???? Does it truly make a diference at interview at Cairo.

I do expect AP or AR, that is the norm there in Cairo. In meanwhile, I will fly back and forth to be with him as much as I can in our apartment. Oh yes a Orfie is involved, but we know it does not make us married legally for immigration reasons for USA.

Ive have 4 couple friends who went through Cairo, most on CR-1 visas, only 2 on K1, one went smoothly, the other in AP hell.

Any help or input is welcomed and much apprechiated.

Its nice to be here at VJ.

Thank you!!

Hello AQ, and Welcome to VJ! There are plenty of great people here to help you with your journey, which ever way you decide to go.

I got my husband here through the CR1 visa. We had all ready planned to get married when I was over there. If you should decide to go that way, make sure you have your divorce decree from your previous marriage. I went as far as getting it certified at the state and the government level before I traveled to Cairo. Once I got back to the US I started the paperwork to get my husband here. Monetary wise, it is cheaper to bring your husband over than to bring a fiance. CR1 you pay for basically upfront before you bring your husband here. Also, your husband will get his conditional green card and social security number and is able to work more quickly than with a K1 visa. If you choose K1 visa, you apply for an adjustment of status once they get here and then pay for it.

As far as AP or AR goes, well I don't know what triggers it, but it can and does happen with both kinds of visas.

Good luck with which ever path you want to go!

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

Welcome to VJ! I dont know which one is better or if there really is a 'better' coming from Cairo... However, Adam & I married in Egypt in July 2006, then I came home and filed K3. His interview was May 2007, he received his Visa on Jan 1st 2008. All of us from the Embassy in Cairo have had very different experiences whether it was K1,K3 or CR1. Best wishes for whatever you choose! -Tamara & Adam

[Mohamed78 0]

The USA embassy in Cairo is just sucks

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

The USA embassy in Cairo is just sucks

Dude, I really really REALLY dont know what your problem is that you have to write on every topic that the US Embassy in Cairo sucks. Be cautious what you say about them bcz some CO's read VJ. They have a job to do and I think they do a darn good job for what they have to do! Stop pouting and fussing and going on nearly every old and new topic writing about how you dislike the Embassy. Everyone one of us on here have been through or are going through the visa process. It takes time. Deal with it!

[Muh and me 18]

Dude, I really really REALLY dont know what your problem is that you have to write on every topic that the US Embassy in Cairo sucks. Be cautious what you say about them bcz some CO's read VJ. They have a job to do and I think they do a darn good job for what they have to do! Stop pouting and fussing and going on nearly every old and new topic writing about how you dislike the Embassy. Everyone one of us on here have been through or are going through the visa process. It takes time. Deal with it!

This one sounds like a troll to me!

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

This one sounds like a troll to me!

He might very well be, or just one that wants to complain about the Embassy. Hopefully hes just a troll bcz if he's for real... he's in for a long tough ride with the Embassy.

[Friday 1]

Hello AQ, and Welcome to VJ! There are plenty of great people here to help you with your journey, which ever way you decide to go.

I got my husband here through the CR1 visa. We had all ready planned to get married when I was over there. If you should decide to go that way, make sure you have your divorce decree from your previous marriage. I went as far as getting it certified at the state and the government level before I traveled to Cairo. Once I got back to the US I started the paperwork to get my husband here. Monetary wise, it is cheaper to bring your husband over than to bring a fiance. CR1 you pay for basically upfront before you bring your husband here. Also, your husband will get his conditional green card and social security number and is able to work more quickly than with a K1 visa. If you choose K1 visa, you apply for an adjustment of status once they get here and then pay for it.

As far as AP or AR goes, well I don't know what triggers it, but it can and does happen with both kinds of visas.

Good luck with which ever path you want to go!

i think good idea to go with CR1 visa

btw! dont forget to have the last 3yrs Tax's to prove income

Dude, I really really REALLY dont know what your problem is that you have to write on every topic that the US Embassy in Cairo sucks. Be cautious what you say about them bcz some CO's read VJ. They have a job to do and I think they do a darn good job for what they have to do! Stop pouting and fussing and going on nearly every old and new topic writing about how you dislike the Embassy. Everyone one of us on here have been through or are going through the visa process. It takes time. Deal with it!

I agree