CR-1 Visa, or I-129 f Fiance visa

[Max_S 0]

Hello,

I have a question concerning the best way to go about marrying my fiance from Germany. The problem lies in that wish to get married next summer (2013), however she would still have a year of University left after that back in Germany. This from what I know cuts out the K1 Fiance Visa route since she would need to stay in the US during the change of status to a permeant resident. Would it be better to just get married over in Germany and then apply for the CR-1 visa?

Thanks for any help on this, I've called and talked to USCIS without being able to learn much.

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Max

[Gracenp2 14]

Hello,

I have a question concerning the best way to go about marrying my fiance from Germany. The problem lies in that wish to get married next summer (2013), however she would still have a year of University left after that back in Germany. This from what I know cuts out the K1 Fiance Visa route since she would need to stay in the US during the change of status to a permeant resident. Would it be better to just get married over in Germany and then apply for the CR-1 visa?

Thanks for any help on this, I've called and talked to USCIS without being able to learn much.

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Max

This really depends on the both of you.. Below you will find a link that will assist you with your decision..

The CR1 Will be longer , however it cuts down on future fees and paperwork.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/compare

Good luck to you!!

Edited September 14, 2012 by Gracenp2

[happiestmanalive 23]

If she plans on staying either way, then that sounds like a good route. Are you planning on moving to Germany for the year while she is in school? Or will you be doing a long distance realationship for your first year of marriage?

[Penguin_ie 6,005]

Yes, a spousal visa makes more sense in your case- she'll get a greencard upon entry and can travel and work right away, plus it's cheaper. The couple of months longer it takes to process won't matter in your case, and she can visit you on the visa waiver program during the processs.