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amyinchicago   0

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Hey,

I'm confused as to whether I should apply for K3 or IR-1/CR-1. I currently live and work in the USA on an E2 Visa. I am getting married to a US citizen next month and don't know which to apply for. The IR-1/CR-1 seems to be what I need in the long run but does anyone know if you can apply from inside the US or do you have to be living abroad?

Thanks

spn1025 Enthusiast

spn1025   38

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You have to file IR-1/CR-1 (form I-130) before you can file for K3 (form I-129F)

You need a copy of the NOA1 from sending in the I-130 to file with your I-129F for K3.

Just a heads up, K3 is basically useless now. It's very rare for someone to get approved for K3 over their CR-1/IR-1. K3 is basically obsolete.

But, since it doesn't cost any extra money (other than shipping/postage), you might as well file it anyway. I did.

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas.

**Organizer hat off**

You wouldn't apply for a visa, you would apply to adjust your status to Permanent Resident. The process begins by concurrently filing an I-130 and I-485. Read the instructions for both forms on the USCIS website and also read the VJ guide which I linked to below.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Are you allowed to adjust status from an E-2 visa?

If so, ditch all ideas about pursuing a visa and chase after adjusting status, instead.

If not, then pursing the CR-1 visa , with final processing back at the country where you hold a passport.

Some other light reading for you ;)

Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/

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spn1025 Enthusiast

spn1025   38

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas.

**Organizer hat off**

You wouldn't apply for a visa, you would apply to adjust your status to Permanent Resident. The process begins by concurrently filing an I-130 and I-485. Read the instructions for both forms on the USCIS website and also read the VJ guide which I linked to below.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

My bad, I totally missed the part where they said they are in America already.

So yes.. I-130 and I-485 is your option.

jedfe Rookie

jedfe   2

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Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Denmark
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Hey,

I'm confused as to whether I should apply for K3 or IR-1/CR-1. I currently live and work in the USA on an E2 Visa. I am getting married to a US citizen next month and don't know which to apply for. The IR-1/CR-1 seems to be what I need in the long run but does anyone know if you can apply from inside the US or do you have to be living abroad?

Thanks

If you are already legally living/working in US, you don't apply for K3 or IR-1/CR-1. You just AOS once you are married by filing the I-130 & I-485.

 
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