Hi everyone,new to VJ,what is the best option for us.

[Kevanda 0]

Hi,my fiancé and I would like info on the best and quickest way for me to get into the U.S. If I decide to relocate.

Basically, I went to the U.S. at the beginning of July on an ESTA. We got engaged,and I came back to the UK. We

would like to get married as soon as possible,but looking at the visa options it seems like a minefield. Could anyone tell us what we need to do to enable us to get married and for me to start work asap. Your thoughts and comments would be greatly appreciated,thanks.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

K1 - it is the quickest and you can file now. But it will be about 3 months AFTER you marry and file for your green card before you can work.

Cr1 - for spouses. It takes longer but you can work immediately after you enter the US.

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Good luck

[Boiler 45,670]

There is no quick and each route has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Edited July 19, 2015 by Boiler

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi,

You have two choices and neither is quick.

K-1 fiancée visa. 6-12 months to get the visa. Must marry in the U.S. Must wait about 90 days for work authorization after marrying and filing for a green card. You will be unemployed for 3 months.

CR-1 spousal visa. Marriage abroad. File for visa; 6-12 months. Immigrate. Authorized to work immediately.

Best of luck.

[Kevanda 0]

Thanks for the replies,it's much appreciated.

One other thing,I'm planning to go over to the U.S. in November

to visit my fiancé. What would be the implications if we got married then?

Once again,thanks.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

No implications, you'd return home and file for the spousal visa.

Good luck

[Boiler 45,670]

No implications, you'd return home and file for the spousal visa.

Good luck

Agree.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Thanks for the replies,it's much appreciated.

One other thing,I'm planning to go over to the U.S. in November

to visit my fiancé. What would be the implications if we got married then?

Once again,thanks.

None if you marry and return home to wait for a spousal visa. However, it's not as simple as that.

Here is the rub. If CBP suspects that you intend to marry and stay, you will not be allowed into the U.S. and will have to return home immediately at your expense. You need to bring proof that you intend to return home after marrying in the U.S.

[Pitaya 2,577]

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