How Long Is the Process to Get an R1 Visa?

[SonofBaraka 1]

My 34-year old filipina GF is a 4-year college graduate, who will marry me in June and promptly apply for a R-1 visa.

She has no history of prostitution, drug involvement, crimes or arrests of any kind, owns property in the Philippines and is in good physical condition. I own property in the U.S.,including my permanent residence and am a native U.S. citizen and have a sufficient income to support both of us. My one question[at this time] is, assuming she fills out all forms promptly and completes her medical exams,  what is the average time from application to receiving the visa?

[Unlockable 7,315]

Assuming you are referring to an CR-1 and not an R-1 because  the R-1 visa is a temporary religious worker visa, the average timeline is from 12 - 18 months until she is in the US.

[Illiria 980]

Why did you decide on the r1 visa? What religious occupation is she going to undertake? Does the religious institution she wishes to work for have a lawyer? 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/r-1-temporary-religious-workers/r-1-temporary-nonimmigrant-religious-workers

 

From your other posts what you need is for her to apply for a tourist visa as you intend to visit and then return to her country to live. She might not get a tourist visa as she might not have enough ties to her country to show why she needs to return there. The other visas you are looking at are not for your intended purpose.

 

1 minute ago, NuestraUnion said:

Assuming you are referring to an CR-1 and not an R-1 because  the R-1 visa is a temporary religious worker visa, the average timeline is from 12 - 18 months until she is in the US.

 

OP has already enquired about the CR1 but was unaware it was for those looking to live in the US which is not his plan. 

[Unlockable 7,315]

3 minutes ago, Illiria said:

Why did you decide on the r1 visa? What religious occupation is she going to undertake? Does the religious institution she wishes to work for have a lawyer? 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/working-united-states/temporary-workers/r-1-temporary-religious-workers/r-1-temporary-nonimmigrant-religious-workers

 

From your other posts what you need is for her to apply for a tourist visa as you intend to visit and then return to her country to live. She might not get a tourist visa as she might not have enough ties to her country to show why she needs to return there. The other visas you are looking at are not for your intended purpose.

 

 

OP has already enquired about the CR1 but was unaware it was for those looking to live in the US which is not his plan. 

Thanks. I now see the OP's history. This is from his other thread....

 

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Wow! I haD no idea CR-1 visa was for those people who intend to live in the states, let alone the 8-12 month delay. We have no interest in living in the U.S., but in Thailand.

Suppose we apply for a K-1 visa, thru DCF via Bangkok USCIS office. How long would it take to get? Would that mean we have 90 days to get married in the States? That is doable. What else do we need to know?

 

 

@SonofBaraka

 

If you are not planning on living in the US then your wife should simply apply for a tourist visa. Right now you are fishing for different visas where there are specific requirements for her to be eligible. She won't be able to get one because she simply wants one. If she has the evidence to prove that she is a Religious worker then you can proceed with an R-1.

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

To get accurate answers to your questions, I think you should clarify the reason for her visa.......living in the US? Entering the US for the purpose of marrying you before returning to her country? 

[Boiler 45,663]

He posted in CR1 area but who knows as that is not the processes.

[SonofBaraka 1]

We will be married in the Philippines and will be moving to the U.S., where we be living in my condo and she will be working. She already will have a guaranteed job.

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

Just now, SonofBaraka said:

We will be married in the Philippines and will be moving to the U.S., where we be living in my condo and she will be working. She already will have a guaranteed job.

CR-1...........12-15 months.....from filing to visa in hand...

[SonofBaraka 1]

Sorry, I thought R-1 was a marriage visa. It's a CR-1 we want

[Roel 7,192]

No matter how many visas you want to research, the spouse visa is a way to go. And no, you have to wait just like everyone else does. No way around it. 

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

2 minutes ago, SonofBaraka said:

Sorry, I thought R-1 was a marriage visa. It's a CR-1 we want

The CR-1:

    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US

    Spouse can start work if desired

    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card withing 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US

    Spouse  has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.

 

 

[payxibka 10,045]

1 hour ago, SonofBaraka said:

My one question[at this time] is, assuming she fills out all forms promptly and completes her medical exams,  what is the average time from application to receiving the visa?

First you must fill out the proper forms and wait in line for a year or more

[Boiler 45,663]

13 minutes ago, payxibka said:

First you must fill out the proper forms and wait in line for a year or more

For some reason I thought PI did DCF?

[payxibka 10,045]

8 minutes ago, Boiler said:

For some reason I thought PI did DCF?

They do, but based on the OPs initial post " I own property in the U.S.,including my permanent residence and am a native U.S. citizen and have a sufficient income to support both of us. " my assumption he does not live in the PI

Edited May 16, 2018 by payxibka

[Boiler 45,663]

37 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They do, but based on the OPs initial post " I own property in the U.S.,including my permanent residence and am a native U.S. citizen and have a sufficient income to support both of us. " my assumption he does not live in the PI

Thanks

 

Well something else to clarify.