K1 visa or ??? not sure Want to marry cuban girlfriend.

[awakendabeast 0]

I would like to marry my cuban girlfriend but have no clue how to do it. Someone said if you can marry abroad but if i go that route it will cost less but if the marriage dissolves i am responsible for her for many years. I heard the k1 visa is better but more expensive? please help

[geowrian 22,335]

K-1 (fiance visa) is slightly faster to get the visa and enter the US.

CR-1 (spousal visa) is superior in every other way (faster green card, can work right away, can travel right away, cheaper, etc.).

 

Both routes require being a financial sponsor (K-1 non-binding initially but binding for AOS after entry on the visa, CR-1 is binding upon entry on the visa).

Edited September 6, 2018 by geowrian

[valentinasc 330]

K1 is faster and more expensive.

 

CR1-IR1 is cheaper and takes from 11 months to 16 for an approval.

 

You sound very uncertain on marrying your girlfriend. If you're not feeling it, don't do it.

Keep in mind that K1 means your fiancee will come to the US and you must have to marry her within 90 days on her arrival to the US

 

Good luck..

Edited September 6, 2018 by valentinasc

[Umka36 781]

Don't marry it if you are not ready. Visit more to make sure it's what both of you want is my suggestion. It's cheaper in the long run when you both a sure.

Edited September 6, 2018 by Umka36

[awakendabeast 0]

2 minutes ago, valentinasc said:

K1 is faster and more expensive.

 

CR1-IR1 is cheaper and takes from 11 months to 16 for an approval.

 

You sound very uncertain on marrying your girlfriend. If you're not feeling it, don't do it.

Keep in mind that K1 means your fiancee will come to the US and you  must have to marry her within 90 days of her arrival to the US

 

Good luck..

 

[mushroomspore 3,043]

6 minutes ago, Umka36 said:

Don't marry it if you are not ready. Visit more to make sure it's what both of you want is my suggestion.

I think the question is more about which path to take, not that OP isn't ready for marriage. I think his title should read, "K1 visa or??? Not sure, want to marry..". Sorry I am a writer and I know very well how much of a difference punctuation can make in terms of tone and meaning.

 

Anyway to the OP, it really depends on your circumstances. If you are concerned about fees, do CR1. 

Edited September 6, 2018 by mushroomspore

[mushroomspore 3,043]

9 minutes ago, valentinasc said:

K1 is faster and more expensive.

 

CR1-IR1 is cheaper and takes from 11 months to 16 for an approval.

 

You sound very uncertain on marrying your girlfriend. If you're not feeling it, don't do it.

Keep in mind that K1 means your fiancee will come to the US and you must have to marry her within 90 days on her arrival to the US

 

Good luck..

He does want to marry but he is just unsure about which visa to pursue. His title is a little misleading because I think he missed a comma. I think he meant to say, "Not sure, want to marry." Plus his post makes it clear he does want to marry.

[Umka36 781]

6 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

I think the question is more about which path to take, not that OP isn't ready for marriage. I think his title should read, "K1 visa or??? Not sure, want to marry..". Sorry I am a writer and I know very well how much of a difference punctuation can make in terms of tone and meaning.

 

Anyway to the OP, it really depends on your circumstances. If you are concerned about fees, do CR1. See @missileman's post above. He posts that comparison a LOT on these forums to help others asking the same question. Thank you to missileman! 

People who are ready for marriage don't typically talk about/worry, "Someone said if you can marry abroad but if i go that route it will cost less but if the marriage dissolves i am responsible for her for many years." Can't read the OP's mind, just what is posted.

 

 

Edited September 6, 2018 by Umka36

[awakendabeast 0]

I met my girlfriend 1 year ago since then i have traveled to cuba twice and she is wonderful. I plan on going for a longer time probably 1 month and visit her in her home town as i have only met her in La Habana and only met her aunt who lives there. She is awesome but yes i have some reservations because it is a long distance relationship and because cuba has a really bad reputation for men and women scamming tourist and sometimes with there partners consent. It is very scary to think it could be false. thanks in advance for any and all advice really appreciate it.

[Ontarkie 13,916]

~~Moved to What Visa Do I Need, from K1 P&P - The OP has not started anything and is exploring his options.~~

[valentinasc 330]

15 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

He does want to marry but he is just unsure about which visa to pursue. His title is a little misleading because I think he missed a comma. I think he meant to say, "Not sure, want to marry." Plus his post makes it clear he does want to marry.

 

1) He is questioning whether to marry her or not, he will know what he should do.

2) If the marriage dissolves i am responsible for her for many years - Again, he does not sound too convinced.

[Ontarkie 13,916]

I'm going to point out one thing about your comment here - if the marriage dissolves i am responsible for her for many years

 

Regardless if you do the K1 or the CR1 the financial sponsorship applies to both. You will be filling for AOS once she arrives on a K1 and marries. 

[C&AH 104]

41 minutes ago, awakendabeast said:

...but if the marriage dissolves i am responsible for her for many years. 

Sounds like you have serious doubts. Besides following the advice of some wise people on this site, you need to keep in mind that if you marry abroad and file, the CR1 involves an Affadavit of Support, which is a legally binding government contract that makes you responsible for her for approximately 10 years (40 quarters). Divorce will not relieve you of this contract. The only things that can do so are: if she completes 40 quarters of work, becomes a US citizen, returns to her country of origin, or her or your death.  

 

This is a reminder of the seriousness of filing immigration papers with the US government.  If you have doubts, then wait until you are absolutely 100% certain beyond a shadow of a doubt. 

Edited September 6, 2018 by C&AH

[Loren Y 2,732]

Even though people don't like to hear it, with the K1 you get a 90 day " Try Before you Buy period" If things look bad after she gets here( You have 90 days), ship her out on the next flight out, and your responsibility ends as soon as the tires leave the runway. Cold and insensitive, Yes, but it is an option. I should mention once you marry this option is off the table.

Edited September 6, 2018 by Loren Y

[awakendabeast 0]

I am sorry I am new to this website...You are correct i am not sure if i should marry her as i have not even met her family all i have met is her aunt. I meant to ask 2 questions one is which route i should go with if i should get married? Yes the second Question is I am not sure she is for real? She could be a scammer? one more thing how do i edit my question??? before people get really angry with me?