K-1 or CR-1 Visa? Which would be easier? (Egypt)

[MohamedAndRebecca 3]

Hello everyone,

 

We are new to all of this so just looking for some solid advice about where to get started.

 

I am in USA, and my other half is in Egypt.  We are not married yet.

 

If we want to live in the states, which visa route might be the easiest/quickest?  The K-1 fiance visa, or a CR-1 spouse visa?

 

I'm sure there are ups and downs to both sides, just interested to know what those might be and what your experienes or opinions are!

 

Thank you!

[Roel 7,192]

None.

There is no easy or quick way.

 

And there is couple hundreds of threads comparing K1 and CR1. Might want to check those before asking.

[GHJourney 48]

5 minutes ago, MohamedAndRebecca said:

Hello everyone,

 

We are new to all of this so just looking for some solid advice about where to get started.

 

I am in USA, and my other half is in Egypt.  We are not married yet.

 

If we want to live in the states, which visa route might be the easiest/quickest?  The K-1 fiance visa, or a CR-1 spouse visa?

 

I'm sure there are ups and downs to both sides, just interested to know what those might be and what your experienes or opinions are!

 

Thank you!

Hello

 

We just went through this process in Egypt and we used the K-1 visa approach. This was recommended by our lawyer as it is quicker and for our situation better as I wanted to get married in the US. Hope this helps. We are thankfully enjoying our lives together now. 😊

[MohamedAndRebecca 3]

3 minutes ago, Roel said:

None.

There is no easy or quick way.

 

And there is couple hundreds of threads comparing K1 and CR1. Might want to check those before asking.

Well, definitely no need for the harsh comment!  I know nothing will me exactly easy or quick, was just looking for advice- I thought that was the point of forums like this!

 

And as I stated, I'm hew here and this is my first post.  I'm not totally familiar with now the site works or how to look at under the different topics.

 

Definitely not a warm welcome.  If you didn't like my post or felt bothered by it, you didn't need to comment.

4 minutes ago, GHJourney said:

Hello

 

We just went through this process in Egypt and we used the K-1 visa approach. This was recommended by our lawyer as it is quicker and for our situation better as I wanted to get married in the US. Hope this helps. We are thankfully enjoying our lives together now. 😊

That's awesome!  About how long was it from start to finish?

 

So happy to hear you all are enjoying your lives together now!  

[Khallaf 650]

13 minutes ago, MohamedAndRebecca said:

Hello everyone,

 

We are new to all of this so just looking for some solid advice about where to get started.

 

I am in USA, and my other half is in Egypt.  We are not married yet.

 

If we want to live in the states, which visa route might be the easiest/quickest?  The K-1 fiance visa, or a CR-1 spouse visa?

 

I'm sure there are ups and downs to both sides, just interested to know what those might be and what your experienes or opinions are!

 

Thank you!

K 1 is slightly faster WAY more expensive.

 

if your relationship is legit, you file for CR1 yes there is a little longer wait way less expensive but it has just as much of a success rate as the K1.

Edited November 28, 2018 by Khallaf

[Roel 7,192]

1 minute ago, MohamedAndRebecca said:

Well, definitely no need for the harsh comment!  I know nothing will me exactly easy or quick, was just looking for advice- I thought that was the point of forums like this!

 

And as I stated, I'm hew here and this is my first post.  I'm not totally familiar with now the site works or how to look at under the different topics.

 

Definitely not a warm welcome.  If you didn't like my post or felt bothered by it, you didn't need to comment.

It's not harsh. You ask about easy and quick way and I told you there is none.

And searching through the forum is pretty basic option.  Like I said, all your answers are there.

[MohamedAndRebecca 3]

5 minutes ago, Khallaf said:

K 1 is slightly faster WAY more expensive.

 

if your relationship is legit, you file for CR1 yes there is a little longer wait way less expensive but it has just as much of a success rate as the K1.

That makes a lot of sense, and saving money is always a good thing.  A little longer wait might be worth it.  Thank you so much!!!

[Boiler 45,670]

CR1  is the superior visa, especially where high fraud countries are involved.

[Khallaf 650]

6 minutes ago, MohamedAndRebecca said:

That makes a lot of sense, and saving money is always a good thing.  A little longer wait might be worth it.  Thank you so much!!!

I sent you a personal message.

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

K-1

More expensive than CR-1    
Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

 

CR-1    
Less expensive than K-1    
No Adjustment of Status  (I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. 

My Final Analysis:  If you can marry your fiance in his/her country, CR-1 is a much, much better option

[MohamedAndRebecca 3]

39 minutes ago, missileman said:

K-1

More expensive than CR-1    
Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

 

CR-1    
Less expensive than K-1    
No Adjustment of Status  (I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. 

My Final Analysis:  If you can marry your fiance in his/her country, CR-1 is a much, much better option

That is some awesome advice, thank you!!!!!!!

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

On 11/28/2018 at 1:28 PM, missileman said:

K-1

More expensive than CR-1    
Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)    
Spouse can not leave the US until she/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 5-6 months)    
Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 5-6 months)    
Some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period    
Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

 

CR-1    
Less expensive than K-1    
No Adjustment of Status  (I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    (IF MARRIED OVER TWO YEARS)
Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. 

My Final Analysis:  If you can marry your fiance in his/her country, CR-1 is a much, much better option

Just a small small correction above  (bolded and marked in red)

 

Great Advice and Information!

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

8 minutes ago, Allison and Ahmed said:

Just a small small correction above  (bolded and marked in red)

 

 

Your "correction" is incorrect.....Adjustment of Status is not required if married for less than 2 years... .I think you read it as "Removal of Conditions"...

Edited December 3, 2018 by missileman

[Allison and Ahmed 30]

4 minutes ago, missileman said:

Your "correction" is incorrect......I think you read it as "Removal of Conditions"...

Yep, you are correct.

 

Still relevant information for the CO.

 

Thanks for your correction.

 

 

[AMGAD ABDELMESSIH 7]

On 11/28/2018 at 9:07 PM, GHJourney said:

Hello

 

We just went through this process in Egypt and we used the K-1 visa approach. This was recommended by our lawyer as it is quicker and for our situation better as I wanted to get married in the US. Hope this helps. We are thankfully enjoying our lives together now. 😊

So u been through AP too and how long it takes??