Lost original documents while moving, now considering cr1 and need advice.

[js05317 0]

I'm engaged and had originally been trying to put things together to file for the k1 visa. Some unfortunate circumstances put that on hold, and during that time all the original 'proof' documents I had gathered (luggage tags and boarding passes, my engagement ring receipt, etc) are either severely misplaced or completely gone. We thought of seeing each other again to gain more physical proof from the flights, but then we thought if we are going to spend the time and money to do that again, could we just get married instead and go for the cr1 visa? Will I still need so much proof for the cr1? And since we are already engaged how should we go about getting married if that's the route we choose? 

 

I really don't know what to do now that I lost these documents. I have photocopies of them that somehow didn't get lost with the other documents, but I assume they are completely useless if I don't have the originals to back them up with. Would email receipts for the past plane tickets + photocopies of our passport stamps be enough proof? I think I may be able to request a receipt for my ring as well. At the moment all I have physically is a few receipts and boarding passes from our most recent visit. Is it enough? I have plenty of proof as far as photos together and online chat logs go.

Edited December 3, 2018 by gingermoey

[Khallaf 646]

4 minutes ago, gingermoey said:

I'm engaged and had originally been trying to put things together to file for the k1 visa. Some unfortunate circumstances put that on hold, and during that time all the original 'proof' documents I had gathered (luggage tags and boarding passes, my engagement ring receipt, etc) are either severely misplaced or completely gone. We thought of seeing each other again to gain more physical proof from the flights, but then we thought if we are going to spend the time and money to do that again, could we just get married instead and go for the cr1 visa? Will I still need so much proof for the cr1? And since we are already engaged how should we go about getting married if that's the route we choose? 

 

I really don't know what to do now that I lost these documents. I have photocopies of them that somehow didn't get lost with the other documents, but I assume they are completely useless if I don't have the originals to back them up with. Would email receipts for the past plane tickets + photocopies of our passport stamps be enough proof? I think I may be able to request a receipt for my ring as well. At the moment all I have physically is a few receipts and boarding passes from our most recent visit. Is it enough? I have plenty of proof as far as photos together and online chat logs go.

by far the CR1 is the more superior visa with the fact CR1 would cost far less to do, but he doesn't need to have the originals photocopies are fine

 

you will need evidence on any visa, K1 or CR1 more face time is important pictures with friends and family, but they know that with a newly wed couple there isn't a lot of evidence.

 

since you haven't started the process yet, I would recommend going there one last time look on the embassy website for his country to see what needs to be done in order to get married there.

 

good luck in your journey

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

From what you posted, I recommend the CR-1.  To get stated, You will need proof of a bona fide marriage such as marriage certificate, on-going relationship, etc.  In addition, the very best evidence you can provide for a bona fide relationship is that of spending time together along with legal documents which are normally a result of the marriage......overall, I think a CR-1 is vastly superior to the K-1...Below is my analysis:

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 or outside the US, CR-1 is a much, much better option

[ThomasNC1988 762]

Itinerary, passport stamps and a hotel receipt in her name were enough for my petition to get approved but I can not say that would always workout.

[RLA 323]

3 hours ago, gingermoey said:

could we just get married instead and go for the cr1 visa? Will I still need so much proof for the cr1? And since we are already engaged how should we go about getting married if that's the route we choose? 

You will need more or less the same evidence for the CR1, photos, plane tickets, chat logs etc.  

 

3 hours ago, gingermoey said:

And since we are already engaged how should we go about getting married if that's the route we choose?

Depends on how big a wedding party you want and who you want to attend.  The bureaucratic act itself can be done on short notice without lots of paperwork, both in America or in Denmark, whatever is more convenient for you.  

 

3 hours ago, gingermoey said:

Would email receipts for the past plane tickets + photocopies of our passport stamps be enough proof? [...] I have plenty of proof as far as photos together and online chat logs go.

It's probably going to be enough.  It was in my case.  With people from 1st world countries there's typically much less suspicion that they'd be faking a relationship just to get into the US.