NEWBIE asking for daughter and her fiancee pls be gentle!

[payxibka 10,044]

5 minutes ago, NJShoreMom said:

Also, looking at that Rapidvisa website, it states for a higher fee, you can get the visa plus a work permit.  Someone else in this thread mentioned that the newly arrived fiancee can't work up to 5-6 months?  Don't understand why that would be, but do you know if this "work permit" bypasses that rule?  

 

Technically yes, but from a  practical standpoint,  no,  because A k1 only has an authorized stay of 90 days.  After 90 days any work authorized  ceases at that time 

[NJShoreMom 42]

3 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Technically yes, but from a  practical standpoint,  no,  because A k1 only has an authorized stay of 90 days.  After 90 days any work authorized  ceases at that time 

 

Ok, but lets just say fiancee and beneficiary get married...oh, say right away.  like within the quickest time frame possible.  Isn't the next step for him to apply for residencey?  How would that affect the work situation?

[payxibka 10,044]

1 minute ago, NJShoreMom said:

 

Ok, but lets just say fiancee and beneficiary get married...oh, say right away.  like within the quickest time frame possible.  Isn't the next step for him to apply for residencey?  How would that affect the work situation?

Need to reapply for a new work permit based on a different eligibility classification.   The authorization is taking 5 to 6 months to be approved 

[NJShoreMom 42]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

Need to reapply for a new work permit based on a different eligibility classification.   The authorization is taking 5 to 6 months to be approved 

Guess nothing good comes easy huh 😩

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Just now, NJShoreMom said:

Guess nothing good comes easy huh 😩

The immigration process REQUIRES a great deal of knowledge, patience, planning, time, and money.

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Paying a “higher fee” to companies like RapidVisa does not get you anything you can’t get on your own, nor is it in any way expedited.

 

Right now the EAD (work permit) is taking 4-6 months after applying.  

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22 hours ago, NJShoreMom said:

can my income be added to my daughters? 

Not added but you could be a (joint/co I never remember which is the right term) sponsor if you earn enough. But please reread my post about becoming liable for him and any government benefits he claims. 

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On 1/7/2019 at 5:30 PM, vivostu said:

They could marry in Rome but the marriage is not as quick as, for example, a courthouse marriage in the US: https://www.italianweddingevent.com/wedding-requirements-for-italy/requirements-for-us/ The best option is marriage in either Copenhagen, Denmark or Reykjavík, Iceland:

• https://www.visitcopenhagen.com/copenhagen/how-get-married-copenhagen
• https://guidetoiceland.is/history-culture/getting-married-in-iceland

Italy, Denmark, and Iceland are in the Schengen travel area so he can travel without issue as he is an Italian resident: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/entry-exit/non-eu-nationals/index_en.htm "If you have a valid residence permit from one of those Schengen countries, it is equivalent to a visa."

She, as a US citizen, does not need a Schengen visa so she can also travel to those countries without issue.

@NJShoreMom, the above is a great option for the CR-1 route. If I'm not mistaken, @bakphx1 married in Iceland. They can attest to how straightforward the marriage process was there.

[NJShoreMom 42]

13 hours ago, accumbyte said:

@NJShoreMom, the above is a great option for the CR-1 route. If I'm not mistaken, @bakphx1 married in Iceland. They can attest to how straightforward the marriage process was there.

Wow thanks for the info.  As you can imagine our heads are spinning, but in the last few days we have gained some knowledge, and it appears that she makes enough money for a family of 3 so I don't have to co-sponsor.  He is wiring her all the money so he is full in on this (as he should be) The doctor said its ok for her to travel (but as a mom/grama of course I don't want her to!) we figure while he waits for his work permit he can stay home and take care of the baby, 

 

Everything I've been reading points to the K-1 being much quicker then the C1 and I think right now they want to be together as soon as possible (and yes we know "soon" is subjective)

 

Thanks so much for your support, my new friends 😍

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9 minutes ago, NJShoreMom said:

Wow thanks for the info.  As you can imagine our heads are spinning, but in the last few days we have gained some knowledge, and it appears that she makes enough money for a family of 3 so I don't have to co-sponsor.  He is wiring her all the money so he is full in on this (as he should be) The doctor said its ok for her to travel (but as a mom/grama of course I don't want her to!) we figure while he waits for his work permit he can stay home and take care of the baby, 

 

Everything I've been reading points to the K-1 being much quicker then the C1 and I think right now they want to be together as soon as possible (and yes we know "soon" is subjective)

 

Thanks so much for your support, my new friends 😍

The problem is that K1's used to be "much quicker" in the past, averaging about 6-9 months. Now the difference is only a few months, with K1's hovering around 9 - 12 months. In fact, some CR1 cases have been completed roughly around the same time as K1's at the 12 month mark.

 

It is a tough call to make, we know. But regardless of which decision they make, they will overcome the time apart. Everyone here advises the Cr1 because the benefits greatly outweigh the extra wait time.

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2 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

The problem is that K1's used to be "much quicker" in the past, averaging about 6-9 months. Now the difference is only a few months, with K1's hovering around 9 - 12 months. In fact, some CR1 cases have been completed roughly around the same time as K1's at the 12 month mark.

 

It is a tough call to make, we know. But regardless of which decision they make, they will overcome the time apart. Everyone here advises the Cr1 because the benefits greatly outweigh the extra wait time.

I understand and ultimately its their call, not mine.

Can you outline again the pros and cons?  In layman's terms?  

ps - still waiting on a callback from an immigration lawyer (who happens to be my sister's next door neighbor)  not that we intend to use him, but I did want to pick his brains

[payxibka 10,044]

4 minutes ago, NJShoreMom said:

I understand and ultimately its their call, not mine.

Can you outline again the pros and cons?  In layman's terms?  

ps - still waiting on a callback from an immigration lawyer (who happens to be my sister's next door neighbor)  not that we intend to use him, but I did want to pick his brains

Review the Fourth post in this thread

[NJShoreMom 42]

34 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Review the Fourth post in this thread

Ok, I just did, now I have a couple other questions 

Can you start out applying for the K-1 and then down the road in the process fly over there and marry?  and change the petition to the C status?

And what would be some reasons a K-1 would get denied?  (we have so much proof of a legit ongoing 2 year relationship and thats not even including the now confirmed pregnancy with ultrasound pictures of the baby whose documented conception coinsides with their last trip together)

This is With all due respect to anyone who answers, as I am here to learn not to judge.

Thanks!

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3 minutes ago, NJShoreMom said:

Ok, I just did, now I have a couple other questions 

Can you start out applying for the K-1 and then down the road in the process fly over there and marry?  and change the petition to the C status?

And what would be some reasons a K-1 would get denied?  (we have so much proof of a legit ongoing 2 year relationship and thats not even including the now confirmed pregnancy with ultrasound pictures of the baby whose documented conception coinsides with their last trip together)

This is With all due respect to anyone who answers, as I am here to learn not to judge.

Thanks!

There's no switching.  If they get marry during the K-1 process, then they start over with a new petition.  

 

There are lots of reason to deny a K-1.  Generally, it's lack of a bona fide relationship.  The petitioner failing to meet the financial requirements.  Criminal past.  Making a material misrepresentation.