Cr1 process length

[everydaydan 0]

What is the shortest and longest amount of time that it takes to receive the cr1 visa after applying? 
 

what about the k1 fiancée visa? 

[Kuchiki 170]

11 minutes ago, everydaydan said:

What is the shortest and longest amount of time that it takes to receive the cr1 visa after applying? 
 

what about the k1 fiancée visa? 

There is no definite shortest or longest timeframe for CR1/IR1 visa, specially after Covid and all the backlogs. Expect anything between 15 months to 36 months or more. (Saying this based on my experience. Our i130 took 949 days to get approved by USCIS. That too after we filed a WRIT!) Not to scare you or anything, but things can go well for you and you might be lucky so expect anywhere between 15 to 36 months (roughly).

[Crazy Cat 41,980]

53 minutes ago, everydaydan said:

What is the shortest and longest amount of time that it takes to receive the cr1 visa after applying? 
 

what about the k1 fiancée visa? 

18 months is probably a reasonable average for both.  There are other aspects of each to consider.

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

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.