k1 Info

[MonkAstronaut 7]

Hello I'm an italian woman, my boyfriend is america, we want to marry and live in usa so he asked the k1 for me. I heard something about all the vaccines you have to do before to enter in usa, can anyone explain me better and which one? I am a bit scared. Thank you!!

[Naterson 129]

Vaccine list can be found here.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/vaccinations.html

 

• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Influenza type b (Hib)
• Measles
• Meningococcal
• Mumps
• Pneumococcal
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Rubella
• Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
• Varicella

[MonkAstronaut 7]

Thank you, my gosh so many!!

[jackiegringa 360]

39 minutes ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Thank you, my gosh so many!!

There's a good chance you had some of these vaccines as a child, no? Most countries have a somewhat similar calendar for those. If you don't know or don't have proof of them you can order a tither test that will show your immune response, proving which vaccines you have had in the past.

[Naterson 129]

1 minute ago, jackiegringa said:

There's a good chance you had some of these vaccines as a child, no? Most countries have a somewhat similar calendar for those. If you don't know or don't have proof of them you can order a tither test that will show your immune response, proving which vaccines you have had in the past.

I see you are from Brazil, as is my fiance. She doesn't have records of all her vaccines from childhood. As such she's been trying to take the vaccines as they're available in her area.

Do you know what the process is to get that test done and any requirements for the medical examination to accept it?

[Crazy Cat 39,665]

1 hour ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Hello I'm an italian woman, my boyfriend is america, we want to marry and live in usa so he asked the k1 for me. I heard something about all the vaccines you have to do before to enter in usa, can anyone explain me better and which one? I am a bit scared. Thank you!!

Are you both sure that a K-1 is right visa for you?  

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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.
   

 

Edited March 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[MonkAstronaut 7]

25 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Are you both sure that a K-1 is right visa for you?  

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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.
   

 

We are not married yet

[MonkAstronaut 7]

38 minutes ago, jackiegringa said:

There's a good chance you had some of these vaccines as a child, no? Most countries have a somewhat similar calendar for those. If you don't know or don't have proof of them you can order a tither test that will show your immune response, proving which vaccines you have had in the past.

Yes most of them I has luckily, but the influenza one for example I did not because I am under 60 yo and I have no health issues

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

1 minute ago, MonkAstronaut said:

We are not married yet

What @Crazy Cat suggests is you getting married and then apply for a spousal visa instead of a K1.

[MonkAstronaut 7]

15 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Che cosa@Gatto pazzo suggerisce che ti sposi e poi richiedi un visto coniugale invece di un K1.

The lawyer of my boyfriend said it was most quick the other one

[Crazy Cat 39,665]

2 minutes ago, MonkAstronaut said:

The lawyer of my boyfriend said it was most quick the other one

The attorney is wrong.  There are other things to consider, too.  Your US BF needs to be in this discussion.

 

According to Vj members, the averages are 595 days vs 606 days.  Not a significant difference.

Edited March 9, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Allaboutwaiting 2,500]

1 minute ago, MonkAstronaut said:

The lawyer of my boyfriend said it was most quick the other one

It is not quicker,  it is not convenient - as you won't be able to travel or work once you arrive- and if your case is easy (no criminal records, denied entries, deportations, etc.) you do not need a lawyer. 

[Naterson 129]

Right now the timelines for arrival in the US aren't much different, but the benefits upon arrival are far superior with a CR-1 visa.

 

So, if getting married and then applying for a spousal visa is a possibility for you it's a really good idea to look into that route.

[MonkAstronaut 7]

Lawyer already applied for K1 so I will continue with that

[Naterson 129]

1 minute ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Lawyer already applied for K1 so I will continue with that

Best of luck with the process!

We're in it with you, so any other questions feel free to ask. The trend has been improving, so applying now you may see a big difference in processing time from those of us already waiting.