IR1/CR1 vs K3

[Marilyn. 340]

You'll have to lift conditions (and pay the fees) regardless of whether you get a CR-1 or greencard from AOS after K3. It's not $1010 though, it's a bit less than that.

As for getting an SSN, you can get one after entry as a CR-1 but if you enter as a K3, you can only get one after you get your EAD or GC.

I think lifting conditions costs about $545 now...

[misa 2]

I was replying to LadyJane's comment about things being pretty equal moneywise with the K3 because of the removal of conditions when going with the CR1 visa. If the AOS process isn't finished before they've been married for two years, then they'll receive the 10 year card and won't need to bother with lifting of conditions.

Right! Sorry I seemed to have missed the part you quoted.

Actually you bring up a good point about the AOS process. A K3 married less than 2 years can most definitely put off AOS so when they do get their greencard it will be after their 2 year anniversary and they'll be granted a 10 year greencard. I believe Pushbrk and his wife are doing just that.

Cost-wise they'll need to pay the EAD and AOS separately since the EAD will be filed first. While the OP doesn't need to work in the U.S., she'll need the EAD to get an SSN.

I agree with you about both being pretty equal moneywise in the long-run.

[mrsemcee 1]

so am i right in guessing that with a CR-1 you can get the work auth before you enter the US and be able to work straight away and with the K3 you have to wait 90 days once in the US before you can work?