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hearsay reacted to Redro in Received Estimated Wait Time
The estimated waiting times changes every couple of months.
Also, even though your NOA1 might state your petition is at Vermont. That might not be true in a month or two as they can and do transfer cases.
I will tell you our wait time for both service centers was not accurate at all.
As difficult as it is... you should forget about the petition and hope your partner enters the US after May 26, 2025 so they will receive an IR visa not the dreaded CR visa which entails filing ROC.
ETA: I see you are currently living with your partner? This means waiting together is easier than waiting in two different countries. Enjoy your lives in Colombia while you can and enjoy all the things you might miss after moving to the US.
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hearsay got a reaction from Crazy Cat in 129f or 130: Which should I file?
Thanks for the responses. I think you just made the decision really easy for us!
130 it is!
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hearsay reacted to Crazy Cat in 129f or 130: Which should I file?
A Spousal Visa is just as fast, and is far, far superior to a fiance visa.
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.
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hearsay got a reaction from SalishSea in Yes, you can visit!
But to visit you need a tourist visa? Or you just show up in the United States showing proof your applies for the K1?
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hearsay got a reaction from Adventine in Yes, you can visit!
But to visit you need a tourist visa? Or you just show up in the United States showing proof your applies for the K1?
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hearsay got a reaction from Crazy Cat in Yes, you can visit!
But to visit you need a tourist visa? Or you just show up in the United States showing proof your applies for the K1?
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hearsay got a reaction from Boiler in Yes, you can visit!
But to visit you need a tourist visa? Or you just show up in the United States showing proof your applies for the K1?