Crazy Cat

If you opened the envelope which says "Do not open", then you have to contact the consulate. Good luck.

Will the site accept a different format for the photo?

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One more thing. Remember that a new immigrant who obtains a Green card when married less than 2 years MUST file a form I-751 to remove conditions at the end of 2 years as a Green card holder. It is a hassle, and it could interfere with your travel plans as a Green card holder.

No. No problem in applying. A denial or approval will not affect a K-1 or a spousal visa.

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For a K-1 entrant, a Green Card comes upon approval of an I-485, application for Adjustment of Status. That is submitted after marriage. It could take a year or more after application. That is when the 3 year clock for citizenship would start. A spousal visa entrant can start traveling outside the US immediately. Life is full of choices and consequences. We can only give you you information based our accumulated knowledge of immigration and the enormous number of cases we see here every year. Good luck.

Utah online marriage makes the process quite easy and fast. Since you already live together, consummation is not an issue. As I always say, US immigration requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and significant amount of money. Most Americans have no idea what goes into legal immigration. You are certainly doing your homework. Good luck in making the right decisions for your priorities and your family.

That makes a spousal visa the better choice, imo. Spouse cannot apply for citizenship until she has been a Green Card holder for 3 years. A K-1 entrant will not have a Green Card until 12-18 months (approx, could be longer) after entry into the US. Clock for citizenship application starts then. For a spouse who enters via a spousal visa, the 3 year clock starts immediately upon entry into the US.

Since joining Visa Journey, I have seen many, many couples who chose a K-1, then regretted that choice later. I have not seen a single case of a couple who regretted choosing a spousal visa over a K-1. Of course, it's a personal choice, and every case is unique in some way(s), but the drawbacks of a K-1 are more difficult than some people imagine.

There is no perfect solution. The K-1 entry into the US might be a bit faster, but there are MANY drawbacks to a K-1 vs a spousal visa.

That, right there, should take the K-1 off your list as an option, imo.

Another vote for an employment visa (unless you and a US SO are thinking about marriage). Good luck.

Another alternative: 1. Marry now. 2. Apply for spousal visa. 3. Hold case at NVC until such time spouse would enter the US after 2 years of marriage upon visa approval (immediately grants a 10 year Green Card). 4. Live in the US, but make short trips outside the US until such time Green Card holder can apply for US citizenship (3 years after US entry). 5. Spouse applies for and receives US citizenship (normally takes just a few months). 6. Live wherever and whenever you want as a family of US citizens. Note: None of the above steps would prohibit spouse from applying for a B2 visa before having a Green Card.

I think he means waiting 12 months for the I-751. My wife's I-751 too 44 months....no RFEs.

I'd get that thing withdrawn asap. Imagine the mess it would have created if they had approved the 2nd one without an interview....

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1/Adjustment of Status 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 3-6 months) Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 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 K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years. Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises. CR-1/IR-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. The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US. A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises.

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Another vote to hire an attorney for this. You need to be fully prepared.

Simple question which you have yet to answer: By what visa did your husband and son enter the US? Did your husband enter on a tourist visa or a spousal visa?

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I think you meant IR-1. CR-1 visa holders do have to remove conditions if becoming legal residents prior to 2 years of marriage.

CR-1 is obtained by those who gained a Green card via a spousal Visa (married less than 2 years when becoming a legal resident). CR-6 is obtained by adjusting status (less than 2 years of marriage when becoming a legal resident). There is no difference as far as removing conditions.

Good luck. You won't have I-94 info since you are a legal resident. Wife and I had to resort to calendars, itineraries, etc.