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  1. Crazy Cat
    What year was that? Things have changed.
  2. Crazy Cat
    Your plan may be a great one for you. We are just providing info. My concerns would be: 1. There is recent evidence that processing of I-129Fs might be slowing. This could mean a shift in USCIS priorities. So far, a few data miners have reported it. That hasn't shown up in the Visa Journey average processing time yet. 2. The limbo period between a K-1 marriage and receiving a Green Card is much more difficult than some have thought. Like I said, it's your journey. I hope it is a smooth one.
  3. Crazy Cat
    No. A person cannot enter the US as a visitor with the intent to stay and adjust status. That is visa fraud. She will receive an interview letter when her case reaches the front of the queue at NVC for her consulate. Patience is the big key in US immigration.
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    Not sure what you mean by "shotgun e-wedding via Utah". That is a viable, legal marriage in the eyes of USCIS and DOS. Our recommendations are the result of years of seeing many, many cases like your case. However,it's your decision and your journey. Life is full of choices and consequences. Good luck on your K-1. Remember that patience is the big key in US immigration as nothing happens as fast as we would like. Please keep us all updated and please continue your participation. Every experience adds valuable information to our database.
  5. Crazy Cat
    If you mean the medical exam, there is good reason not to book it too early since all medical exams expire after 6 months. That determines the expiration date of an issued visa. Visas expire when the medical exam expires.
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    **Topic moved to Adjustment of Status from K-1 forum***
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    ***Similar topics merged***
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    ***Moved to a more appropriate forum***
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    **Old thread close for further comments. Please ask any questions as a new topic***
  10. Crazy Cat
    You can get a joint sponsor if your current annual income and assets are not sufficient. On another topic, health care costs for a senior citizen should be a consideration when sponsoring parents. Good luck on your journey.
  11. Crazy Cat
    Not an issue. That is fine.
  12. Crazy Cat
    If you opened the envelope which says "Do not open", then you have to contact the consulate. Good luck.
  13. Crazy Cat
    Will the site accept a different format for the photo?
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    ***Moved to Working and Traveling during US Immigration***
  15. Crazy Cat
    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.
  16. Crazy Cat
    No. No problem in applying. A denial or approval will not affect a K-1 or a spousal visa.
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    ***This old thread is closed for further comments. Please ask any questions as new topics***
  18. Crazy Cat
    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.
  19. Crazy Cat
    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.
  20. Crazy Cat
    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.
  21. Crazy Cat
    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.
  22. Crazy Cat
    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.
  23. Crazy Cat
    That, right there, should take the K-1 off your list as an option, imo.
  24. Crazy Cat
    Another vote for an employment visa (unless you and a US SO are thinking about marriage). Good luck.
  25. Crazy Cat
    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.
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