Cat and Cody

"Will be coming on an ESTA visa waiver. Intent to return is purely my return ticket, as well as university graduation (without which I won't get my bachelor's certificate). Really scared that's not convincing enough and when they ask purpose of visit and I explain they'll refuse me entry because it looks like I'm planning to overstay."Previous entry is one J1 Work and Travel and one ESTA at Xmas, both returned on time and no previous issues with immigration/border

Ok would my fiancé have to go to the office in her country to do her interviews or would it be possible for her to do them here while visiting on an esta? Also if she has to be there approximately how much notice does she get for the interviews?

6 hours ago, JFH said:

No one can really say for sure what is best for you, it's a personal decision. But we can make a recommendation based on your circumstances. The big thing you have mentioned is working. That pushes you strongly in the direction of the CR-1 spouse visa (marry first, visa second). The K-1 fiancé visa (visa first, marry second) would mean the immigrant cannot work for several months. 

 

Most that do the K-1 are attracted to it because they read that it's quicker. It gets the immigrant here quicker but it's not quicker to a green card or citizenship. And therefore not quicker to being able to work. And by "quicker" we are talking about weeks or a few months at most. It's not like it's years quicker. 

 

Which country is your fiance from? 

She is from the UK we met last June and ya know the rest is history

We truly just need a better idea of what our beat options are for our journey either way it is expensive and long. But which option is gonna allow her to work sooner. Also go to school sooner etc.

Ok so my Fiancé and I are trying to figure out what exactly to do I like the cr-1 visa she thinks we should do the k-1.she is worried about me supporting us and her being unable to drive or go anywhere without a drivers license. What are things we can do? I think if she came out on the 90 day visits it would work out great, but she is worried I’d rather spend the time apart married than not married any advice would be appreciated just trying to get the process rolling regardless 

20 minutes ago, missileman said:

My advice....Forget the K-1.  Meet, marry, and file for CR-1.  It's very easy for visits during the process:

 

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 receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-4 months)

    Spouse can not work until she receives EAD (approx 3-4 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.

CR-1

    Less expensive than K-1

    No AOS required.

    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US

    Spouse can start work if desired

    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card withing 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US

    Spouse  has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.

 

All-in-all, the CR-1 is superior to the K-1 imo.

20 minutes ago, missileman said:

My advice....Forget the K-1.  Meet, marry, and file for CR-1.  It's very easy for visits during the process:

 

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 receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-4 months)

    Spouse can not work until she receives EAD (approx 3-4 months)

    some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this 

Trying to figure this out my apologies ok but she can’t come over here for the wedding correct it would have to be in her Country?

My fiancé and I are starting the process and would like some advice she is originally from London I live in Missouri where we will be calling home