Dbe4L

Good points.  I guess i had only been looking at the K3 and not the CR1.  I do agree some things are easier, while some of those issues wont apply to us.  Primarily the difference i see is save about $1000 in filing fees (not the biggest issue in the world) and then its the choice between waiting an extra 6 months (it will be a few months before we are even together again plus extra filing time) or her not being able to work while here for the first 6 months or so.  At this time, while i would like to have the extra income support while she is here, I will be able to support her in my income alone for that time.  Shes already having a hard enough time having to wait 9+ months for the K1 when we send it off this week (originally hoped it would only be 4-6 before i told her times had increased in the last year).  I dont think she would be able to handle another 6 months on top of that.  And while the financial side is important, her happiness is more so