A.Elsharkawy

19 minutes ago, Umka36 said:

Do you meet the requirements of passing US citizenship to your child?

 

https://www.uscis.gov/policymanual/HTML/PolicyManual-Volume12-PartH-Chapter4.html

 

Yes I do. 

Hi all, 

i have a question on how to bring a new born baby for a US citizen to the US? 

I am a US citizen and I have new born baby in Egypt that I would like to bring to the US. 

How easy to do that ? And how long is the processing time ?

Does it take that long as CR1 ? 

Thanks in advance for your response! 

1 hour ago, missileman said:

The average processing times from NOA1 to interview for both the CR-1 and K-1 are shown below.  In addition to the superior benefits of a CR-1, the processing time trend seems to be  decreasing while the K-1 average processing time is increasing...since April.

 

 

@missileman This processing time doesn't reflect cases that goes through AP.  that's what makes me worry - the AP that takes long time. I am not sure how often the cases can go into AP in Egypt.

7 minutes ago, Roel said:

The title say "spouse", the post say "fiance".

Better decide which is it Especially if you decide to apply for K1 - do not call your fiance "spouse".

Sorry disregard the title. I am trying to edit but It is not allowing me to do so  !

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Personally I'd suggest the CR-1 for Egypt since it is a difficult embassy. You have more paths in the event of an initial visa refusal vs the K-1.  Hopefully that doesn't happen obviously, but it is something to be planned for just in case.

Good point. I appreciate it. Thanks !

4 minutes ago, missileman said:

Your Bride?  If you are married, you have only one option:  CR-1.   If you are not yet married, then I suggest looking at this:

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. 

I really appreciate your response. Okay I see, and No not married yet.

Hello all, 

I am a US citizen and I am trying to decide the best route to take to bring my fiance to the US, she is currently living in Egypt. I have the option to apply either for K1 now or get married in Egypt and then do IR-1/CR-1 ?? What would be the safe option to do at this time. I have read so many topics/cases regarding the slowdown processing time and it is really frustrating me. I have been overthinking about it and can't make the decision.

Thank you in advance and your advice would be much appreciated.