Sempiternal

Thank you for all the responses! Seems we'll be going with option 1. Hopefully shelter-in-place doesn't last until July.

I couldn't find much information on how long to receive the visa when upgrading from F2A to CR-1 before it reaches the NVC stage/I-130 is approved. Could anyone confirm that it is indeed 8-9 months?

Just now, Boiler said:

Will you be able to travel?

Yes, I'll be able to travel for the marriage and in general.

Hi everyone! I'd like some advice on which process would be faster and less riskier for us. Time is the major concern, not ability to work or filing fees.

I'm currently a permanent resident of the US and going to file N-400 sometime this week; he is a citizen of Russia currently residing there. Estimated processing time for my district office is 7.5 - 11 months.

1. Marry this July abroad -> apply for F2A immediately -> gain citizenship (will be before NVC) -> upgrade into CR-1 (8-9 months after upgrading to get visa according to the forums?)

2. Wait until citizenship -> apply for K-1 (10 months for visa)

I understand visa processing times can be quite unpredictable but still would like to hear some advice or insight from the forum