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9 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

CR-1
    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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Thanks for your time today and analyzing the differences between K1 and CR1. I am also in the military and I can see in your signature that you are retired Airforce. I will like to ask If it is advisable to use a Jag in the Navy or I should go through the process my self. Just considering using a Jag might expedite things. 

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

In that case, the CR-1 process makes much more sense, as you can marry, petition her, and she can finish her degree in Canada while awaiting an interview.  And when she enters the US with that immigrant visa, she will have a green card and the right to travel freely and be readmitted.  

 

Greatly superior to the K-1 process;  if point A is filing, and point B is having a green card, K-1 via Montreal takes much longer.

Thanks for the Input. I am definitely going through that process with the information I have gathered.

1 hour ago, Coco8 said:

Isn't Ghana a high fraud country?

 

If it is, having the interview in Canada won't make it any easier. Is this why you want to know where the interview will take place?

 

I recommend you consider her case as one of high fraud regardless of where the interview will take place. In those cases, marriage is always better than fiance visa. You don't want to waste 2 years and money for them to deny the visa. You'd have to start over and waste 2 more years. 

 

So follow all the advice of an application for a high fraud country.

 

Also, the consulate in Canada is going to ask for information from the consulate in Ghana. They'll be in charge of doing background check and whatever else they do.

 

Thanks for the advice. The major reason for asking is because of Ticket plans and also to save money to buy ticket to her home country for the interview. And I was not sure about it which is the reason why I came on here to ask. I have been reading more about the CR1 advantages and we are both looking at that option. 

2 hours ago, Kor2USA said:

If you can. I would either have her visit you in the States (if she has the ability) or go visit her in Canada, get married and file a spousal visa. 

Which province is she in? 

Here are the requirements for Ontario:

https://settlement.org/ontario/daily-life/life-events/marriage/can-i-get-married-in-canada-on-a-visitor-visa/

 

Thanks. She is in Newfoundland Labrador And I visit her. I will look into the CR1 as it is a better option. 

1 hour ago, Crazy Cat said:

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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/he receives approved Advance Parole (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

CR-1
    Less expensive than K-1    
    No Adjustment of Status(I-485, I-131, I-765) required.    
    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US    
    Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival.    
    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US    
    Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.

    Spouse has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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Thanks so uch for taking time to outline the advantage of each other. I will look into the CR-1 process. 

1 hour ago, ra0010 said:

The question for you is, why are you choosing K1 over CR1? And I’m asking this because prior to COVID, the wait times for a K1 were shorter. However, nowadays the wait times are almost the same, and CR1 offers some advantages that the K1 doesn’t. I’ll let @Crazy Cat list the advantages for you. Just my two cents: CR1 might be better for you and you just weren’t aware of it!

Thanks so much for the input. I will look at the CR1 aspect and also will look into the laws of getting married in canada. 

1 hour ago, Kor2USA said:

Same case. But, if the beneficiary is planning to interview in Canada there is a long wait ahead. Might as well get married... they might have to go back to their home country either way.

How long can your partner stay in Canada? And which country are they from (this could impact the waiting time... especially if they are from a middle eastern country). 

she still has about 2 years to stay more in canada. and she is from Ghana. I didnt look at the CR1 options before but will try and do that right now that I have more information about it. Thanks

1 hour ago, ra0010 said:

Have you considered CR1 instead of K1?

To be honest, I didnt even think of that initially but I will definitely look into it as well. My major concern initially was if the beneficiary would have to go back to her country for her interview. I dont know if that is the same case for the CR1 as well. 

5 hours ago, powerpuff said:

If she’s still on a student status when the interview time comes, then yes, she can interview in Canada. Keep in mind that Canada is a very busy consulate and she’ll be waiting longer than average. 

Thanks so much for your response. I really appreciate. I understand how busy consulate can be. What time frame do u think this could be from start to when case is being sent to consulate. 

 I am a US citizen but my fiancée is studying in Canada, I will like to file a k-1 visa for her but I want to be sure If she can go to the US embassy in Canada or she will have to go to the embassy in her country of Origin when the time comes. She is not a resident of Canada, she is just a student studying there.