Mark H.

Skatz...... There is a long shot.... it will do two things.  Your father has a business and employees.  So, If your Father wants to “do business” with another company HERE in the US, ...... maybe a company about 20 minutes from where you live......he can try the old “im expanding my business” hail mary pass.   He would need to talk to people that would know about HOW to do business WITH a business that is US based.  Maybe your Dad would consider a “PARTNERSHIP” business.  Then, he would be able to try to get a Visa so he could come and “CHECK OUT HIS NEW PARTNERS BUSINESS”,  or Just to come periodically for “BUSINESS MEETINGS”.  And while he is here for his BUSINESS MEETINGS, you all could go to dinner together, or he could spend the nights at your house instead of a hotel.
 
im just thinking outside the box.  I do. Ot know even if this is possible, but my Cousin owns a VERY LARGE FIREWORKS BUSINESS in the Mid West.  Every year for 1 week, his BUSINESS PARTNERS from CHINA, cone and stay at his house while they plan on how many fireworks shipments they will have.   Seems to me, if business people can fly from CHINA, and stay at my Cousins private home for 1 week each year.... your father could maybe do the same thing, AND..... it might help his business GROW!!!   Good luck!!

Skatz...... There is a long shot.... it will do two things.  Your father has a business and employees.  So, If your Father wants to “do business” with another company HERE in the US, ...... maybe a company about 20 minutes from where you live......he can try the old “im expanding my business” hail mary pass.   He would need to talk to people that would know about HOW to do business WITH a business that is US based.  Maybe your Dad would consider a “PARTNERSHIP” business.  Then, he would be able to try to get a Visa so he could come and “CHECK OUT HIS NEW PARTNERS BUSINESS”,  or Just to come periodically for “BUSINESS MEETINGS”.  And while he is here for his BUSINESS MEETINGS, you all could go to dinner together, or he could spend the nights at your house instead of a hotel.
 
im just thinking outside the box.  I do. Ot know even if this is possible, but my Cousin owns a VERY LARGE FIREWORKS BUSINESS in the Mid West.  Every year for 1 week, his BUSINESS PARTNERS from CHINA, cone and stay at his house while they plan on how many fireworks shipments they will have.   Seems to me, if business people can fly from CHINA, and stay at my Cousins private home for 1 week each year.... your father could maybe do the same thing, AND..... it might help his business GROW!!!   Good luck!!

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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.