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My fiancé and I finally landed on the CR1 visa. Earlier, we were considering a K1 visa, because we faced some problems obtaining a marriage license in Peru in March when we held our religious ceremony. We plan to get married in the summer in Peru and then apply for a CR1 visa. So, to be technical, he is my fiancé, but by the time we file we will be married and going for a CR1 visa. Thanks for the clarifying question.

Great tips!

Good thing they have other options that I saw after reading the fine print of the instructions form, as long as your spouse isn't in the US, you don't need to submit beneficiary photos for i-130.

Good to know, thanks!

Thanks all for your answers! I did some digging, and if you apply (I'm doing the CR1) paper, it says that you don't need to have a passport photo of your beneficiary *unless* your beneficiary has been in the US previously, which mine has not (just for anyone out there in my same situation). In any case, I think I will file online, so I am guessing it is must, to have the photos to upload of my beneficiary, and thanks for tips for the Peruvian way to do this! Best, MJ

Thank you for the great answer!

Hi Salish, I just figured out how to respond directly to your message. He is my fiance at the moment, but I mentioned CR1, he will be my spouse. I'm asking about the spousal visa.....

He is my fiance, but I am talking about CR1 visa

Hi all, I am wondering afer my spouse receives a green card through CR1 visa for my fiancé that he has to move to the US? Is there an official number of days? Thank you! Best, MJ

Hello all, I was wondering if USCIS would allow if I made a statement about the burden that it would be to obtain a passport photo of my fiance? First of all, in Peru it is very hard to get the specifications correct, secondly, to send mail from Peru to the US often costs around $100 because the post is privatized (unless you use the national mail service which will not guarantee receipt) and it also takes roughly two months even with a private service. Any input would be appreciated! Thank you. Best, MJ

Hello Chancy, Yes, I am definitely sure. In some cases of adopted children to US citizen parents they indeed do issue a certificate of naturalization, which is what I have. Yes, indeed it contains the word naturalization, and definitely not a certificate of citizenship. Thanks, Mahajoy

Hello dear forum users, I am a US citizen naturalized through adoption from the Philippines who is petitioning my husband from Peru through the CR1 visa. I saw on the USCIS website they stated An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; Will the original statement from the consular office be necessary since I was naturalized? I have a valid US passport and a US naturalization certificate. Many websites state I need to provide my birth certificate for the CR1. The Philippines lost my birth certificate, and I only have a certified copy of it. Will USCIS accept this? Thank you for your time! Best Mahajoy