I need some info

[suzzet 0]

Hello everyone,

My husband and I has been living in Jamaica for about 5yrs and married for 4yrs, we have a 2yrs old infant and both of them just went to the States about 2wks ago.

We have been gathering all our paper work and getting them together, we found out that we could apply for a K-3 visa.

My husband and i have decided to use a cosponsor, which we have.

we have signed:

KI-130

G-325a

129F

We have most of the supporting documents(photos, Birth Certificate etc).

I need to know

1) is the right and quickest path to take for me to get to the States?

2) is there other forms to be filled out that we don't know about?

3) what are the chances of this all going through?

4) does anyone know how long all this processing takes?

Thanks

Keevie

[christeen 966]

I must ask WHY on earth you are going with K3? You are qualified for the IR1 which is the GOLD standard for family visas... The processing time is about the same plus the following post from another member outlines the differences... If you guys have been married 2+ years when your wife gets to the POE then she'll get a IR-1 10 year visa.

If less a 2 years a CR-1 and she'll have to remove conditions 2 years later.

Won't have to adjust status like a K3 tho.

K3 has to adjust status [$1010] and remove conditions [$545}

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

The K3 has to adjust status which cost $1010 + $131 visas application fee.

Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.

K3 normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?

That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.

Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.

K3 has to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN and be able to work.

CR-1 can work as soon as they get the GC and SS card in the mail. Normally with 6 weeks.

Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.

Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.

If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor to adjust status!

CR-1 cost about $470

Get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.

No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card.

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things.

Bottomline is anyone that goes with the K3 the way things are now are masochist!

Yeah I did but at that time K3s were a LOT faster. That’s not the case anymore.

[glennfabian 0]

Your best choice is the IR1 visa

[suzzet 0]

Thank you guys.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Girl, the IR-1 visa is indeed the gold standard. and best of luck!