Suggestions needed!

[P2011 0]

Hi all,

Here's our situation and we really need some input from you guys. My fiance(US citizen) and I decided to go ahead and file for a K1 after 4 years relationship last year in Nov. But our application package was returned due to the fee change(they said). And my fiance got sick and he's just out of the hospital. I'm asking for a couple of weeks leave from work so that I could travel over to take care of my fiance. With the health issue, we think it's better for us to get back together as soon as possible so that we could be by each other's side and take care of each other. And we both do need to work with the hospital bills. We're debating whether we should file for K1 again, or we could get married when I am over and then file for K3/ CR1. I could travel back to my country and wait for the K3/ CR1. In this way, I will be able to work in my country while waiting and be able to work immediately as well when I travel over to the States again. Here're the questions:

1)Would our rejected K1 application affect us filing for a K3/ CR1?

2) How long would it take to get a K3/ CR1?

3) As my fiance and I had been volunteering before for a couple of years and just started to work again, so we don't have much money saved or tax paying record. But we do have very good education background, with wich we would not have problem in getting a job what so ever. Would it be a problem in filing a K3/ CR1?

The situation is very difficult for us and we really need some suggestions on what to do. Thank you all in advance!

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[amykathleen2005 441]

1. No, you didn't even make it into their system with the K-1 because you were rejected. No effect.

2. About the same as a K-1 really, maybe just a month or two difference.

3. You will need someone to serve as a cosponsor if you cannot meet the income guidelines.

Either K-1 or Cr-1 would be good. CR-1 is cheaper and you can work right away which is convenient. K-1 is a little faster and initially cheaper, but you will have to adjust your status afterwards which is another expense and takes time. It really just depends if you would prefer to be separated before or after you are married. K-3 really is not an option anymore for filing.

Edited February 10, 2011 by amykathleen2005