K-3 when she visits me ?

[floridaboy 0]

My RW has a 2 year visa to the US. She will be making a trip to see me in April/May and in Dec/Jan. Is it easier for us to get married here and then she will return for several months back to Russia or do a K-1 and then have her come here? Also, is the paperwork easier and faster doing a K-3? Thanks

[Reba 2]

paperwork is about the same these day I think for either K visa.

[Robor007 0]

As Reba said, the processing times are about the same for a K-1 and K-3 but there are advantages/disadvantages to both. You should read the guides (in the tabs above) to see which visa is best for your situation. My wife and I chose the K-3 route because it is a 2 year multiple entry visa. That means she and I can travel outside the US together while waiting for her adjustment of status. The K-1 visa does not allow that (unless you get 'advanced parol' approved).