CR-1/IR-1 versus K-3

[christinejohn 0]

Hello all,

I have received a weird personnal message telling me not to argue in the forum about it since it was mentioned right here that it could be switched:

QUOTE(Captain Ewok @ Jan 29 2006, 11:16 PM)

Begin by understanding what your visa options really are.

Click here to view the K3 Guide.

Also check out the Guides Section for more helpful information on Spousal Visa's, as well as other visa types that apply depending on where you and your spouse currently reside.

As a note: This visa option is automatically also is applying you for a IR1/CR1 visa (by filing the I-130). Historically the K-3 was used to allow the US Citizens spouse to enter the US faster than waiting for the I-130 to be approved (since that used to take a long time). Recent reductions in processing times have allowed I-130's to be approved quick enough that the IR1/CR1 visa process has been a quicker and better option for K-3 applicants. If this happens the K-3 applicant can abandon the K-3 route and persue the IR1/CR1 instead.

First of all I never argued about it anywhere or with anyone.

Secondly I have received answers telling that NO it can't be switched.

So who to beleive? The person who made the heading of this forum or the people who have experience with it and say it can't be switched?

Now i'm even more confused than ever.

Thank you for your advise once more.