What the purpose of K1

[feejo 0]

For what people they where create that K for. You have to marry in USA, you can't go out of the country for your honeymoon, you almost have no time for it cause you must apply for Adjustment of Status (AOS), EAD, AP. How can you prepare for wedding with so Short time? After you can't go back before 3-4 months for AP. I choose that at first, din't started it, but I was sad that I couldn't visit my family or marry in my own country. But I encourage all those who are putting their effort to get it done to continue.

Edited April 15, 2008 by feejo

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Well...

There are many reasons people choose a K1 over a spousal visa.

Nick and I for example, did not want to live apart while we were married. Our first married year living in different countries? No thanks.

Also, the K1 is generally faster than the spousal visas so that's another plus.

Thirdly, you don't need to have a huge wedding so for some people the 90 days after entry was more than enough time. Don't forget, you have 6 months from the time you get the visa to enter the country, so you could use that time to plan a huge wedding if so desired.

I agree that the not leaving until you have AP or a green card part does suck..it's stupid really but whatever, that's the rules.

[Zee Bee 61]

The purpose of the K1 is to allow the fiance(e) of a USC to enter the US to get married. If you want to get married in your own country then you can get either a K3 or CR1 visa.

Yes there are restrictions but thats why you need to do your research before deciding what visa to go for.

Decide what is important to you and then pick the visa that is best for you.