Is IR-1 faster than K1?

[feejo 0]

I don't find much about IR-1 and what it is, is it faster than K1 or cheaper?

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

I don't find much about IR-1 and what it is, is it faster than K1 or cheaper?

IR ones are for married couples, the K1 is for non-married.

K1 is generally faster than the spousal visas.

You'd have to ask someone in that forum about costs...I'm not too familiar with the fees on spousal visas.

[payxibka 10,047]

I don't find much about IR-1 and what it is, is it faster than K1 or cheaper?

From a cost perspective when factoring in the adjustment of status need for a K-1,... the IR-1 would be slightly cheaper, but not much.... As was previously mentioned, your marital status will determine what you qualify for....

Edited May 7, 2008 by fwaguy

[eric_and_teresa 10]

The purpose of creating the K Visa Category was to have a faster and simpler procedure than IR1/CR.

Also, when the K Visas became available for Spouses (K-3) the objective was to reduce the time families were separated waiting for a green card abroad.

On that context, one would think that K-1 is faster than IR1. Whether on the practice, the waiting times can vary depending on each case.

Edited May 7, 2008 by eric_and_teresa

[Chica Yeyé 41]

Just to add - IR-1 is for married couples who have been married for more than 2 years when visa is assigned. For newlyweds and the like, the result is a CR-1.

For fiances, the only possibility is a K-1 non-immigrant visa; then get married in the Us and file for Adjustment of Status.