CR1 vs K3 here we go again

[wrenchguy 0]

So, I get the impression that IR-1/CR-1 interviews are only done in Montreal, Is that correct? If so, it's too bad, as I live one hour from Vancouver consulate. Since both 130 and 129 are approved, I now face the choice of IR1/CR1 verses K3, as It appears that neither of my daughters (17 and 20) want to move down with me to US. The GC and SSN immediately are certainly appealing, but not necessary, as I will continue to work in Canada (bordertown). So I save approx. 670 dollars in costs to US govt and spend it on airfare and hotel to Mntrl, plus I miss 2 days pay, another $350. Is that a fair comparison?

The bottom line, if I DON'T need the GC right away, I am probably $$ ahead to go with the K3, Right?

What are your thoughts fellow VJers?

Thanks again.

[Dakine 26]

So, I get the impression that IR-1/CR-1 interviews are only done in Montreal, Is that correct? If so, it's too bad, as I live one hour from Vancouver consulate. Since both 130 and 129 are approved, I now face the choice of IR1/CR1 verses K3, as It appears that neither of my daughters (17 and 20) want to move down with me to US. The GC and SSN immediately are certainly appealing, but not necessary, as I will continue to work in Canada (bordertown). So I save approx. 670 dollars in costs to US govt and spend it on airfare and hotel to Mntrl, plus I miss 2 days pay, another $350. Is that a fair comparison?

The bottom line, if I DON'T need the GC right away, I am probably $$ ahead to go with the K3, Right?

What are your thoughts fellow VJers?

Thanks again.

My standard response!

To start CRs are immigrant visas and receive their GC and SS card in the mail shortly after arriving in the US.

No need to go thru the $1010 cost, stress and hassle of doing the AOS.

No need another interview or do biometrics.

Not having a SS card can prevent one doing a lot of things such as get drivers license, joint bank accounts etc.

K3s are nonimmigrant visas and have to go thru AOS. It can take a LONG time to get GC. Can be denied and deported also. Rare but the chance is still there.

If the relationship or petitioner goes belly up before the beneficiary has GC in hand they stand an excellent chance of being deported.

At this time if done properly it only takes about a month longer to do the CR-1 or IR-1.

The CR-1 recipient can almost immediately work, get drivers license, joint bank accounts, and anything else where a GC and SS card are required .

PLus can return home without waiting for AP or GC in case of emergency!

K3 visas have to wait at about 3 months for EAD so they can get a SSN.

Petitoner has to qualify financially at the interview and then a few months later at the AOS. Some petitioners have been getting laid off due to the economy causing more AOS problems.

CR/IR only does so once at NVC.