quickest union for foreign wedding; K-1-K-3 or CR1?

[nonamer 0]

Hi All, I've looked but not found this case and I'm new to this. We plan on getting married in Ecuador with a civil union and would like to be able to come back to the States together post honeymoon. Is this possible? We just want to know the best avenue to proceed. We can afford to go either route and have proper documentation for either other than a wedding license obviously. Please give us your take on the situation. Anything can help!

JennynBob

[Otto 83]

Hi All, I've looked but not found this case and I'm new to this. We plan on getting married in Ecuador with a civil union and would like to be able to come back to the States together post honeymoon. Is this possible? We just want to know the best avenue to proceed. We can afford to go either route and have proper documentation for either other than a wedding license obviously. Please give us your take on the situation. Anything can help!

JennynBob

If you get married - the only two avenues remaining are the K-3 and CR-1 (K-1 is for unmarried couples). CR-1 is probably the best choice (remaining) since it will end up costing less $$ and once in the US, you won't need to spend time and money waiting to adjust status to a permanent resident (PR/Green Card). CR-1 might take just a bit longer (than a K-3), but for many it is worth it.

[VivaBaños 2]

Hi All, I've looked but not found this case and I'm new to this. We plan on getting married in Ecuador with a civil union and would like to be able to come back to the States together post honeymoon. Is this possible? We just want to know the best avenue to proceed. We can afford to go either route and have proper documentation for either other than a wedding license obviously. Please give us your take on the situation. Anything can help!

JennynBob

No, it's not possible to return to the US together. Karen and Otto are right--you must apply for a spousal visa and wait it out.

Best of luck.

[nonamer 0]

Hi All, I've looked but not found this case and I'm new to this. We plan on getting married in Ecuador with a civil union and would like to be able to come back to the States together post honeymoon. Is this possible? We just want to know the best avenue to proceed. We can afford to go either route and have proper documentation for either other than a wedding license obviously. Please give us your take on the situation. Anything can help!

JennynBob

No, it's not possible to return to the US together. Karen and Otto are right--you must apply for a spousal visa and wait it out.

Best of luck.

Correct me if I got bum information, but I was told that Jenny could get a tourist visa, prior to marriage, get married , we'd file a 130 go the CR/1 route and it would still be ok for her to return with me. Understanding that she'd have to return to Ecuador before the Cr/1 interview while still on a tourist visa and would have to prove she was going to return on the tourist. The 9 - 12 months would give us time to plan a church wedding. Is this scenario possible? Probable? Thanks! :)

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Yes that is technically correct. What are the chances of her getting a tourist visa? What you also must know is that even with the tourist visa, she is not guarenteed entry into the U.S. She may also be given a limited stay when she enters with you.

Good luck.