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[AAD... 4EVER!!! 0]

Has any one here kept track of what they have spent to do a complete K-3? The money part is not at all

scaring me away, (shes worth millions ) but I am wondering approx., how much others have spent, wondering if my savings are enough?

[Desire019 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

[queuedup 1]

Has any one here kept track of what they have spent to do a complete K-3? The money part is not at all

scaring me away, (shes worth millions ) but I am wondering approx., how much others have spent, wondering if my savings are enough?

Here is the breakout of costs as reported by VJ Member YuAndDan:

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

Hope this helps!!!

[AAD... 4EVER!!! 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

[YuAndDan 153]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

[ailyn 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

That is very true. I filed for K3.. Between filing and waiting took me 6-8 months to be approved. For CR1 it takes a bit longer like 8-12 months but i guess its worth the wait. My friend is under CR1 and after a year and 2 months, got approved, came here in the US and after 3 months got the 10 yr GC. For me, coz i waited till our 2nd wedding anniv... stii have to file for AOS this month. More than a year now without SSN and of course work. Glad that hubby is very good provider, lol. I cant wait to finally have my papers and get back to work!

[AAD... 4EVER!!! 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

This is kinda changing subject, but my last question is answered now! Would the CR-1 work in my case?

[AAD... 4EVER!!! 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

This is kinda changing subject, but my last question is answered now! Would the CR-1 work in my case?

sorry, I am just rather confused! maybe I am asking for advice from to many different people!, but I ve heard every

side of the visa s(or at least so I thought), and had finally figured out that the K-3 was the one for me! If this helps you out in your advice for me, I am far more concerned about us being together than whether or not she can work once here, I have a good job and I not gonna plan on her working anyway, I just want her to get here as fast and legal as possible!

[AAD... 4EVER!!! 0]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

That is very true. I filed for K3.. Between filing and waiting took me 6-8 months to be approved. For CR1 it takes a bit longer like 8-12 months but i guess its worth the wait. My friend is under CR1 and after a year and 2 months, got approved, came here in the US and after 3 months got the 10 yr GC. For me, coz i waited till our 2nd wedding anniv... stii have to file for AOS this month. More than a year now without SSN and of course work. Glad that hubby is very good provider, lol. I cant wait to finally have my papers and get back to work!

Can any one help me out with where to find info on the CR-1 on the USCIS website? Like I cannot find it under the immigration forms section?

[pushbrk 13,059]

I-130 $335

AOS $1010

That should cover all the expenses if your going K3 path.

Do I understand it correctly that the I-130 is filed right after the marriage, and the AOS is filed within 90 days of her arrival in the US?

AOS can be filed up to 2 years after arrival to the USA, the I-94 for a K-3 will expire 2 years after entry.

Many on K-3 simply wait until they are close to 2 years of marriage and then file AOS, in this case if the AOS is approved AFTER 2 years of marriage the resulting GC will be a 10 year unconditional Card. This will save the added cost of removal of conditions.

Again my standard reply to K-3 is dont do it, the CR-1 costs less and allows the immigrant the ability to do things like TAKE a JOB, get SSN, and even apply for a driver's license. K-3 has the added burden of AOS, and is NOT work authorized, they need to apply for EAD, and wait up to 90 days or longer to get the EAD.

PLEASE compare the timelines, you will see that K-3 tends to not save you much time, and has the added headaches, of AOS.

That is very true. I filed for K3.. Between filing and waiting took me 6-8 months to be approved. For CR1 it takes a bit longer like 8-12 months but i guess its worth the wait. My friend is under CR1 and after a year and 2 months, got approved, came here in the US and after 3 months got the 10 yr GC. For me, coz i waited till our 2nd wedding anniv... stii have to file for AOS this month. More than a year now without SSN and of course work. Glad that hubby is very good provider, lol. I cant wait to finally have my papers and get back to work!

Can any one help me out with where to find info on the CR-1 on the USCIS website? Like I cannot find it under the immigration forms section?

CR1 is a visa. Start with the guides here, they're quite complete.

Here's a link to the breakdown of government fees for K3 and CR1 and approximately when they are paid. Actually it shows K1 fees but K3 are $100 less for the petition.

http://www.fianceandspousevisa.com/FEES.html

[YuAndDan 153]

Can any one help me out with where to find info on the CR-1 on the USCIS website? Like I cannot find it under the immigration forms section?

CR-1 or IR-1 is what you start filing for when you are doing a K-3.

You file an I-130 for the CR-1 or IR-1, and then later when you have NOA1 for the IMMIGRANT visa you then file an I-129F for the K-3 (OPTION). Simply do not file the I-129F to follow the CR-1/IR-1 path.

Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1