K-3 visa vs only I-130 (Which is better)

[MatthewKMC 0]

I would like to hear from VJ members on what thier views our (On which is better , K-3 or I-130). I have heard that as long as you meet the qualifications (For I-130) it is very difficult to be denied. Any truth to that?

[Anh map 2,098]

From what others are saying here on VJ the CR/IR-1 process is less expensive (fees) overall and the immigrant has a green card upon arrival. Two big pluses.

[I Miss Her 0]

I would like to hear from VJ members on what thier views our (On which is better , K-3 or I-130). I have heard that as long as you meet the qualifications (For I-130) it is very difficult to be denied. Any truth to that?

COMPARISON TABLE*

1) CR1/IR1 [i-130, immigrant visa]

Petitioner: US citizen or LPR

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

Place of marriage: Outside USA

Approval till interview: Little longer than K-3

Cost and Duration for getting Green Card: Cost less and short time to have Green card

Travel outside USA while pending AOS: Green card holder, freely travel any where.

Relationship failure before permanent resident: Can not get Green Card (after GC option may be USCIS form I-751)

EAD: Work after arrival

Extension of Visa before filing AOS: Not Applicable

2) K-3 [i-129F, non-immigrant visa]

Petitioner: Only US citizen

VJ Visa Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k3guide

Place of marriage: Outside USA

Approval till interview: Usually shorter than CR1/IR1

Cost and Duration for getting Green Card: Cost more and longer time to have Green card

Travel outside USA while pending AOS: Freely travel inside and outside USA.

Relationship failure before permanent resident: No option to AOS, must leave US

EAD: Work after getting work permit and SSN

Extension of Visa before filing AOS: Permitted (USCIS form I-539)

3) K-1 [Fiance (e), non-immigrant visa]

Petitioner: Only US citizen

VJ Visa Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...mp;page=k1guide

Place of marriage: USA (within 90 days of arrival)

Approval till interview: Shortest

Cost and Duration for getting Green Card: Cost more and longer time to have Green card

Travel outside USA while pending AOS: Advance Parole require (USCIS form I-131)

Relationship failure before permanent resident: No option to AOS, must leave US

EAD: Work after getting work permit and SSN

Extension of Visa before filing AOS: Not Allowed

*inspired from different web sites for info.

While Direct Counselor Filing (DCF) is quickest but may not work in many instances and only available to US citizen.

[EricN 0]

You decide:

1. CR-1 is processing ALMOST as fast as K-3

2. CR - 1 is less expensive than K-3

3. Beneficiary has green card upon arrival with CR-1

4. CR-1 is a pretty secure way to enter the country given qualifications met.