how much?

[sannie 0]

we're at crossroads with the K3 and CR1 visa...

my K3 petition is already at the embassy and i am waiting for my visa interview.

the cr1 requires another payment of $380 (!) and the forwarding of the affidavit to the NVC.

does that make sense in our case anymore?

would it still be worth waiting for the cr1 when i am only waiting for the interview appointment for the K3?

how much more do we have to pay [approximately] in the US to adjust status when I enter with the K3? would it be worth paying the $380 for the cr1 petition and wait?

thank you guys!

[Cygnet 0]

we're at crossroads with the K3 and CR1 visa...

my K3 petition is already at the embassy and i am waiting for my visa interview.

the cr1 requires another payment of $380 (!) and the forwarding of the affidavit to the NVC.

does that make sense in our case anymore?

would it still be worth waiting for the cr1 when i am only waiting for the interview appointment for the K3?

how much more do we have to pay [approximately] in the US to adjust status when I enter with the K3? would it be worth paying the $380 for the cr1 petition and wait?

First of all, congratulations... your application(s) are moving along really well.

I don't know the cost of adjusting status in the US. Also, you'll also have to apply for the EAD if you want to work while waiting for your green card.

But whether you should wait for the CR-1 or go ahead and do K-3 is really up to you. Do you want to be with your husband sooner? Or, can you wait for the CR-1 (since CR-1 is more desirable than a K-3)?

For the CR-1, you'll probably have another couple of months at the NVC if you decide to go for it. Do you know how fast your consulate schedules interviews?

The other thing is... you can opt to continue with the CR-1 instead of adjusting status. After you get your K-3, you'll have to go back to Germany (in maybe a 2 or 3 months) and do the CR-1 interview. That's what my husband and I plan to do. I am going on the K-3 interview and then come back later for the CR-1 interview in Canada. It might go faster than adjusting status.

Good luck!

[sannie 0]

First of all, congratulations... your application(s) are moving along really well.

I don't know the cost of adjusting status in the US. Also, you'll also have to apply for the EAD if you want to work while waiting for your green card.

But whether you should wait for the CR-1 or go ahead and do K-3 is really up to you. Do you want to be with your husband sooner? Or, can you wait for the CR-1 (since CR-1 is more desirable than a K-3)?

For the CR-1, you'll probably have another couple of months at the NVC if you decide to go for it. Do you know how fast your consulate schedules interviews?

The other thing is... you can opt to continue with the CR-1 instead of adjusting status. After you get your K-3, you'll have to go back to Germany (in maybe a 2 or 3 months) and do the CR-1 interview. That's what my husband and I plan to do. I am going on the K-3 interview and then come back later for the CR-1 interview in Canada. It might go faster than adjusting status.

Good luck!

The thing is that I would of course like to wait for the CR1 [since it is more desirable], but it's also a question of money... since we're paying for both petitions right now.

I have no income right now [as I lived in the US for two years on a different visa before] and any more money spent unwisely would be a big burden.

I don't know if coming back for the CR1 interview would be an option in my case, because flights overseas [to Germany] can be quite expensive depending on the time of year.

So I am trying to figure out: which is the shortest, but also most efficient way to be reunited with my hubby?

[Cygnet 0]

Sannie, I just found this...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...hl=AOS+EAD+fees

AOS - $395

EAD - $180

AP - $170

Those are the present costs. They could increase slightly before you file.

[sannie 0]

Sannie, I just found this...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...hl=AOS+EAD+fees

AOS - $395

EAD - $180

AP - $170

Those are the present costs. They could increase slightly before you file.

that helps some... thanks

[miker32us 6]

If you were approved 4/25/06 for the I-130 have you heard nothing from NVC yet? If not I would certainly do some checking on what the holdup is.

Sannie, I just found this...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...hl=AOS+EAD+fees

AOS - $395

EAD - $180

AP - $170

Those are the present costs. They could increase slightly before you file.

that helps some... thanks

[sannie 0]

If you were approved 4/25/06 for the I-130 have you heard nothing from NVC yet? If not I would certainly do some checking on what the holdup is.

Sannie, I just found this...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...hl=AOS+EAD+fees

AOS - $395

EAD - $180

AP - $170

Those are the present costs. They could increase slightly before you file.

that helps some... thanks

We received the NVC package two weeks ago, but we don't know if we still should pursue this path because of the high fees...

[Yodrak 7]

sannie,

Remember that as a K3 you will have no need for advance parole. And the EAD is optional as well.

Yodrak

Sannie, I just found this...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...hl=AOS+EAD+fees

AOS - $395

EAD - $180

AP - $170

Those are the present costs. They could increase slightly before you file.

that helps some... thanks

[hafiz 1]

SO 395 EY

[joe84 0]

I would consider the hassle of dealing with a whole new application process as well, which a CR1 would totally obviate. The other two factors that need to be prioritized would be 1) how much longer can you wait to remain separated and 2) money, of course. Mileage for these factors vary for different people, so you could decide what works for you best. Good luck.