Need advice on filing for CR-1 or K3

[samtron 0]

Hi everyone,

I'm new here but have been lurking for a little while. I've completely filled out all of the paperwork for the I-130 and G-325A for my husband and I but I'm confused about which visa would be best for us.

Here's our situation in short:

We had been friends online for the past 7 years and last year we finally decided to pursue a relationship. We both visited eachother, and I then got a student visa in Japan. I began studying and living with him (we were not married at the time) and then.. SURPRISE! I'm pregnant! We went around and around about which option we should choose (stay in Japan or move to America) and both decided that financially, we would be happier in America. We were married June 11, 2009. To avoid any risks of flying while pregnant, I returned to America. Now, he is waiting for me to file this thing.

There are several things working against us in this process. I was working before I went to Japan but when I made it to Japan of course I wasn't working, I was a student. Now that I've returned to America I'm looking for a job and I think I've found one that will pay me enough for the AOS. Since I'm at the ripe old age of 22 and have no assets or anything and am trying to rebuild my life from scratch again, I'm living with my mom. Must I include her in the requirements?

We don't intend to live here with my family when he arrives, but I must put my current address, which is my mom's address on the I-130 because I have no other home.

I guess that wasn't so short and at this time I can't think of any other questions but I'm sure I have more.

Basically we are just two crazy 20-somethings trying to start a family.

Thanks for reading and good luck to everyone trying to make it through this!!

[canadian_wife 1,826]

CR-1 is the superior visa, K-3 is virtually obsolete. File the I-130 and G-325 (for both you and your husband - 4 copies of each with original signatures). You may use a co-sponsor if you fall below the required amount for sponsorship. A great place to start on this site is by reading the guides.

Good luck.

[simps 2]

Cr1 best way to get it fast and easy.. Good luck :thubsup:

[txladykat 1]

Also, with the CR1 visa, the immigrant is eligible to work immediately upon entering the US. Not the case with a K-3 visa.

[GabiandVi 34]

Also, with the CR1 visa, the immigrant is eligible to work immediately upon entering the US. Not the case with a K-3 visa.

And the CR1 visa ends up being cheaper in the end. So if money is an issue . . .