Work after POE K1 vs CR-1

[minme 0]

Hoping someone can help clarify this for me...

My fiancee and I are trying to figure out if it is better for us to get the K-1 or get married and get the CR-1.

One of our main concerns is how long it will take for her to be allowed to work after entering the US, and what restrictions apply to her work status.

Also, we would like to know which one takes longer to get. (I am aware of the guides and timelines, I am just a bit confused)

It seems that the K-1 is faster for her to enter, but the CR-1 has more benefits. Is this correct?

I am posting this concern both in the CR-1 and the K-1 forums, since it applies to both. Any help is appreciated.

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

Hoping someone can help clarify this for me...

My fiancee and I are trying to figure out if it is better for us to get the K-1 or get married and get the CR-1.

One of our main concerns is how long it will take for her to be allowed to work after entering the US, and what restrictions apply to her work status.

Also, we would like to know which one takes longer to get. (I am aware of the guides and timelines, I am just a bit confused)

It seems that the K-1 is faster for her to enter, but the CR-1 has more benefits. Is this correct?

I am posting this concern both in the CR-1 and the K-1 forums, since it applies to both. Any help is appreciated.

CR1 cheaper, just as fast and can work upon entry.

[sjr09 155]

Hoping someone can help clarify this for me...

My fiancee and I are trying to figure out if it is better for us to get the K-1 or get married and get the CR-1.

One of our main concerns is how long it will take for her to be allowed to work after entering the US, and what restrictions apply to her work status.

Also, we would like to know which one takes longer to get. (I am aware of the guides and timelines, I am just a bit confused)

It seems that the K-1 is faster for her to enter, but the CR-1 has more benefits. Is this correct?

I am posting this concern both in the CR-1 and the K-1 forums, since it applies to both. Any help is appreciated.

CR1 cheaper, just as fast and can work upon entry.

CR1 is what you need if your concerned about time to be allowed to work K1 you will need to go thru AOS

It's best to go down to the SSN office to fill out the forms for the card, takes about 7-10 working day. You will need to wait at the lest 30 day's for your GC to be mailed to you! Then you can work you will not have the SSNand GC when you enter the US so you can not work until you have the cards. If you go with the CR1 the cost is cheaper.....

Edited October 7, 2009 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

Hoping someone can help clarify this for me...

My fiancee and I are trying to figure out if it is better for us to get the K-1 or get married and get the CR-1.

One of our main concerns is how long it will take for her to be allowed to work after entering the US, and what restrictions apply to her work status.

Also, we would like to know which one takes longer to get. (I am aware of the guides and timelines, I am just a bit confused)

It seems that the K-1 is faster for her to enter, but the CR-1 has more benefits. Is this correct?

I am posting this concern both in the CR-1 and the K-1 forums, since it applies to both. Any help is appreciated.

CR1 cheaper, just as fast and can work upon entry.

CR1 is what you need if your concerned about time to be allowed to work K1 you will need to go thru AOS

It's best to go down to the SSN office to fill out the forms for the card, takes about 7-10 working day. You will need to wait at the lest 30 day's for your GC to be mailed to you! Then you can work you will not have the SSNand GC when you enter the US so you can not work until you have the ssn card. If you go with the CR1 the cost is cheaper.....

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[minme 0]

Thanks for the info!

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

You don't need SSN or Green Card to work if you have the CR1 visa stamp.

Your visa is your temporary I-551 (upon being stamped) and your ability to work. The I-9 which EVERY employee fills out lists "foreign passport with I-551 stamp" as being the only thing needed. If you look at the for you need 1 item from column A OR 1 from column B and 1 from column C. The foreign passport with I-551 is in column A. I've spent the entire week explaining this to potential employers that my husband is applying with.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

You don't need SSN or Green Card to work if you have the CR1 visa stamp.

Your visa is your temporary I-551 (upon being stamped) and your ability to work. The I-9 which EVERY employee fills out lists "foreign passport with I-551 stamp" as being the only thing needed. If you look at the for you need 1 item from column A OR 1 from column B and 1 from column C. The foreign passport with I-551 is in column A. I've spent the entire week explaining this to potential employers that my husband is applying with.

Partially correct. To work, you will always need a SSN (unless you have an ITIN), for tax retention purposes.

edited to add: what you do not need is the SSN card itself -- I got my job while I only had the number, the card arrived later. And i did not have the actual greencard either, but did have the I-551 stamp.

Edited October 9, 2009 by *Len*

[sjr09 155]

You don't need SSN or Green Card to work if you have the CR1 visa stamp.

Your visa is your temporary I-551 (upon being stamped) and your ability to work. The I-9 which EVERY employee fills out lists "foreign passport with I-551 stamp" as being the only thing needed. If you look at the for you need 1 item from column A OR 1 from column B and 1 from column C. The foreign passport with I-551 is in column A. I've spent the entire week explaining this to potential employers that my husband is applying with.

Partially correct. To work, you will always need a SSN (unless you have an ITIN), for tax retention purposes.

edited to add: what you do not need is the SSN card itself -- I got my job while I only had the number, the card arrived later. And i did not have the actual greencard either, but did have the I-551 stamp.

benefits or the Earned Income Tax Credit. ITINs are not valid identification outside the tax system.

IRS issues ITINs to help individuals comply with the U.S. tax laws, and to provide a means to efficiently process and account for tax returns and payments for those not eligible for Social Security Numbers.

Who needs an ITIN?

IRS issues ITINs to foreign nationals and others who have federal tax reporting or filing requirements and do not qualify for SSNs. A non-resident alien individual not eligible for a SSN, who is required to file a U.S. tax return only to claim a refund of tax under the provisions of a U.S. tax treaty, needs an ITIN.

Examples of individuals who need ITINs include:

Non-resident alien filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for a SSN

U.S. resident alien (based on days present in the United States) filing a U.S. tax return and not eligible for a SSN Dependent or spouse of a U.S. citizen/resident alien

Dependent or spouse of a non-resident alien visa holder

http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,...87,00.html#itin

Edited October 10, 2009 by sjr09

[sjr09 155]

You don't need SSN or Green Card to work if you have the CR1 visa stamp.

Your visa is your temporary I-551 (upon being stamped) and your ability to work. The I-9 which EVERY employee fills out lists "foreign passport with I-551 stamp" as being the only thing needed. If you look at the for you need 1 item from column A OR 1 from column B and 1 from column C. The foreign passport with I-551 is in column A. I've spent the entire week explaining this to potential employers that my husband is applying with.

Partially correct. To work, you will always need a SSN (unless you have an ITIN), for tax retention purposes.

edited to add: what you do not need is the SSN card itself -- I got my job while I only had the number, the card arrived later. And i did not have the actual greencard either, but did have the I-551 stamp.

ITINs are for federal income tax purposes only. Getting an ITIN does not change your immigration status or your right to work in the United States