K-1 vs CR-1 Cost?

[minme 0]

How much does it cost more or less to get the K-1 VISA? CR-1? Start to finish...

Anyone who may have already paid the fees might be able to help...

Edited October 14, 2009 by minme

[minme 0]

This page does a good job of laying out the government fees and when they are paid, all the way through removal of conditions.

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

Just found that post, which helps...so nevermind

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This page does a good job of laying out the government fees and when they are paid, all the way through removal of conditions.

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

Just found that post, which helps...so nevermind

It is good that you are considering the cost...BUT

Neither cost NOR the speed at which the visa can be issued should be the primary concern. This is a lifelong decision. Making a decision because one is four months faster or another is $600 cheaper is a big mistake. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each and decide which is best for your situation. Prioritize what is important to you and see which visa fits your needs better.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

This page does a good job of laying out the government fees and when they are paid, all the way through removal of conditions.

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

Just found that post, which helps...so nevermind

It is good that you are considering the cost...BUT

Neither cost NOR the speed at which the visa can be issued should be the primary concern. This is a lifelong decision. Making a decision because one is four months faster or another is $600 cheaper is a big mistake. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each and decide which is best for your situation. Prioritize what is important to you and see which visa fits your needs better.

OMG.. if I keep agreeing with you my friends will stop loving me

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

This page does a good job of laying out the government fees and when they are paid, all the way through removal of conditions.

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

Just found that post, which helps...so nevermind

It is good that you are considering the cost...BUT

Neither cost NOR the speed at which the visa can be issued should be the primary concern. This is a lifelong decision. Making a decision because one is four months faster or another is $600 cheaper is a big mistake. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each and decide which is best for your situation. Prioritize what is important to you and see which visa fits your needs better.

OMG.. if I keep agreeing with you my friends will stop loving me

Never fear. One is judged by their enemies... as well as their friends!

[pushbrk 12,908]

This page does a good job of laying out the government fees and when they are paid, all the way through removal of conditions.

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

Just found that post, which helps...so nevermind

It is good that you are considering the cost...BUT

Neither cost NOR the speed at which the visa can be issued should be the primary concern. This is a lifelong decision. Making a decision because one is four months faster or another is $600 cheaper is a big mistake. Consider the benefits and drawbacks of each and decide which is best for your situation. Prioritize what is important to you and see which visa fits your needs better.

A far bigger factor than the difference in hard costs is the months of thumb twiddling the K1 holder endures while waiting for work authorization after entry, compared to the CR1 holder's immidiate work authorization. Even so, I always advise people to make the appropriate life decision, then follow the visa path that fits that life decision.

[Jewel-8 21]

A far bigger factor than the difference in hard costs is the months of thumb twiddling the K1 holder endures while waiting for work authorization after entry, compared to the CR1 holder's immidiate work authorization. Even so, I always advise people to make the appropriate life decision, then follow the visa path that fits that life decision.

CR1 seems much more attractive right now!! Although once we say "I DO" I wouldn't ever want to be apart.