K-3 questions

[pony1076 0]

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Yes we did the CR-1. We seriously considered the K-3 but are SO happy we didn't go through with it. Like I said, only if you will interview in Vancouver is the K-3 beneficial as it is significantly shorter wait time than interviewing in Montreal, where in Canada are you from?

I am from Windsor, Ontario.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Then yes, go for the CR-1 and you'll interivew in Montreal (sadly, it's incredibly slow at scheduling interviews) but the K-3 will certianly not benefit you at all

Good luck.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Then yes, go for the CR-1 and you'll interivew in Montreal (sadly, it's incredibly slow at scheduling interviews) but the K-3 will certianly not benefit you at all

Good luck.

I'm optimistic for those who use the new NVC elecronic processing available for Montreal cases but don't know of any who have completed the process yet.

[YGandMAT 0]

k3 is much better than cr1.. its faster than cr1 but there are difference between k3 and cr1. and its quite expensive than cr1..

we are in k3...read the guide it will help you.

goodluck on your journey..

marianne

K3 is no longer faster. It's just more expensive. CR1 results in the immigrant having work authorization upon US entry.

When I look at the interviews scheduled for K3 and IR1/CR1 on the Chennai (India)) US consulate site the receipt numbers for K3 are having an earlier dates for interview than the IR1/CR1. They have the interview schedule along with the receipt number on the website there. They are on the Chennai consulate site.

For a lot of people even saving 1 month is a lot more important than spending a few thousand dollars extra down the road or not having the work authorization immediately. I am still in the process I cant exactly say what is faster from my personal experience at this point but even if it would save me a few weeks I would gladly do K3 over Ir1/CR1. For me I just want to be with my wife as soon as possible do I dont have to go through the stress of separation.

Yes, I totally agree with you. If I could go back, I would never change to CR1. K3 worked for us, as it brought us closer about 3 months sooner than the CR1. Separation was the worst and very painful. If money is not an issue for you, go with K3. Much faster. If it is not faster, why does USCIS still have it available? Just for the money? I don't think so.

[pushbrk 12,877]

k3 is much better than cr1.. its faster than cr1 but there are difference between k3 and cr1. and its quite expensive than cr1..

we are in k3...read the guide it will help you.

goodluck on your journey..

marianne

K3 is no longer faster. It's just more expensive. CR1 results in the immigrant having work authorization upon US entry.

When I look at the interviews scheduled for K3 and IR1/CR1 on the Chennai (India)) US consulate site the receipt numbers for K3 are having an earlier dates for interview than the IR1/CR1. They have the interview schedule along with the receipt number on the website there. They are on the Chennai consulate site.

For a lot of people even saving 1 month is a lot more important than spending a few thousand dollars extra down the road or not having the work authorization immediately. I am still in the process I cant exactly say what is faster from my personal experience at this point but even if it would save me a few weeks I would gladly do K3 over Ir1/CR1. For me I just want to be with my wife as soon as possible do I dont have to go through the stress of separation.

Yes, I totally agree with you. If I could go back, I would never change to CR1. K3 worked for us, as it brought us closer about 3 months sooner than the CR1. Separation was the worst and very painful. If money is not an issue for you, go with K3. Much faster. If it is not faster, why does USCIS still have it available? Just for the money? I don't think so.

USCIS still has K3 avialable for several reasons, but mainly as a requirment of law (The Life Act). K3 is faster through a few consulates but it is also a good option for couples who don't intend for the foreign spouse to maintain permanent resident status in the USA right away. Bordertown relationships are an example when the Canadian needs to keep their job in Canada for a while.

Government agencies don't operate on a profit motive.