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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Peru
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hi, im yumishi's husband ;D

we're both really um,. newbies with all of this, and all the legal mumbo-jumbo escapes us, so sorry for that ahead of time.

can anyone tell me what exactly is the difference between the K3 and CR-1 visas?

something else i am wondering, what is the fastest method of having her being allowed to work in the united states? we met in a place where you must have a work contract in order to live there, and we wish to live there still [we actually met while she was visiting/working with a J1 visa where i live/work.]

is anyone familiar with the processing differences between the visas and the EAD? [at least time wise, and/or otherwise]

thank you all very much for any help .

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Anh map   2,098

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Short version:

K3 - more expensive, more steps, not appreciably faster to obtain the visa. Must go through Adjustment of Status after entering the US to be able to work.

CR1 - Immigrant has green card upon entering, thus can begin working immediately.

The VJ consensus is that the CR1 is the better visa. Do some reading in the forums to get a sense of what is involved. The Latin America forum can get you info the is specific to the embassy in Lima.

Welcome to VJ.

Best of luck to the both of you.

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I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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