K3 or CR-1

[kaus&Sanu 0]

Hi All,

So things are progressing for my wife to come here.

I have a question for you all, and that is K3 or CR1..

I know most say K3 is obsolete.

So, what can I expect the difference be between K3 and CR-1 wait time when it is going through the Chennai, India Embassy?

Is it only 3 - 4 weeks, or is it a matter of a couple months???

Thanks!

[trinket 30]

If you have everything ready, all the PCC, tax information, i-864 then its a matter of weeks only. It surely is better to go with CR-1 on long run. Indian consulates are good with giving interview dates. It will also depend upon when your case gets completed at NVC. Say your gets completed at around 18th of the Dec, then most probably you will get an interview date of February which will be assigned to you in January.

[Dakine 26]

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

The K3 has to adjust status which cost $1010 + $131 visas application fee.

Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.

K3 normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?

That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.

Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.

K3 has to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN and be able to work.

CR-1 can work as soon as they get the GC and SS card in the mail. Normally with 6 weeks.

Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.

Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.

If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor to adjust status!

CR-1 cost about $470

Get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.

No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card.

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things.

Bottomline is anyone that goes with the K3 the way things are now are masochist!

Yeah I did but at that time K3s were a LOT faster. That’s not the case anymore.

[sachinky 465]

If all your documents are good to go -- you're looking at a 4-5 week stop at the NVC.

[kaus&Sanu 0]

Ok, so my I-864, I'll have it completed today. IRS Transcripts, had those since I filed.

PCC, she does'nt have it yet, but I would imagine she can get it soon, I hope.

Bonafides, ready.

Thanks for your input everyone.

So, if it's only a month, we'd rather save the $1000.00 + and take a little get away when she comes here.

[trinket 30]

Ok, so my I-864, I'll have it completed today. IRS Transcripts, had those since I filed.

PCC, she does'nt have it yet, but I would imagine she can get it soon, I hope.

Bonafides, ready.

Thanks for your input everyone.

So, if it's only a month, we'd rather save the $1000.00 + and take a little get away when she comes here.

good choice

[kaus&Sanu 0]

What's wierd is...

The K3 is going to Chennai...

The CR-1 Case NVC assigned to New Delhi....