I-130 or K-3 visa?

[Faby 0]

Hi guys,

Im new to this website and so confused.

I just got married a month ago and my husband is in Ecuador.

I dont know if i should just file for the I-130 and wait or file for the I-130 + I-129 (for the K-3 visa)?

Is the K-3 visa really worth it?? and how does it work?

Would i have to pay the fee for the I-130 form AND the I-129 form?

I would really apreciate it if someone can help me out with these questions!

Thanks in advance and have a nice day!

[payxibka 10,045]

common bias nowadays is stay with only the I-130

The I-129F is fee waived when submitting for a spousal (K-3) visa

[edp333 9]

The I-130 (CR1) visa timeline has become much quicker in the last couple years. If you follow the LingChe shortcut the visa process is almost as fast as the K3: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

The K3 was popular when the CR1 visa took a year or two to complete.

The CR1 will cost less and your spouse will get the green card shortly after arriving in the US since it is an immigrant visa.

With the K3 your spouse will have to wait until you apply for Adjustment of Status and receives either the EAD or green card to work.

[Faby 0]

The I-130 (CR1) visa timeline has become much quicker in the last couple years. If you follow the LingChe shortcut the visa process is almost as fast as the K3: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...he_NVC_ShortCut

The K3 was popular when the CR1 visa took a year or two to complete.

The CR1 will cost less and your spouse will get the green card shortly after arriving in the US since it is an immigrant visa.

With the K3 your spouse will have to wait until you apply for Adjustment of Status and receives either the EAD or green card to work.

Thanks a lot! I spoke to him and I think we are going to just choose the I-130