ir1 or k-3

[Leticia 0]

me(immigrant from india on f-1 and opt complete) and my wife(usc) got married in texas on 14th october09 in the court with some close frnds attending .we lived together for 6months until she got a job in california.she took that job as my inlaws were already there.I had a family emergency and had to come back to india in late feb. I had to stay to look over some family issues and forgot to extend my opt before the deadline.we never filed for I-130 as i was gng to apply for h-1 and gc through my job. Now that my opt has expired . i was wondering if i could still apply for h-1 through my company or will have to apply for the k-3 or or IR1/CR-1- through my wife.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Leticia

[kruz_patz 22]

WHY YOU WANT TO FALL IN H1-B STUFF, and ofcourse IR1 is fastest option and very easy way out. K-3 is also a good option, but now a days K-3 visa and IR-1 VISA both are having same time. 5-6 months.

So it's always better to go through, IR-1. Besides, you will also save money in IR-1 compare to Adjustment of Status.

Edited March 24, 2010 by kruz_patz

[Rhiannercakes 14]

CR-1. You don't qualify for IR-1 until you've been married for two years.

You enter the US with a green card instead of having to adjust status in the US on a K-3.

CR-1 also costs less in the long run.

K-3 is obsolete.

Edited March 24, 2010 by Rhiannercakes

[fdespoux 0]

Take the CR1 route, its cheaper and does not take too long.

[Raluca805 1]

Can someone please explain to me what is the difference between CR-1 and IR-1 visa? I have been married for 4 years now,i am in the middle of I-130 process right now,so what would be the most suitable visa type for me, CR1 or IR1 ?

[sachinky 465]

If you've been married for more than 2 years, you will receive a IR-1. Which is basically a 10 year GC on arrival.

The K-3 is dead.