Which is faster??

[RiaB 1]

Hi! I am engaged and thinking of sponsoring my fiance who lives in Pakistan. I was wondering which is faster, fiance visa or spouse visa? And approx. how much is the waiting time? If the spouse visa is faster, I can go to Pakistan in January to get married. But I have no idea where to start so any help will be great!

[Saddle Bronc 124]

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[sowmyak 0]

In India the time line for both is the same approx 6 months. I'm not sure how it is different for Pakistan. I suspect it might be the same.

If you have proof of having met the person, boarding passes of you travel essentially, you can already file K1, so the clock can start ticking immediately. If you go back in Jan to get married and then file, the clock shall start ticking from Jan onwards. I'm also told that fiance visa is a lil' more expensive than spouse visa. Read up the guides well and check out the forms to get a better idea.

Its also a long journey so have plenty of patience.

Good Luck.

[Dakine 26]

Hi! I am engaged and thinking of sponsoring my fiance who lives in Pakistan. I was wondering which is faster, fiance visa or spouse visa? And approx. how much is the waiting time? If the spouse visa is faster, I can go to Pakistan in January to get married. But I have no idea where to start so any help will be great!

Non immigrant visas are faster but "slower", way more hassel and more costly in the long run.

Just a few reasons why to go with the an immigrant visa instead of a K3! Or K1.

The K1/K3 has to adjust status which cost a bit.

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

K3 /K1normally 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.

K1/K3 have 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 better chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the embassy interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor for the adjusting status interview.

CRs 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. CRs can start working WAY sooner than K visas.

I'm not sure what the actual time difference is at this time but if it's less than 2 months it wouldn't be worth what the K visas require.

[diphen 0]

Hi! I am engaged and thinking of sponsoring my fiance who lives in Pakistan. I was wondering which is faster, fiance visa or spouse visa? And approx. how much is the waiting time? If the spouse visa is faster, I can go to Pakistan in January to get married. But I have no idea where to start so any help will be great!

Spouse visa is better and cheaper in Fees wise........

[Neal851 3]

Non immigrant visas are faster but "slower", way more hassel and more costly in the long run.

Just a few reasons why to go with the an immigrant visa instead of a K3! Or K1.

The K1/K3 has to adjust status which cost a bit.

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

K3 /K1normally 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.

K1/K3 have 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 better chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the embassy interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor for the adjusting status interview.

CRs 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. CRs can start working WAY sooner than K visas.

I'm not sure what the actual time difference is at this time but if it's less than 2 months it wouldn't be worth what the K visas require.

Excellent detailed info.....