Still Deciding Between K1 or CR1

[islandlover2011 2]

I am still doing research and read through alot of information today. I am leaning towards the K-1 versus CR-1 but want to make sure I understand a few things. On the surface it seems like the CR1 is less expensive. I am wondering if that is the case if the beneficiary has a child

K-1

When you file the AOS if the fiance has a child do you have to pay the AOS fee for both of them ($985 x 2?)

Same question for the I-751(remove conditional permanent resident status) and change to permanent resident (within 2 yrs)$380 X 2

Work Authorization - look likes you can complete the form to work(I-765) when you are married and/or when you begin adjustment of status. Which is it after you marry or when you file for AOS? Do they have to have social security number first? Net question is how soon can they work if they come over on K1?

CR1

Do you have to do the AOS and pay AOS fee if you do the CR-1? Looks like if the relative is the spouse you do NOT have to file the AOS at any time correct?

When you do the I-751(remove conditional permanent resident status)do you do that for the spouse and his child.

Do you fill out an I-130 for spouse and his child? And pay the cost for each?

Working - with this visa they can work when they arrive and obtain a social security number correct?

[baron555 934]

I am still doing research and read through alot of information today. I am leaning towards the K-1 versus CR-1 but want to make sure I understand a few things. On the surface it seems like the CR1 is less expensive. I am wondering if that is the case if the beneficiary has a child

K-1

When you file the AOS if the fiance has a child do you have to pay the AOS fee for both of them ($985 x 2?) Yes, of course, both are immigrants and both need to asjust status.

Same question for the I-751(remove conditional permanent resident status) and change to permanent resident (within 2 yrs)$380 X 2 Yes

Work Authorization - look likes you can complete the form to work(I-765) when you are married and/or when you begin adjustment of status. Which is it after you marry or when you file for AOS? AOS

Do they have to have social security number first? No, but getting one is not an issue.

Net question is how soon can they work if they come over on K1? Once they obtain either the EAD or the GC. Usually the EAD comes soonner

CR1

Do you have to do the AOS and pay AOS fee if you do the CR-1? Looks like if the relative is the spouse you do NOT have to file the AOS at any time correct? Yes, I didn't know that answer at first but a quick, very quick look at the VJ Guides provided all the answers.

When you do the I-751(remove conditional permanent resident status)do you do that for the spouse and his child. YesDo you fill out an I-130 for spouse and his child? And pay the cost for each? Yes, always pay.

Working - with this visa they can work when they arrive and obtain a social security number correct? Yes to first and You always can get a SSN to second.

K-1 route is faster but may have slightly higher costs. CR-1 allows them to work sooner.

[Ryan H 3,828]

CR1

Do you have to do the AOS and pay AOS fee if you do the CR-1?

No. When a person arrives on a CR-1, they will receive a green card stamp in their passport. The actual green card will arrive in the mail a short time later. AOS not needed with CR-1.

Working - with this visa they can work when they arrive and obtain a social security number correct?

Yes. You are correct.

[islandlover2011 2]

Thanks Ryan and Baron!