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Hi there,

I am US citizen, my fiancee is Chinese citizen. After we did some basic research in this wonderful web site, we find out that the average processing time for CR-1 is 9 months. But it takes much less time to process K-1 visa.

So we want to decide which way we should proceed; cost and all the hassles after she arrives in US through K-1 are not problems to us.

which way should we choose? How much chance will she get K-1 visa if this is the way we wanna go?

Thanks for any comments!

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Hi there,

I am US citizen, my fiancee is Chinese citizen. After we did some basic research in this wonderful web site, we find out that the average processing time for CR-1 is 9 months. But it takes much less time to process K-1 visa.

So we want to decide which way we should proceed; cost and all the hassles after she arrives in US through K-1 are not problems to us.

which way should we choose? How much chance will she get K-1 visa if this is the way we wanna go?

Thanks for any comments!

The choice is yours to save time or money. The K-1 route has more hassle and expenses but the time difference is not that much anymore. It's your call!

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VanessaTony Grand Master

VanessaTony   3,567

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It's completely up to you.

The K1 is a "be together sooner" visa. The CR-1 is a "work and leave US on entry visa".

The K1 means you can file right now. The Cr-1 means you have to wait until you get together next and marry. CR-1 means being apart from your wife, not just your fiancee.

If the not working for months doesn't bother you (with the K1) and the effort of AOS (which honestly isn't that bad) then I would file the K1. It means you're together quicker.

Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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Darnell   8,478

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I vote for 'CR-1 visa'.

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VanessaTony   3,567

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Thanks a lot for all the replies!

I notice the time diff is only 2 months (correct?), so probably CR-1 is the way to go.

The PROCESSING difference might only be 2 months (could increase with RFE's or decrease if USCIS are on their game) but the time difference will increase depending on how long it takes for you guys to get together and marry.

The CR-1 IS superior in terms of the working and travelling immediately but I simply don't like the idea of getting married and then spending almost all of the first year of marriage apart. Travelling and working immediately on entry for my (then) fiance and I wasn't a huge enough deal for us to be okay with being apart from our husband/wife. If you and your fiancee are okay with that then sure, go the CR-1.

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Aussie K1 process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/206016-australian-beneficiaries-packet-3-to-interview-date/
AOS, EAD & AP - the Aussie Way (including document list) - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/235331-aos-ead-ap-from-k1-the-aussie-way-doc-list-included/
ROC April 2012 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/358760-i-751-april-2012-filers/ (includes document list)
N-400 April 2013 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/ (includes document list)

N-400 Interview review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814

N-400 Oath Ceremony review - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6537699
Aussie Chat page continued - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/331922-new-2011-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/
Aussie Name Change on Passport Process - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/248400-australian-passport-name-change-process/
Travel on maiden name passport with married name GC, tickets in married name - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/183541-land-downunder-aussie-aussie-aussie-oi-oi-oi/page__view__findpost__p__4135806
Shipping Costs from Aus to US - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/293179-shipping-costs-aus-to-usa/

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- For my "standard" timeline please see timeline to the left
- For timeline with Aussie specifics & more detailed info, please see the "About Me" section of my profile

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The PROCESSING difference might only be 2 months (could increase with RFE's or decrease if USCIS are on their game) but the time difference will increase depending on how long it takes for you guys to get together and marry.

The CR-1 IS superior in terms of the working and travelling immediately but I simply don't like the idea of getting married and then spending almost all of the first year of marriage apart. Travelling and working immediately on entry for my (then) fiance and I wasn't a huge enough deal for us to be okay with being apart from our husband/wife. If you and your fiancee are okay with that then sure, go the CR-1.

thanks!

actually I don't oppose k-1 at all. the thing we are worrying about is how likely my fiancee will get her k-1, if we decide to choose k-1.....

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thanks!

actually I don't oppose k-1 at all. the thing we are worrying about is how likely my fiancee will get her k-1, if we decide to choose k-1.....

Mind you, you have to be married first and obtain a marriage certificate and other documents of proof before you file for the CR-1. You would include the evidence of your marriage with the I-130 petition for your CR-1.

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iampatricias   17

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thanks!

actually I don't oppose k-1 at all. the thing we are worrying about is how likely my fiancee will get her k-1, if we decide to choose k-1.....

The likelihood really is the same for K1 and CR1 - I don't think there's any reason the CR1 is more of a sure-thing than the K1 from everything I've read the last few months... For the K1 visa, at the USCIS stage, you only have to prove you've met in person the 2yrs before filing, and at the consular stage, "proof of a bona fide relationship" seems to be less of a concern than for the CR1 visa, in which case you have to provide more evidence that you're engaged in a real marriage relationship, which I personally think is more difficult when you're living apart...

I might be off base on this - if so, I'd be happily corrected!

April, 2009 - We met

May, 2009 - We wooed

June, 2010 - We got engaged, looking forward to a small August 2010 wedding

** Reality Check: K-1 Process**

July 22, 2010 - NOA1

**5 months of patient waiting**

December 29, 2011 - call around for information about delay

January 5, 2011 - RFE notice (first online status update yet!)

January 10, 2011 - RFE Hardcopy

January 13, 2011 - RFE Response acknowledged

January 24, 2011 - NOA2 (at last!!)

February 3, 2011 - application sent from NVC to Montreal (aka. the Abyss?)

March 7, 2011 - Packet 3 sent to me

March 10, 2011 - Packet 3 delivered to Montreal

March 21, 2011 - Packet 4 sent to me

April 5, 2011 - Medical

April 13, 2011 - Interview - approved!

April 20, 2011 - visa in hand

May 9, 2011 - POE (Buffalo, NY)

May 10, 2011 - wedding :)

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If I started out today, I would go with the K1. If that failed I would re apply another K1 the next week.

April 2008 Met online ..................... March 2010.. 3 week visit......... 19 Nov...Sent DS230 & I-864

April 2009 Met in Chongqing .......... 09 March 2010 .. Marry.................17Dec...NVC lost 230 and 864

04 May 09 Apply K1 .................... 10 April .. Apply CR1....................20Dec..NVC found 230

18 May 09 NOA 1......................... 20 April... NOA1...........................28Dec..sent more 864 docs

16 Sep 09 NOA 2......................... 06 Oct..... NOA2...........................2011

08 Nov 09 P3................................... 21 Oct..... Have Case #..............21 Jan...SIF

06 Dec 09 P4............................... 30 OCt..... Have DS-3032...............26 Jan .. CC

29 Dec 09. Interview..................... 1 Nov..... email Ds-3032...............1 Apr, 3 week visit

29 Dec,,,,No Visa.......................... 1 Nov......paid AOS.......................4 May Interview.Approved..

9 Aug 2010 I-129F ended.............. 5 Nov......paid IV.........,,,,,,,,,,, ..... 28 June, Received Visa

............................................................................................................22 July, arrive USA..

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I vote for CR-1.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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