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BocaChicaBabe   6

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Definitely consider getting married in Ghana and apply for spousal visa if you have a desire to travel without waiting. I got married in Dominican Republic. My husband first entered the US on November 2 and we flew to Jamaica 2 days later.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

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ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Definitely consider getting married in Ghana and apply for spousal visa if you have a desire to travel without waiting. I got married in Dominican Republic. My husband first entered the US on November 2 and we flew to Jamaica 2 days later.

Oh that's awesome! That sounds like a way I may go as well. Yes! We want to do some traveling soon! So a wedding in Ghana and a reception party in Jamaica seems like it may be the plan!

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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Oh that's awesome! That sounds like a way I may go as well. Yes! We want to do some traveling soon! So a wedding in Ghana and a reception party in Jamaica seems like it may be the plan!

You realize that the wedding would need to take place before you file for the CR1 visa, after it is approved 9 to 12 months later then you would be looking at a reception in Jamaica. So,what are you going to do about your K1 application that is already in the pipeline?

BocaChicaBabe Collaborator

BocaChicaBabe   6

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Dominican Republic
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She stated in an earlier post that she has yet to start the process and she's trying to figure out which will be best for her.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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Definitely consider getting married in Ghana and apply for spousal visa if you have a desire to travel without waiting. I got married in Dominican Republic. My husband first entered the US on November 2 and we flew to Jamaica 2 days later.

I am considering that. Would both a k3 and CR1 Let him travel as soon as he arrives in the U.S.?

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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You realize that the wedding would need to take place before you file for the CR1 visa, after it is approved 9 to 12 months later then you would be looking at a reception in Jamaica. So,what are you going to do about your K1 application that is already in the pipeline?

I haven't started any process yet. I still have to decide before I go to Ghana in about a month.

She stated in an earlier post that she has yet to start the process and she's trying to figure out which will be best for her.

Thanks! I did.

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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I am considering that. Would both a k3 and CR1 Let him travel as soon as he arrives in the U.S.?

Forget the K3, it is not easily available from most consulars. With the CR1(spouse visa) the AOS is done before the visa is issued, which gives you a green card availability upon entery into the US.

ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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Forget the K3, it is not easily available from most consulars. With the CR1(spouse visa) the AOS is done before the visa is issued, which gives you a green card availability upon entery into the US.

I read that the K3 was created to get your spouse here faster. Can you tell me the major differences?

Thanks!

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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I read that the K3 was created to get your spouse here faster. Can you tell me the major differences?

Thanks!

The K3 has been slowly eliminated from most consular’s, because the K3 takes the same amount of time as the CR1 now.

K3-ia multiple entry visa for up to 2 years without a Green Card. No work privileges.

CR1- Green Card, with all LPR privileges.

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ghanalove1 Contributor

ghanalove1   1

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Ghana
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The K3 has been slowly eliminated from most consular’s, because the K3 takes the same amount of time as the CR1 now.

K3-ia multiple entry visa for up to 2 years without a Green Card. No work privileges.

CR1- Green Card, with all LPR privileges.

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LPR Privileges? Please explain. Thanks in advance!

"Instead of giving myself reasons why I can't, I give myself ways how I can!"

BocaChicaBabe Collaborator

BocaChicaBabe   6

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Dominican Republic
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I would suggest not letting the amount of time it could take be the determining factor. People seem to shy away from the CR1 because they're told it takes longer. In reality it may not be that much longer than the K1. According to the comparison guide, the K1 averages 7.5 months while the CR1 averages 9 months. Our CR1 process took 7 months. The time it takes depends on the case. There are some K1s that took longer than my CR1.

My choice to go with the CR1 was less about how long it would take and more about what privileges my husband would have upon his arrival. For me, an extra month's wait wasn't too bad if it meant he could travel/work/drive immediately. Think about what's more important to you and more beneficial to your situation.

~~~~USCIS~~~~
02-12-11 -- Mailed CR1 Petition (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
02-14-11 -- Petition delivered to the Chicago Lockbox
02-16-11 -- NOA1 Text/E-mail
02-22-11 -- I-797C received in the mail
05-24-11 -- NOA2 E-mail (no text, no RFE)
05-28-11 -- I-797C received in the mail

~~~~NVC~~~~
06-07-11 -- Case entered into system
06-08-11 -- Received e-mails with DS-3032 and AOS
06-09-11 -- E-mailed and snail mailed DS-3032 and paid AOS fee
06-10-11 -- AOS status: PAID
06-14-11 -- Mailed AOS package (USPS First-Class Mail)
06-15-11 -- DS-3032 e-mail accepted by NVC and IV bill generated
06-16-11 -- Paid IV bill
06-17-11 -- NVC withdrew money for IV bill from my account
06-23-11 -- IV status: PAID
06-24-11 -- Mailed IV package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)
06-27-11 -- IV package delivered
07-11-11 -- Final Review
07-12-11 -- CASE COMPLETE
08-03-11 -- E-Mail received about interview date
09-12-11 -- INTERVIEW

~~~~Removal of Conditions~~~~

08-02-13 -- ROC window opens

08-05-13 -- Mailed I-751 package (USPS Priority Mail with delivery confirmation)

08-09-13 -- Package delivered (Delayed at Post Office)
08-12-13 -- NOA1
08-15-13 -- Check cashed
08-24-13 -- Received biometrics letter for September 10
08-26-13 -- Early walk-in for biometrics
09-16-13 -- Received letter stating our case was transferred to CSC on September 12
10-02-13 -- Received text/email update. Case changed from "transferred to Local Office" to "was transferred and now being processed at a USCIS Office"

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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LPR Privileges? Please explain. Thanks in advance!

First, how much do you know about immigration -are you at immigration 101 ?

Second, have you done any research here on VJ regarding the consular you will be petitioning thru?

Do you know the basic about immigration for a spouse mainly the first 4 years of this process?

Third, LPR privileges - they have the same priviligews as a US citizen, but they are not citizens.

LIFE'SJOURNEY Mentor

LIFE'SJOURNEY   970

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Jamaica
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First, how much do you know about immigration -are you at immigration 101 ?

Second, have you done any research here on VJ regarding the consular you will be petitioning thru?

Do you know the basic about immigration for a spouse mainly the first 4 years of this process?

Third, LPR privileges - they have the most of the priviligews as a US citizen, but they are not citizens. THEY CANNOT VOTE. This statement has been corrected to say "most'

 
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