K3 vs CR-1/IR-1

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

To try to get a K-3 is slower, because when you file the I-129F, your I-130 will be pulled out of line and put back with the newer petition and you'll start over waiting.

[pieroot 43]

Since you guys are already married, you must file for CR1, I don't think you have an option.

[pushbrk 12,892]

Since you guys are already married, you must file for CR1, I don't think you have an option.

No, they can "file for" a K3. They just won't get the K3. Did you READ any of the previous posts that already gave the right answer before posting inaccurate information?

[bigdog 376]

Good luck on your quest.

[sunshine_84 11]

K3 is now a history. even if you file k3 after filing i130, your k3 will automatically get closed after i130 approval.

[Ariel & Claus 0]

Thank you everybody. We are now on the right track and we will be applying for the CR-1 only.

[pushbrk 12,892]

Thank you everybody. We are now on the right track and we will be applying for the CR-1 only.

Just to be clear, the process begins with the US Citizen filing one petition, not two petitions. When that petition is approved, the foreign spouse will apply for an immigrant visa. Which visa will be issued based on that application will be determined by how long you've been married when the visa is actually issued. If that's less than two years married, the visa will be CR1.

[Darnell 8,478]

Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/