K1 or K3 (return on visitor visa)?

[rocket34 0]

Hi all -

My gf will be returning to her native country (Taiwan) next week after her 6 month visitor visa stay in the US is done. We would like to marry and have identified the following scenarios. Could someone provide some clarity please?

K1 Visa route

=> While she is back in Taiwan I file for her K1 here in the US. When she gets her K1 she'll return to the US and we'll marry. How long will this process take? Up to a year?

K3 Visa route

=> Have her come back to the US on a another visitor visa and marry while she's here then file a K3 visa. Is this possible and how long will she have to remain back in her native country before she can re-return back to the US on another visitor visa?

Much appreciated!

[Inky 1,110]

Basically no, you do not file a K-3 the K-3 is no longer available. You would file a CR-1 if you were to get married.

[rocket34 0]

Basically no, you do not file a K-3 the K-3 is no longer available. You would file a CR-1 if you were to get married.

Thanks. How long does she have to stay in her native country until she can return to the US on another visitor visa?

[Inky 1,110]

Thanks. How long does she have to stay in her native country until she can return to the US on another visitor visa?

Is there a limit on visitation from her country? you might want to look up and see, many people will leave and come back a few weeks later without issue. Some have issue if it seems too soon or too many trips. Proof of returning home is always a good thing to bring so they have less suspicion of you intending to stay in the USA.

[rocket34 0]

Is there a limit on visitation from her country? you might want to look up and see, many people will leave and come back a few weeks later without issue. Some have issue if it seems too soon or too many trips. Proof of returning home is always a good thing to bring so they have less suspicion of you intending to stay in the USA.

I don't know. Not sure where I can find this information. Now you have me thinking if she should just come back on another visitor visa. I was leaning on the K1 route. Hmm

[Inky 1,110]

I don't know. Not sure where I can find this information. Now you have me thinking if she should just come back on another visitor visa. I was leaning on the K1 route. Hmm

She should be able to visit while waiting for the K-1 or a CR-1, basically comes down to cost / speed I think really.