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Interview Timing for IR/CR1s vs K1 visas

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Ryan H Grand Master

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to US Embassy & Consulate Discussion; topic involves this phase of the process and different visa types are discussed.

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I honestly didn't know that. What is the reason they don't let IR1/CR1s schedule their own interviews? Honestly, the more and more I read the more and more it seems like K-1s get all the perks: rapid approval at the USCIS stage, ability to pick their interview date etc. etc. :( Upsets me so much...

Maybe since K-1 visas are non-immigrant visas, the applicants also get the option to schedule their interviews just as one would do when applying for a tourist visa. I don't think it's "preference" per se, but rather just the "type" of visa. ~~~

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