K1 VS K3

[jarj 13]

Hi guys,

I would just like to know your opinion with regards to which is best based on the following:

• Which one is easier/faster to process? K1 or K3? Why?
• Which one is the cheapest? K1 or K3? Estimated expense please.

Thank you

[Boiler 46,284]

K3 is effectively no more.

[Transborderwife 4,666]

K3 is pretty much obsolete. You're looking at k1 vs cr1. Both have equal pros and cons and take roughly the same amount of time. For example k1 pro: get to spend early married life together while you adjust. Con: takes up to 90 days to receive work authorization after applying for AOS. Is also more expensive.

Cr1 pro: can work immediately on entering USA con: if no direct consular filing available, it's a year of married life apart from eachother.

[Pitaya 2,577]

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[awaywego 28]

I don't know that one or the other path is necessarily easier. You'd be looking more at what better fits your situation.

VJ's comparison guide should help. It lists approximate times (try the stats for the specific country for more info) and costs, as well as positives and negatives for each visa type. As another poster said, the K-3 is effectively no more, so you'd be looking at K-1 (fiance[e]) or CR-1 (spouse).

[jarj 13]

I don't know that one or the other path is necessarily easier. You'd be looking more at what better fits your situation.

VJ's comparison guide should help. It lists approximate times (try the stats for the specific country for more info) and costs, as well as positives and negatives for each visa type. As another poster said, the K-3 is effectively no more, so you'd be looking at K-1 (fiance[e]) or CR-1 (spouse).

yup. i just checked. Thank you.. Though K1 is more expensive.. it is the easiest and fastest. CR1 on the other hand is the cheapest yet separation to your husband/wife is longer.

Happy new year

[NikLR 13,232]

In actuality, the CR1 is likely faster to green card than the K1. The K1 is faster to visa though.