K3-CR1 Debate

[MissStacey 1]

Ok, so I was chatting with someone who works at US Customs at the Airport. We talked about the K3 and CR1 process.

My understanding has been that if I enter the US on a K3 Visa, I can stay, file my EAD and file AOS.

He said- if I enter on the K3, I would still have to go back to Montreal and finish the CR1 process.

What makes this whole thing frustrating is that everyone tells you something diferent. Now I am in a tizzy and don't know if I am correct about this, or if he is.

Edited February 7, 2007 by Stacey33

[Flames9_RN 358]

U are correct, but he is sort of corerect. If you did the cr-1 as well, you have the OPTION of going back todo the cr-1 interview in MTL instead of AOS'ing. One just has to choose which is their better option!!

[Jersey Girl 2]

Never a dull moment, eh? You can come on K3 and adjust status. You can also come on K3 and go back to Montreal for the CR-1 interview. It's up to you. Which one is more efficient in terms of time and money?

[MissStacey 1]

I would definately prefer to go on K3 and AOS. Once I get back to the US, the rest can take as long as it needs to. We will be fine with that. He was so determined he was right- he made me mad. He kinda treated me like some dumb blonde. I have been working hard to understand this process and have come a long way since I started.

Edited February 7, 2007 by Stacey33

[Jersey Girl 2]

Pour me another glass of Beaujolais, Stacey, and let's compare notes, because my husband recently entered from Toronto on a K3 and we've filed for AOS.

The rules and forms seem to change on a monthly basis, which is why even an immigration attorney can't be up-to-date on all the latest changes!

Hang out here, get the information and real-life experiences, and move forward with your plan regardless of the pompous know-it-alls!

[riblet 0]

I pretty much ignore anything border guards or the mis-information 1-800 line tell me if it contradicts what I know.

I had a border official tell me that I could apply for a K1 for my husband before I was naturalized as a U.S. citizen.

A lot of them don't know what they are talking about, some of them do, but it won't benefit me in arguing with them, so I just thanked them for the advice

[Flames9_RN 358]

I would think depending where the cr-1 was, it would be easier to fly back and do the cr-1 interview. Guess one has to factor in travel costs, but less paperwork to send in.

[TRKCKL11 0]

Hi Stacey and all others in the same boat,I'm doing the same thing going to get to the U>S> and figure it out then the cr-1 letter stares at me on the desk. Once k3 is done I'll start figuring it all out with help from here good luck

[MissStacey 1]

I would LOVE to take Mel to Montreal. It is where I was born. The CR1 seems like it will be quite a long way off- I may try to talk to Mel and see if he would consider a trip there.

Edited February 8, 2007 by Stacey33

[CutienPurg 0]

we decided to adjust status.................reason being.......if we never have to utter the word MON-TRE-AAAAAAAAAAAL again after this k-3 ### pain it'll be too friggin soon.

[girl 37 7]

I would definately prefer to go on K3 and AOS. Once I get back to the US, the rest can take as long as it needs to. We will be fine with that. He was so determined he was right- he made me mad. He kinda treated me like some dumb blonde. I have been working hard to understand this process and have come a long way since I started.

Sounds like the jack-### I talked to in Edmonton.

[MissStacey 1]

This one was in Calgary.

One guy at the Edmonton Airport told me when I was denied entry to the US in September- that once my I 130 was approved, I take it to Calgary, they stamp it and I can go. He said it would take about a month. He was very sweet, but obviously a total moron.

[girl 37 7]

Looks like they send only the best & brightest to AB.

[Jersey Girl 2]

A trip to Montreal for two, including airfare, taxis to and from Dorval, hotel, meals, etc. can be quite costly. Although I love the city, it may not be the best choice, financially speaking, to go back for a CR-1 interview. We'll adjust status in New Jersey.

[girl 37 7]

I'm glad we went back for the CR-1 interview in Montreal. You can always find good deals on travelocity or orbitz or whatever, and then make it into a romantic vacation to reward yourselves for all of the stress you've endured. It's a great city!

The best part is, once you're in the US, NO MORE IMMIGRATION HASSLES! (priceless)