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K1 or CR-1? I live in Vietnam now

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TylerTrúc   1

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I currently live in Vietnam with a student visa. I have been here three months and me and my girlfriend are wanting to marry and go to the US. We are not married yet and are trying to decide what is the best way to go. I plan on living here until she can come the the US. Does living here change anything?

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Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

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TylerTrúc   1

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Can I file for a CR1 in Vietnam or do I need to be in the US?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

Receive I-864 Package :

Send AOS Package :

Submit DS-261 : 2016-02-02

Receive IV Bill : 2016-02-05

Pay IV Bill : 2016-02-05

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TylerTrúc   1

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I have the option to go either route at this point. Any recommendation for one visa over the other? We would like to stay in Vietnam for at least another year so time isn't too important.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

Receive I-864 Package :

Send AOS Package :

Submit DS-261 : 2016-02-02

Receive IV Bill : 2016-02-05

Pay IV Bill : 2016-02-05

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I have the option to go either route at this point. Any recommendation for one visa over the other? We would like to stay in Vietnam for at least another year so time isn't too important.

I would do the CR-1 if I were you.

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TylerTrúc   1

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can I get a K1 visa if I have only made one trip to visit her even if the trip is long term?

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

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Send AOS Package :

Submit DS-261 : 2016-02-02

Receive IV Bill : 2016-02-05

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frontgear   194

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can I get a K1 visa if I have only made one trip to visit her even if the trip is long term?

Yes, as long as your last visit is within 2 years of your K1 filing date.

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Anh map   2,098

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You are living here. Get married here and then when you want to move to the US it should go much more smoothly than waiting for the K1 route. Living together as a married couple shows a better relationship than occasional visits and emails/chat/etc.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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hniHnitsuJ   8

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You are living here. Get married here and then when you want to move to the US it should go much more smoothly than waiting for the K1 route. Living together as a married couple shows a better relationship than occasional visits and emails/chat/etc.

Hello Anh Map.

Long time no thay (see). Are you still living in VN? How are you?

To OP.

If you are planing to living in VN for a period of time. Here is the best option for you to files DCF.

my 2 cents. Good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/82-direct-consular-filing-dcf-general-discussion/

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/460947-dcf-in-vietnam/

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DCF seems like a good route, but there is not a lot of information on people in Vietnam doing it.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

Receive I-864 Package :

Send AOS Package :

Submit DS-261 : 2016-02-02

Receive IV Bill : 2016-02-05

Pay IV Bill : 2016-02-05

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Anh map   2,098

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DCF has been successful in VN over the years. You shouldn't worry about that.

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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TylerTrúc   1

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DCF has been successful in VN over the years. You shouldn't worry about that.

Can you give me some more info on this? Everything I see says that VN doesn't do DCF.

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Marriage: 2015-08-07

I-130 Sent : 2015-12-19

I-130 NOA1 : 2015-12-24

I-130 Approved : 2016-01-13

NVC Received : 2016-01-22

Received DS-261 / AOS Bill : 2016-02-02

Pay AOS Bill : 2016-02-03

Receive I-864 Package :

Send AOS Package :

Submit DS-261 : 2016-02-02

Receive IV Bill : 2016-02-05

Pay IV Bill : 2016-02-05

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