Which way is the most cost effective in the long haul

[carslo 0]

Hello fellow Journiers,

My fiance's divorce is soon and we are starting to weigh our options. We have been together for six years now, so I we had to wait a few months longer it would not be an issue. I know the K-1 process inside and out, and while it appears to be a shorter journey, I am wondering if in the long run actually getting married and doing it another way would possibly save money and frustration overall.

I live in Canada and he lives in California and we are both middle-aged so the thought of hurrying along for the sake of starting a family and such is not an issure.

I am wondering what some others thoughts on this might be.

Thanks in advance,

Carslo (stands for Carnell's love) not some strange version of Carlos

Edited February 23, 2007 by carslo

[misa 2]

CR-1 - cheapest but slowest, does not require adjustment of status

K1 - fastest but requires adjustment of status

K3 - faster than CR-1 but requires adjustment of status and an additional filing fee over the K1.

However, I just noticed that you're in Vancouver. If you file for a CR-1, you'd have to interview in Montreal and spend that money on flying out there and a hotel. Montreal is notoriously slow with interviews as well.

So the cheapest and fastest option for you would be the K1 (you'd interview in Vancouver). However adjustment of status is a big headache for a lot of people, so... consider your options and how much time you are willing to wait and the costs involved.

[carslo 0]

CR-1 - cheapest but slowest, does not require adjustment of status

K1 - fastest but requires adjustment of status

K3 - faster than CR-1 but requires adjustment of status and an additional filing fee over the K1.

However, I just noticed that you're in Vancouver. If you file for a CR-1, you'd have to interview in Montreal and spend that money on flying out there and a hotel. Montreal is notoriously slow with interviews as well.

So the cheapest and fastest option for you would be the K1 (you'd interview in Vancouver). However adjustment of status is a big headache for a lot of people, so... consider your options and how much time you are willing to wait and the costs involved.

Thanks for the reply, I thought CR-1's were being done in Vancouver now? With advance parole and adjustment of status fees and time, it might be better not to go K1, I have been saving my airmiles just incase I need to book a flight to Montreal. Good luck with your paperwork in Vancouver.

[riblet 0]

misa is correct, CR/IR1 is processed only in Montreal.

Good luck

[misa 2]

Thanks for the luck, I'll be a nervous wreck before my interview I'm sure, and good luck with whichever visa you decide to pursue. Also check out the Canada subforum, we're very friendly there.