K-3visa and CR1which one is better ?

[Jemal deen 9]

Please help me I have some question?

1) does k-3visa work in Ghana and if yes how long does it take ?

2) how long does it take for CR1 in Ghana before u can get an interview date ?

3) which one is the best ?

[Brazilian1901 12]

Can't speak to Ghana, but seems like K3 is not really a good option any more. It isn't really faster than a CR1, is more expensive and adds an extra step. Lots of forum posts if you search CR1 vs K3

From a wiki on this site (prices are a bit outdated, but still probably pretty proportional):

CR1 vs K3

If considering K-3 think carefully about it. CR-1 and K-3 tend to take about the same time, K-3 may save you about a month, however the K-3 has the added pain of adjustment of status, and it NOT a work authorized visa, so also has the added period of limbo waiting for EAD to be able to do things like take a job, get SSN, etc...

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3: I-130: $355 I-129F: NONE Consulate: $131 AOS: $1010 ($1496)

CR-1 I-130: $355 NVC I-864: $70 NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45) ($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Also check out this great compare tool

[Kastrs 723]

Please help me I have some question?

1) does k-3visa work in Ghana and if yes how long does it take ?

2) how long does it take for CR1 in Ghana before u can get an interview date ?

3) which one is the best ?

a K3 visa is basically obsolete, you will want a CR1 visa, the process takes around a year (this can be influenced by many factors)

Please read the guides on this site using a computer to get a better understanding of the CR1 visa process

[aaron2020 11,651]

You can only file for a K3 if you file for a CR1/IR1. The K3 will be closed when the I-130 is approved. You don't get a choice to continue the K3.

Expect a year.

[Brazilian1901 12]

I sent my I-130 mid February and got case complete at NVC yesterday for my IR-1 just to give some perspective. I think CR1/IR1 is the superior option.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

K3 is no longer viable and will be closed at NVC where you follow the path of the I-30/CR1.

From start to finish for Ghana it is about 12-18 months.

[Jemal deen 9]

Can't speak to Ghana, but seems like K3 is not really a good option any more. It isn't really faster than a CR1, is more expensive and adds an extra step. Lots of forum posts if you search CR1 vs K3

From a wiki on this site (prices are a bit outdated, but still probably pretty proportional):

CR1 vs K3

If considering K-3 think carefully about it. CR-1 and K-3 tend to take about the same time, K-3 may save you about a month, however the K-3 has the added pain of adjustment of status, and it NOT a work authorized visa, so also has the added period of limbo waiting for EAD to be able to do things like take a job, get SSN, etc...

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3: I-130: $355 I-129F: NONE Consulate: $131 AOS: $1010 ($1496)

CR-1 I-130: $355 NVC I-864: $70 NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45) ($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Also check out this great compare tool

Wow thank you very much

[Jemal deen 9]

Thank you all very much but I dint know why some people are so bad on 6 June 2016 I had my k-1 visa interview which my fiancé file for me since last September and at the interview I got the white lady I gave her all the evidence she ask for and she looked throug it and ask question and I gave her the correct answers and she said she want to see my fiancé IRS tax return so she said I should come back on 25 July 2016 I when and meet the black lady there and she ask for the tax I gave it to her and she look true it and started asking me questions and then say that our petition has expire for long time which is not our fault we have call the NVC several time to get it extend they said we shouldn't worry about it and my fiancé even write a letter and send it to the USA embassy in Ghana for them to extend it but they nerve mind us she sent emails too they didn't reply and she said again she don't believe there is a relationship that can lead to marry so she can give me the visa I was trying to show her the proof and this woman will not look at it I SWEAR I WILL HATE THIS WOMAN FOREVER I don't know if I should appeal for my k-1 or I should let my fiancé come for us to get married my finance have visit me 2x omg we have been crying since yesterday this is unfair please help me

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Thank you all very much but I dint know why some people are so bad on 6 June 2016 I had my k-1 visa interview which my fiancé file for me since last September and at the interview I got the white lady I gave her all the evidence she ask for and she looked throug it and ask question and I gave her the correct answers and she said she want to see my fiancé IRS tax return so she said I should come back on 25 July 2016 I when and meet the black lady there and she ask for the tax I gave it to her and she look true it and started asking me questions and then say that our petition has expire for long time which is not our fault we have call the NVC several time to get it extend they said we shouldn't worry about it and my fiancé even write a letter and send it to the USA embassy in Ghana for them to extend it but they nerve mind us she sent emails too they didn't reply and she said again she don't believe there is a relationship that can lead to marry so she can give me the visa I was trying to show her the proof and this woman will not look at it I SWEAR I WILL HATE THIS WOMAN FOREVER I don't know if I should appeal for my k-1 or I should let my fiancé come for us to get married my finance have visit me 2x omg we have been crying since yesterday this is unfair please help me

There is no appeal to a K1, it will expire. Marry and file a CR1. Sorry, Ghana denies many K1's.

[Jemal deen 9]

There is no appeal to a K1, it will expire. Marry and file a CR1. Sorry, Ghana denies many K1's.

So is there any way we can speed up the CR1 or do u think when we gave it to a lawyer can speed it up ?

[aaron2020 11,651]

So is there any way we can speed up the CR1 or do u think when we gave it to a lawyer can speed it up ?

There is no way for you to speed up the CR1.

There is nothing a lawyer can do to speed it up.

[Jemal deen 9]

There is no way for you to speed up the CR1.

There is nothing a lawyer can do to speed it up.

Okay thanks

[IssahluvsTanya 7]

My bro just forget about the K-1 and go for CR1 that's the best option and I wish u all the best and there is nothing u can do to speed up the process..call me if u can

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

So is there any way we can speed up the CR1 or do u think when we gave it to a lawyer can speed it up ?

No, some lawyers can even slow you down. Here is a tip, find the latest NVC thread and there you will learn how to be proactive

during the NVC stage to shorten the time a bit.

Here is an older one, find the current one >>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/580467-nvc-filers-january-2016/page-104

[Jemal deen 9]

No, some lawyers can even slow you down. Here is a tip, find the latest NVC thread and there you will learn how to be proactive

during the NVC stage to shorten the time a bit.

Here is an older one, find the current one >>>>> http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/580467-nvc-filers-january-2016/page-104

Thank you very much

My bro just forget about the K-1 and go for CR1 that's the best option and I wish u all the best and there is nothing u can do to speed up the process..call me if u can

I lost your contact due to change of cell phone that is why I didn't call u