K1 (fiancee) Vs. Marriage Visa? - Casablanca

[RJandHamid 1,133]

11 hours ago, balba said:

Thank you for your input! In our case, we couldn't have gotten married, b/c my ex-wife and I were separated (and trying to work out our issues, but we never did and finally decided to get divorced). It took us almost 3 years to finalize our divorce and now that I'm single, I can move forward and get married

Another thing to add to your petition whether you file the K1 or CR1 is proof that you and your ex-wife were separated while you visited your new fiancee. I could see a CO questioning your relationship while the divorce was still pending, along with the other red flags that have been mentioned, notably the age difference and the fact that she has had seemingly little communication with your children, even if they are adults. 

 

I agree that the spousal visa is likely the best route for you, and it probably won't be an easy process, but as long as you address the red flags that you have already identified with solid proof of your relationship, the hurdles can be overcome. 

[balba 1]

Yeah, spousal visa sounds like the best way to go. Thanks

[janet3 1,170]

8 hours ago, balba said:

Yeah, spousal visa sounds like the best way to go. Thanks

It is what I believe I should have done....I am 4 months into waiting for my NOA2 for a k1 visa....I believe my k1 will take as much time as a CR1......and there are many more benifits to CR1.....

[balba 1]

Just now, janet3 said:

and there are many more benifits to CR1.....

Such as? Would you care to elaborate please?... Thanks

[millefleur 5,046]

9 hours ago, balba said:

Such as? Would you care to elaborate please?... Thanks

You get to work immediately from day one after entering the US on a CR-1. You don't have to apply to adjust status or apply for EAD/Advanced Parole, both of which cost money and take some months to process, not to mention additional paperwork and even an additional interview at times.

 

A CR-1 is an immigrant visa, which basically means you're automatically a permanent resident. With the K-1, this is not the case.

Edited June 9, 2017 by millefleur

[balba 1]

Thank you for all your responses! Now,  there's no doubt in my mind that a CR1 visa is the way to go... Cheers!