k1 or cr1

[nickymicky 58]

Hello I am a US Citizen. I got a girl friend in Nepal. I am planning to go to Nepal after 3 months and would like to bring her to US soon. which way shall I choose so far I know is K1 or CR1. what is the best thing to choose ? how is the success rate in K1 visa or what need to be done to make it 100 % approval for visa. before choosing any direction I would like your valuable comment so that I will choose the right path.

 

thank you

[Seth And Quynh 77]

9 minutes ago, nickymicky said:

Hello I am a US Citizen. I got a girl friend in Nepal. I am planning to go to Nepal after 3 months and would like to bring her to US soon. which way shall I choose so far I know is K1 or CR1. what is the best thing to choose ? how is the success rate in K1 visa or what need to be done to make it 100 % approval for visa. before choosing any direction I would like your valuable comment so that I will choose the right path.

 

thank you

I would cr1 less paperwork and cost less,she can work and travel if she wants right away but it takes longer than a K1 Visa. Cr1 Visas from what I seen have a higher approval rate than k1 Visas overall.

Edited September 11, 2017 by Seth And Quynh

[nickymicky 58]

$$ cost is not the issue. paper work is not the problem.

just want the quicker process with 100 % success.

how long does k1 and cr1 takes.. is there a big gap

[Murph4865 597]

11 minutes ago, nickymicky said:

$$ cost is not the issue. paper work is not the problem.

just want the quicker process with 100 % success.

how long does k1 and cr1 takes.. is there a big gap

Cr1 takes 12 to 14 months

[nickymicky 58]

and K1

[LabOz 915]

12 minutes ago, nickymicky said:

and K1

K-1 is 7-10 months at this point. Last years it was 3-6 months

By the way NONE of them are 100%.

If you need help once you get started this is the place to go.

[Murph4865 597]

13 minutes ago, nickymicky said:

and K1

Average for approval is 5 to 8 months now and cost more no guarantee on 100% approval

[bakphx1 787]

The K1 is better if you want her to come sooner and marry here.  But it has a price.

 

Mentioned above are the additional costs. 

 

We got our CR1 in about 11 months.  So, keep in mind that that the K1 shaves off several months, but, with more expense and having to go through the system again, which means another chance for them to make a mistake, lose paperwork, etc.  CR1 comes with the Resident benefits.

 

She will not be able to work or travel on a K1 visa.  So really think about whether you are good with having someone very dependent on you for 6 months or so.  She should also think about whether she will be happy in that situation.  The plan may be for her to be a housewife, in which case it's fine. But I've seen couples having to live on one income while one person was bored, unable to work or study.

[nickymicky 58]

I am not concerned of $$ or paperwork because I got a house to live in so if she is not able to work for a year also we will be ok.

 

just thinking which way to choose K1 or CR1. if incase K1 gets denied I am thinking its going to be even  longer process. but if it gets approved then we are good no problem.

 

so much confused

[Lsthorpe1 129]

9 hours ago, nickymicky said:

Hello I am a US Citizen. I got a girl friend in Nepal. I am planning to go to Nepal after 3 months and would like to bring her to US soon. which way shall I choose so far I know is K1 or CR1. what is the best thing to choose ? how is the success rate in K1 visa or what need to be done to make it 100 % approval for visa. before choosing any direction I would like your valuable comment so that I will choose the right path.

 

thank you

Hey!

im a K1 filer and I wish I went the CR1 route! 

 

The K1 is a very dragged out process.

 

Ive been waiting since Januray 10th and I still haven't been approved. 

 

I'm from England, no previous convictions, no children, not previously married and been with my partner two years and visited 10+ times  (so you would think it would be pretty straight forward?)

 

At the end of the CR1 your parter will have a green card and be able to start their lives properly. Get a job etc!

 

At the the end of the K1 you still have a way to go! More waiting. Your partner won't be able to get a job or leave the country until you have filed more paper work and been approved.  

 

Neither are quick fixes!

 

good luck!

[Dashinka 23,535]

10 hours ago, nickymicky said:

I am not concerned of $$ or paperwork because I got a house to live in so if she is not able to work for a year also we will be ok.

 

just thinking which way to choose K1 or CR1. if incase K1 gets denied I am thinking its going to be even  longer process. but if it gets approved then we are good no problem.

 

so much confused

I think you need to research how easy it is to get married in Nepal as a US citizen.  For some countries, the laws are such that it takes quite a while to get the approval to marry legally.  As to the difference between the K1 and CR1, as others have mentioned, the CR1 is generally superior in that the spouse enters the US with a GC in hand (the endorsed CR1 Visa acts as a GC until the physical card comes in the mail).  However it is clear that the CR1 does take longer for a couple to physically be together (12-14 months or longer) vs the K1 (5-8 months or longer).  As you have stated, the advantages of being able to work and travel internationally immediately upon entry in the US or the need to apply for AOS are not high on your list and you are just concerned with time apart, then I would say take the K1 route which will require the AOS stage after entry and marriage as you will be able to get together sooner (assuming the process is smooth for your case).  As others have said, there are no 100% guarantees with either application, but if you have a straightforward case with no red-flags either would most likely be successful.

 

Good Luck!

[NikLR 13,220]

~~moved to what visa do I need from k1 progress reports~~

 

Why dont you ask your fiancee if she would be bored not working or upset at being completely dependent on you?  Some people think it would be fun or relaxing but when you're stuck at home or dependent on a transit system when your english isnt very good, it can quickly become boring and frustrating. This causes homesickness and fights between spouses.   Personally I think you see more break ups on a k1 visa but that also possible because they're far more common as people don't want to be married and living apart.

 Also ask your fiancee how traditional they are.  Maybe it's really important to her for her family to be at her wedding.  That won't happen if you marry in the USA.  Likely she will never have the wedding of her dreams on a k1 visa. 

 

This is a two person decision and honestly, as the foreigner, her decision matters more than yours.  She is the one giving up her country and her life as it is because she loves you.  Never take that for granted.    

[Dutchster 1,106]

Does she work now? Is she independent now? While the K-1 is certainly faster, your fiancee relies completely on you until she has her green card or work authorization. No work, no driving, barely any volunteering work can be done. 

Ask her what she rather chooses.

[nickymicky 58]

she is not working.. she is a student. just want her to come here sooner that's all. I got a house to live in and a good Job so $$ will not be a issue.

 

 

[aindian310 53]

Getting a success with a K1 visa will depend on how long both of you have known each other for, how many times have you visited her, pictures, chat logs, other joint documents -- more documents you will submit stronger your case will be. Also if you have a larger age difference it will be a red flag. 

 

I was in same situation as you sometime back, debating between K1/CR1. I ultimately went the CR1 route, although it takes longer you have a genuine relationship you can prove with a marriage certificate and if for some reason you still get denied you can challenge your application. While with K1 if you are denied for certain reason you don't have much ground for challenging the petition because you don't have any legal documents and eventually you might have to file for CR1. Also when it comes to K1 some embassy are more strict in approving then embassy in other countries (not sure how Nepal is like). 

 

Good luck