K-1, K-3, or Cr-1?

[contrapuntal62 1]

5 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Yup, it's the NCLEX. That said, note that this isn't jsut something where she can schedule the exam, pass, and be done with it. One must first qualify for the NCLEX, which almost always involves Credential Verification (CV). This process took a few months for my now-wife (she's an RN) even with paying an extra $300 for an expedite.

They may also require passing an standardized English Proficiency exam, if the classes were not in English.

Thank you so much. Personally, we have agreed that our financial goal is to live off of one salary (mine) for up to the first year if needed. I can do this when the time comes, and it is not a problem as  my income will be fine. (Well of course, I cannot predict the future). In other words, we already have monthly expenditure budget agreements/understandings for rent, car payments etc. Fortunately--she is really good with numbers as I am not.

 

She speaks perfectly fine English with a most addictive and alluring African accent (not SA> just A) and was educated in English.

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[David & Diana R 1,005]

10 minutes ago, contrapuntal62 said:

Again thanks. So when I read a statement like this "Most immigrants from high fraud countries have a better chance of being approved for a spouse visa." I can discount it  http://mypathtocitizenship.com/which-countries-are-on-the-uscis-high-fraud-list/

You really are a cocky person.  People here are trying to help you and you keep giving wise answers and "providing proof" that the person helping you is wrong.  What do you need us for?  You apparently know everything...including acronyms....

[contrapuntal62 1]

6 minutes ago, David & Zoila said:

You really are a cocky person.  People here are trying to help you and you keep giving wise answers and "providing proof" that the person helping you is wrong.  What do you need us for?  You apparently know everything...including acronyms....

1. I do not take the as an insult--the ad hominem "cocky--because you do not even know me.

2. I did not mean that question sarcastically, but seriously. What I was trying to say was that there are many places (that was a site another member sent to me) that simply do not reflect Ghana reality with generalizations like " "Most immigrants from high fraud countries have a better chance of being approved for a spouse visa."

 

I was confirming to O&GForever that her personal experience, and that of the others here is way more valuable than generalizations. If I did not make that clear, mea culpa,but no need for personal attacks--I have thanked how many members so far? and I have intentionally insulted how many so far?--and to what advantage would that be for me? I think you totally misunderstood that post, and maybe others as well. I have NEVER in any post here sought to personally insult someone by calling them names. That is not me.

Edited June 26, 2018 by contrapuntal62

[David & Diana R 1,005]

2 minutes ago, contrapuntal62 said:

1. I do not take the as an insult--the ad hominem "cocky--because you do not even know me.

2. I did not mean that question sarcastically, but seriously. What I was trying to say was that there are many places (that was a site another member sent to me) that simply do not reflect Ghana reality with generalizations like "

It would be nice if you quit using all them fancy book-learnin' words and stuff.  Complete sentences would be helpful.

[Rocko20 159]

19 hours ago, contrapuntal62 said:

she lives in West Africa. We met on an obscure special shared interest dating website. (We both deleted our accounts within a couple days of meeting).

I live in Texas. We want to meet in person so my original plan is to visit her in January, then file K-1 immediately upon return. Or should we marry there? Or just what is best? I am a newbie and did not even know of the Tourist Visa Cr-1 option until today. She is graduating from nursing school this year. opinions and advice much appreciated.

Peace

How do you know you want to marry this person if you haven't even met yet?

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

OP-  I would advise you to meet her face to face and spend as much time as you can with her before making marriage arrangements.  All K-1 and CR-1 visas ( and especially for high fraud countries ) require a lot of planning, patience, determination, and money.  In your case, I would suggest a LOT of quality evidence and a lot of actual face time.......but don't rush into a marriage on the first visit.  It would be unfortunate to start off your journey with that red flag.  Good Luck.

 

-Retired RN

[O&GForever 387]

1 hour ago, contrapuntal62 said:

Again thanks. So when I read a statement like this "Most immigrants from high fraud countries have a better chance of being approved for a spouse visa." I can discount it  http://mypathtocitizenship.com/which-countries-are-on-the-uscis-high-fraud-list/

A CR1 is more likely to be approved as long as you prepare well and have the right type of evidence. I have been on this site or at least been reading posts on it since I met my husband in 2014. I have seen plenty of people denied in Ghana....both CR1s and K1s. My husband and I are one of thoses who’s K1 was denied because of the very difficult embassy. I have also seen many succeed...especially recently. 

 

Please make sure to read through the portal and the reviews. It will give you a better understanding of the unique challenges you face simply because your fiancé is in Ghana.

 

Also take a look at my timeline and the review I wrote. I listed every piece of evidence we sent in for our CR1. What we had to send in is way more than those going through countries that are considered lower fraud. 

[JoannaV 174]

5 hours ago, contrapuntal62 said:

7 hours ago, O&GForever said:

Having been through the Ghana embassy myself, I would highly recommend multiple trips and to stay as long as you can. I made 5 trips in 2 1/2 years in order to get my husband here. You're facing a very challenging embassy, so be prepared with plenty of good, quality evidence. I would highly recommend reading through the Ghana portal and the Consulate reviews to get a good understanding of the challenge you will be up against. 

 

Which visa path you choose is up to you. The process is shorter, but it will cost more and your fiance won't be able to work until after you're married and she receives an Employee Authorization. I've seen quite a few K1s approved recently through that embassy. That said history shows K1s are less likely to get approved in Ghana than a CR1. 

 

The CR1 will take a longer time, but she will get her greencard soon after arriving and can work immediately. 

 

Either way like I said earlier, plan to make multiple trips, collect a lot of good evidence to send in with your petition (frontloading) and prepare well. 

Again thanks. So when I read a statement like this "Most immigrants from high fraud countries have a better chance of being approved for a spouse visa." I can discount it  http://mypathtocitizenship.com/which-countries-are-on-the-uscis-high-fraud-list/

The statement you quoted is the same as what O&GForever said. Better chance of being approved for a spousal visa than a fiance visa = "That said history shows K1s are less likely to get approved in Ghana than a CR1."

You have plenty of time to decide what to do, and reevaluate each step of the way. Processing times sometimes change - back when I applied CR1 was quicker than K1.

[Jojo92122 1,924]

13 hours ago, contrapuntal62 said:

1. I do not take the as an insult--the ad hominem "cocky--because you do not even know me.

2. I did not mean that question sarcastically, but seriously. What I was trying to say was that there are many places (that was a site another member sent to me) that simply do not reflect Ghana reality with generalizations like " "Most immigrants from high fraud countries have a better chance of being approved for a spouse visa."

 

I was confirming to O&GForever that her personal experience, and that of the others here is way more valuable than generalizations. If I did not make that clear, mea culpa,but no need for personal attacks--I have thanked how many members so far? and I have intentionally insulted how many so far?--and to what advantage would that be for me? I think you totally misunderstood that post, and maybe others as well. I have NEVER in any post here sought to personally insult someone by calling them names. That is not me.

Bwaaaaa!!!!!  

 

For a newbie, you sure like to tell people with years of immigration experience that they are wrong and you can "prove" it.

 

Good luck.  

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

   High fraud countries have their cases looked at more closely because of the length that people will go to get to the US from those places.  I recently had a older friend that had gotten into online sites while waiting for a divorce and wanted some visa advise about a young nursing student from Ghana named Bernice he had been chatting with.   I smelled a rat and started poking .  She was a nursing student on the site he used,  a teaching student on another ,  a police cadet on a third , single on all , but on yet another site had posted pictures of her family including her man.   Saved him the cost of a trip.  She tried to deny everything to keep him hooked ( yes he was ready to run over and do what it took to bring her back when he approached me )  But it is that sort of stuff that makes them  check out everything.  They will assume your lady is just like Bernice. 

[Boiler 45,533]

Has Ghana taken over from Nigeria as the number one?

 

Reading VJ you would think so.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Nigeria has taken a lot of there visa plotting to closed face book groups. 

[O&GForever 387]

1 hour ago, NigeriaorBust said:

   High fraud countries have their cases looked at more closely because of the length that people will go to get to the US from those places.  I recently had a older friend that had gotten into online sites while waiting for a divorce and wanted some visa advise about a young nursing student from Ghana named Bernice he had been chatting with.   I smelled a rat and started poking .  She was a nursing student on the site he used,  a teaching student on another ,  a police cadet on a third , single on all , but on yet another site had posted pictures of her family including her man.   Saved him the cost of a trip.  She tried to deny everything to keep him hooked ( yes he was ready to run over and do what it took to bring her back when he approached me )  But it is that sort of stuff that makes them  check out everything.  They will assume your lady is just like Bernice. 

I know this kind of stuff goes on a lot, especially in Ghana, but every time I hear about the lengths people go to in order to get a visa it just makes me sad and angry. Its garbage like this that made it so difficult for me to get my husband here and the reason many of my friend are continuing to fight to get their partners here years after applying. It's also the reason my in-laws will never be able to get visitor visas to come here and visit. Very, very unfortunate, because there are good people in places like Ghana but people like this give the country a bad name. 

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[Boiler 45,533]

1 hour ago, NigeriaorBust said:

Nigeria has taken a lot of there visa plotting to closed face book groups. 

Wondered why things had gone quiet..

[contrapuntal62 1]

2 hours ago, NigeriaorBust said:

   High fraud countries have their cases looked at more closely because of the length that people will go to get to the US from those places.  I recently had a older friend that had gotten into online sites while waiting for a divorce and wanted some visa advise about a young nursing student from Ghana named Bernice he had been chatting with.   I smelled a rat and started poking .  She was a nursing student on the site he used,  a teaching student on another ,  a police cadet on a third , single on all , but on yet another site had posted pictures of her family including her man.   Saved him the cost of a trip.  She tried to deny everything to keep him hooked ( yes he was ready to run over and do what it took to bring her back when he approached me )  But it is that sort of stuff that makes them  check out everything.  They will assume your lady is just like Bernice. 

Thank you for your input.

So exactly how was Bernice committing fraud? In other words, what was she hoping to get or what was she getting from all of these men, cash? marriage ?--. If he was ready to run over there, what did she intend to happen? A Cr-1, she gets married, moves to states, then leaves him? Or did she just want to live off the combined donations from these men? What is the end goal?

I know there are repercussions if one does not marry within 90 days on the K-1 (the person goes back home), but on the CR-1 are there likewise repercussions to dissuade/prevent fraud?

 

Yes, I was able to find many young female fraudsters (or charges of fraud) doing pretty simple searches, so I have no doubt as to their existence. On some dating sites, I think the fraudsters are glaringly obvious.

 

Edited June 27, 2018 by contrapuntal62