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[JESsiegurl 0]

I’m Australian , looking to marry my americian partner in December. Ideally I want to eventually move over to America. Would the process be quicker if we married in Australia or America and what are the pros and cons? 

Thanks 

[aleful 1,905]

hi

 

it doesn't matter where you marry,, the process takes the same time, over a year

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

47 minutes ago, JESsiegurl said:

I’m Australian , looking to marry my americian partner in December. Ideally I want to eventually move over to America. Would the process be quicker if we married in Australia or America and what are the pros and cons? 

Thanks 

K-1

    More expensive than CR-1

    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)

    Spouse can not leave the US until she receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-4 months)

    Spouse can not work until she receives EAD (approx 3-4 months)

    some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period .

    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

CR-1

    Less expensive than K-1

    No AOS required.

    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US

    Spouse can start work if desired

    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card withing 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US

    Spouse  has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. 

 

All-in-all, the CR-1 is superior to the K-1 imo. 

[TBoneTX 45,312]

Thread is moved from the K-1 Process forum to the What Visa Do I Need forum.

[JESsiegurl 0]

21 hours ago, missileman said:

K-1

    More expensive than CR-1

    Requires Adjustment of Status after marriage (expensive and requires a lot of paperwork)

    Spouse can not leave the US until she receives approved Advance Parole (approx 3-4 months)

    Spouse can not work until she receives EAD (approx 3-4 months)

    some people have had problems with driver licenses, Social Security cards, leases, bank account during this period .

    Spouse will not receive Green Card for many months after Adjustment of Status is filed.

CR-1

    Less expensive than K-1

    No AOS required.

    Spouse can immediately travel outside the US

    Spouse can start work if desired

    Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card withing 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US

    Spouse  has legal permanent Resident status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US. 

 

All-in-all, the CR-1 is superior to the K-1 imo. 

So CR-1 is the best option 

Edited August 12, 2018 by JESsiegurl

[Crazy Cat 41,888]

1 minute ago, JESsiegurl said:

So CR-1 is the best option 

I wouldn't say it is absolutely the best option for every couple.  Each couple has their own priorities. But from the standpoint of cost, time to having the Green Card in hand, and the ability of the new immigrant spouse to work and/or travel outside the US upon arrival, a CR-1 has many advantages.  In my mind, the only advantage for the K-1 is that the couple can be together 2 or 3 months sooner. The differnce in wait times between a K-1 and a CR-1 are shrinking.  If a couple are able to visit during the process, then the CR-1 is much more attractive, imo.

In the long run, having the green card sooner, being able to make trips out of the country sooner, and the spouse being able to work immediately are the strong points....

 

I'm sure others have opinions which differ from mine, and I would never pretend to know which option is better for you.  Good luck on your journey.