Need advice for K1 or CR1

[C&AH 104]

Depending on where your USC potential petitioner is from in the USA, airfare to the DR can be relatively reasonable. I always travel Spirit because it is the most economical and they fly to Santo Domingo and Santiago on a regular basis. This is to say that you really need some face time before filing. As for marriage in the DR, it can take anywhere from one to two weeks for the foreigner (in our case it was me) to be approved. Remember that the DR requires apostilles (was a new concept for me) for civil documents that includes a notarized affadavit of singlenes.

 

Best of luck to you. I wouldn't plan anything until you have met in person. One never knows!

[PedroYRosa 3]

25 minutes ago, debbiedoo said:

only the petitioner can withdraw a case, though it would have died on its own by now. 

 

i would expect a lot of questions about that relationship and tighter scrutiny of your current relationship.

I requested the cancelation of the case to my embassy by mail and letter, they gave me the steps to follow, it was evidenced where I requested him to send a scanned letter canceling the petition .. All emails that I send to the embassy and NVC where answered, even a physical  letter arrived home... I sent why I didn't want continue my petition! 

[PedroYRosa 3]

2 minutes ago, C&AH said:

Depending on where your USC potential petitioner is from in the USA, airfare to the DR can be relatively reasonable. I always travel Spirit because it is the most economical and they fly to Santo Domingo and Santiago on a regular basis. This is to say that you really need some face time before filing. As for marriage in the DR, it can take anywhere from one to two weeks for the foreigner (in our case it was me) to be approved. Remember that the DR requires apostilles (was a new concept for me) for civil documents that includes a notarized affadavit of singlenes.

 

Best of luck to you. I wouldn't plan anything until you have met in person. One never knows!

Yessssssss thank uuu!  

[jeanita68 231]

In my initial I130,  i didnt send any receipt of gifts or money. My husband (Dominican citizen) also told me in his country they look for that as evidence. He was also married prior to a USC and came to US on a spousal visa. The marriage didnt work out and before ROC he return to his country. ((Never overstayed)).We recieved rfe for a bonafide marriage n divorce papers. So this time i sent all western union receipt and gift receipts. I travel to DR almost every month since we met in 2015. But we are still waiting... 

Send everything you have and get more visits before filing. Just my suggestion

Good Luck

[PedroYRosa 3]

8 minutes ago, jeanita68 said:

In my initial I130,  i didnt send any receipt of gifts or money. My husband (Dominican citizen) also told me in his country they look for that as evidence. He was also married prior to a USC and came to US on a spousal visa. The marriage didnt work out and before ROC he return to his country. ((Never overstayed)).We recieved rfe for a bonafide marriage n divorce papers. So this time i sent all western union receipt and gift receipts. I travel to DR almost every month since we met in 2015. But we are still waiting... 

Send everything you have and get more visits before filing. Just my suggestion

Good Luck

Finally someone understands me with the money receipts!  Thanks for your advise  and I hope u can be with your husband soon!!!  

[kris&me 572]

3 hours ago, PedroYRosa said:

 

In my country it is normal that you put as evidence the receipts of purchases (gifts) from the internet ... Like a perfume, a necklace, nothing out of this world ... 

I know there are many post but my case is particular ...

in your country but not for US immigration

and sending money to foreigner looks like the USC is being used for money (to immigration)

face time is the important thing

so travel itinerary and hotel receipts/ meeting your family by photo proof

and more than a 2 week trip

good luck

[Mary Lou 681]

4 hours ago, PedroYRosa said:

In my previous petition I included all the aforementioned, I was approved in 2 months ... All the consulates are not the same ... In fact here they ask for the receipt of sending money as evidence! Good luck..

We went through the Embassy in DR and we were never asked for any receipts of sending money. 

[SalishSea 17,765]

5 hours ago, PedroYRosa said:

In my previous petition I included all the aforementioned, I was approved in 2 months ... All the consulates are not the same ... In fact here they ask for the receipt of sending money as evidence! Good luck..

Nothing is being approved that quickly anymore.  Most K-1s are taking 7 months + just for the petition approval.  CR-1s take 12+ months.

 

[PedroYRosa 3]

20 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Nothing is being approved that quickly anymore.  Most K-1s are taking 7 months + just for the petition approval.  CR-1s take 12+ months.

 

Thank you!  

[PedroYRosa 3]

2 hours ago, kris&me said:

in your country but not for US immigration

and sending money to foreigner looks like the USC is being used for money (to immigration)

face time is the important thing

so travel itinerary and hotel receipts/ meeting your family by photo proof

and more than a 2 week trip

good luck

Thank you!! 

[Liflead 112]

For CR1 or K1, you have to meet your partner at least once in person and I assume you haven't done that yet. Meet the partner in person first and then taking it ahead would make the case easy. Irrespective of whether you opt for CR1 or K1, it will take a year or almost a year for you to land in US. I do not think rejection of your sister's visa should affect your petition unless there is a different story to it. People do have failed relationships but such relationships shouldn't be a hindrance as long as your current relationship is genuine and you both are able to prove it with enough evidence.

 

With K-1, it takes on an average 8-10 months to get the visa. You will enter the US as fiance and get married there, post which you will have to file for AOS that will give you a conditional green card (processing of it takes another 6-10 months). With CR1, which takes anywhere between 12 to 18 months to get the visa, you will enter US as a spouse and a permanent resident. K1 gives you an opportunity to be with your partner sooner compared to the CR-1 visa. So, it is up to you both to decide which visa suits you.

[C&AH 104]

3 hours ago, Liflead said:

For CR1 or K1, you have to meet your partner at least once in person and I assume you haven't done that yet. Meet the partner in person first and then taking it ahead would make the case easy. Irrespective of whether you opt for CR1 or K1, it will take a year or almost a year for you to land in US. I do not think rejection of your sister's visa should affect your petition unless there is a different story to it. People do have failed relationships but such relationships shouldn't be a hindrance as long as your current relationship is genuine and you both are able to prove it with enough evidence.

 

With K-1, it takes on an average 8-10 months to get the visa. You will enter the US as fiance and get married there, post which you will have to file for AOS that will give you a conditional green card (processing of it takes another 6-10 months). With CR1, which takes anywhere between 12 to 18 months to get the visa, you will enter US as a spouse and a permanent resident. K1 gives you an opportunity to be with your partner sooner compared to the CR-1 visa. So, it is up to you both to decide which visa suits you.

Also, keep in mind that you will not be able to work or travel while in the adjustment period after entering the US. On the other hand, the CR-1 gives you the option to work and travel almost immediately upon arrival. Consider the following questions. Does your significant other earn enough income to support the both of you for several months? Is he able to pay the extra fees that go along with the K1? Do you have family in the DR that you need to visit? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the CR-1 might be a better option.  If not, then maybe the K1 is your route.  Again, meet first before even considering any visa. Not only is it a requirement but just plain smart since you really can't know a person until you have met face to face.

Edited August 29, 2018 by C&AH

[PedroYRosa 3]

8 minutes ago, C&AH said:

Also, keep in mind that you will not be able to work or travel while in the adjustment period after entering the US. On the other hand, the CR-1 gives you the option to work and travel almost immediately upon arrival. Consider the following questions. Does your significant other earn enough income to support the both of you for several months? Is he able to pay the extra fees that go along with the K1? Do you have family in the DR that you need to visit? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the CR-1 might be a better option.  If not, then maybe the K1 is your route.  Again, meet first before even considering any visa. Not only is it a requirement but just plain smart since you really can't know a person until you have met face to face.

Yes of course the first thing is to know us! Only that we have talked about what would happen in the future if everything goes well, we will almost see each other ... All the points you mentioned are valid !!! Thank you

[Liflead 112]

55 minutes ago, C&AH said:

Also, keep in mind that you will not be able to work or travel while in the adjustment period after entering the US. On the other hand, the CR-1 gives you the option to work and travel almost immediately upon arrival. Consider the following questions. Does your significant other earn enough income to support the both of you for several months? Is he able to pay the extra fees that go along with the K1? Do you have family in the DR that you need to visit? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then the CR-1 might be a better option.  If not, then maybe the K1 is your route.  Again, meet first before even considering any visa. Not only is it a requirement but just plain smart since you really can't know a person until you have met face to face.

Well! you can travel during your Adjustment of status (AOS) period but for that your will have to obtain Advance Parole. The Advance Parole is again a costly affair and it takes around 4 - 6 months to come from the date you apply it. 

 

Overall, if you have patience to wait then CR-1 is the best option as it gives you permanent residency, freedom to work and travel, and saves your money too.

[web2nala 7]

Also, you cannot correlate this filing to your previous one in 2016.  Although its only been two years, the visa landscape has changed a lot in that time.  Times frames have grown much larger and evidence of relationships is being scrutinized more.