JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2019 ARGENTINA K1 INTERVIEWS

[inneedofmyhb 217]

What does a sentencia de divorcio from Argentina look like? We have received an RFE and this is what they are requesting, what we submitted was not what they asked for. Does it say sentencia somewhere on the document? Thank you! 

[andreaam 514]

29 minutes ago, inneedofmyhb said:

What does a sentencia de divorcio from Argentina look like? We have received an RFE and this is what they are requesting, what we submitted was not what they asked for. Does it say sentencia somewhere on the document? Thank you! 

I'm glad to be helping out!  

I don´t know about sentencia de divorcio because neither me or my fiancee were married before. 

What I know is that is a paper a judge sign saying the marriage is over and definitive through documents

[inneedofmyhb 217]

1 minute ago, andreaam said:

I'm glad to be helping out!  

I don´t know about sentencia de divorcio because neither me or my fiancee were married before. 

What I know is that is a paper a judge sign saying the marriage is over and definitive through documents

Yes, that is what we originally sent with our 130 and they were not satisfied with that. But nowhere on the document it said sentencia. Unfortunately, my lawyer is of no help. He doesn’t even know what it should look like. Makes me a bit nervous, because and RFE Is your one and only chance to get them what they want before they approve. There are no second chances. Another thing I’ve added to my OCD list now. 🤯 but thank you. I’m going someone in this group was divorced in Argentina and can help me. 🙏🏼

[andreaam 514]

1 hour ago, Lucre said:

Hey guys, I'm trying not to freak out and I don't really know if I should post here but yesterday my fiance went to see an attorney and she said the cr1 visa is so much better than the k1 because you have the green card approved the sane moment you enter the US. I was a week away from sending the k1 packet. 

What I want to know is if any of you got the same advice from an attorney and still decided to go for the k1 and why. 

 

My only objection is that the cr1 takes more time but according to this attorney, it's almost the same as the k1

Is not the same at all. You can check the timelines here in visa journey and are pretty different.  After all is your call on what you want for the next year of your relationship. Here is a little comparison I found online.

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/he receives approved Advance Parole (about 5-6 months) 
Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (about 5-6 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 10 to 12 months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
Estimated timeline is approximately 8 to 10 months (NOA1 to Interview) This is officially quoted as 6 to 12 months.
K-1 Fees
$535 - USCIS Filing Fee
$265 per person - DS-160 (Visa Application)
$200 to $400 - Medical Fee
$1,225 per person - AOS Fee (Includes EAD/AP if filed together)
$750 per child under 14
$680 per person - ROC Fee
$640 per person Naturalization Fee
$85 per person Biometric Fee for Naturalization
$3,430 plus medical (K-1)
$2,895 plus medical (K-2 over 14 years old)
$2,420 plus medical (K-2 14 years old and younger)

CR-1 
Less expensive than K-1 
No Adjustment of Status (I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
Spouse has Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to the United States
Estimated timeline is 10 to 12 months (NOA1 to Interview) This is officially quoted at 12 to 14 months.
CR-1 Fees
$535 - USCIS Filing Fee
$120 - Affidavit of Support Fee
$325 - DS-260 (Visa Application)
$200 to $400 - Medical Fee
$220 - USCIS Immigrant Fee
$680 - ROC (if married less than 2 years at POE)
$640 per person Naturalization Fee
$85 per person Biometric Fee for Naturalization
$2,605 plus medical (per person if married less than 2 years at POE)
$1,925 plus medical (per person if married more than 2 years when filing)

[Lucre 45]

3 minutes ago, andreaam said:

Is not the same at all. You can check the timelines here in visa journey and are pretty different.  After all is your call on what you want for the next year of your relationship. Here is a little comparison I found online.

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/he receives approved Advance Parole (about 5-6 months) 
Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (about 5-6 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 10 to 12 months after Adjustment of Status is filed.
Estimated timeline is approximately 8 to 10 months (NOA1 to Interview) This is officially quoted as 6 to 12 months.
K-1 Fees
$535 - USCIS Filing Fee
$265 per person - DS-160 (Visa Application)
$200 to $400 - Medical Fee
$1,225 per person - AOS Fee (Includes EAD/AP if filed together)
$750 per child under 14
$680 per person - ROC Fee
$640 per person Naturalization Fee
$85 per person Biometric Fee for Naturalization
$3,430 plus medical (K-1)
$2,895 plus medical (K-2 over 14 years old)
$2,420 plus medical (K-2 14 years old and younger)

CR-1 
Less expensive than K-1 
No Adjustment of Status (I-485, I-131, I-765) required. 
Spouse can immediately travel outside the US 
Spouse is authorized to work immediately upon arrival. 
Spouse receives Social Security Card and Green Card within 2 or 3 weeks after entering the US 
Opening a bank account, getting a driver's license, etc. are very easily accomplished with GC, SS card, and passport.
Spouse has Legal Permanent Resident (LPR) status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to the United States
Estimated timeline is 10 to 12 months (NOA1 to Interview) This is officially quoted at 12 to 14 months.
CR-1 Fees
$535 - USCIS Filing Fee
$120 - Affidavit of Support Fee
$325 - DS-260 (Visa Application)
$200 to $400 - Medical Fee
$220 - USCIS Immigrant Fee
$680 - ROC (if married less than 2 years at POE)
$640 per person Naturalization Fee
$85 per person Biometric Fee for Naturalization
$2,605 plus medical (per person if married less than 2 years at POE)
$1,925 plus medical (per person if married more than 2 years when filing)

Thanks for the info. I guess I was going to have to fill out all the paperwork sooner or later but the time I'm willing to wait to be with my fiance is what is going to determine the decision, and the money, of course haha

[andreaam 514]

8 minutes ago, Lucre said:

Thanks for the info. I guess I was going to have to fill out all the paperwork sooner or later but the time I'm willing to wait to be with my fiance is what is going to determine the decision, and the money, of course haha

Yes exactly. And even K1 are moving faster in the last month. Mine took 4 months and 3 weeks to get approved and I've been checking that is taking 4 months for the majority now. For my point of view and in my case, we saw eachother 8 times in 2 years but the longest we spent together was 3 months. A K1 is shorter to wait and then once I'm there finally with him, I don't mind waiting for Advance Parole to leave the country or Employment Authorazation to work.

Voy a escribir en español porque no se si me termino de explicar. Considero que era mejor en mi caso la K1 porque la aprobación era más rápida para estar finalmente juntos sin tener que preocuparme que se me vence la visa. Después si es más la espera para tener la green card o las autorizaciones de trabajo, pero preferimos esperar juntos que separados.

[Lucre 45]

1 hour ago, andreaam said:

Yes exactly. And even K1 are moving faster in the last month. Mine took 4 months and 3 weeks to get approved and I've been checking that is taking 4 months for the majority now. For my point of view and in my case, we saw eachother 8 times in 2 years but the longest we spent together was 3 months. A K1 is shorter to wait and then once I'm there finally with him, I don't mind waiting for Advance Parole to leave the country or Employment Authorazation to work.

Voy a escribir en español porque no se si me termino de explicar. Considero que era mejor en mi caso la K1 porque la aprobación era más rápida para estar finalmente juntos sin tener que preocuparme que se me vence la visa. Después si es más la espera para tener la green card o las autorizaciones de trabajo, pero preferimos esperar juntos que separados.

I totally get it and I think like you, we'll see what we decide. Fingers crossed haha

[Fe.Ta 874]

Ladies!

 

We got the approval today! YAY!

 

[andreaam 514]

1 minute ago, Fe.Ta said:

Ladies!

 

We got the approval today! YAY!

 

 Congrats!! You are closer to the end  

[Fe.Ta 874]

2 minutes ago, andreaam said:

 Congrats!! You are closer to the end  

I guess that means more questions for you ladies!

[Javier Mera 217]

1 hour ago, Fe.Ta said:

Ladies!

 

We got the approval today! YAY!

 

Congrats! So how was the interview? What questions were you asked?

[Fe.Ta 874]

29 minutes ago, Javier Mera said:

Congrats! So how was the interview? What questions were you asked?

Still waiting on the interview.  Just got the NOA2 of the approval from USCIS.

[lily90 32]

hey guys!!! we just call to nvc and after 30 minuts we got our nvc number. they will send this week to the embassy!!! 

so im checking all documents now and i want to ask about the form I - 134 .

your fiances completed the blank spaces with n/a ?? or just they lived in blank 

[Fer Schvarztman 217]

Hello Peeps! Sorry for being away last week, Im working on my wedding dress while waitting the CEAC final approval. Wanted you to know today our case changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued" within 10 working days my visa will be finally issued in my passport. 

For the newies at the group, I had my approval delayed 11 days since my interview because I didn't have my "acta de nacimiento", instead I had my birth certificate. Please don't make this silly mistake! Will keep on helping you as much as possible while Im getting ready to travel to NY, see you all in the US, helping eachother with AOS 😊

 

Thank you so much for being part of this journey ❤

Edited April 2, 2019 by Fernanda R Sanz

[andreaam 514]

2 minutes ago, Fernanda R Sanz said:

Hello Peeps! Sorry for being away last week, Im working on my wedding dress while waitting the CEAC final approval. Wanted you to know today our case changed from "Administrative Processing" to "Issued" within 10 working days my visa will be finally issued in my passport. 

For the newies at the group, I had my approval delayed 11 days since my interview because I didn't have my "acta de nacimiento", instead I had my birth certificate. Please don't make this silly misstake! Will keep on helping you as much as possible while Im getting ready to travel to NY, see you all in the US, helping eachother with AOS 😊

 

Thank you so much for being part of this journey ❤

Congrats Fernanda!! after a long process you have finally reached the best part!! When are you going to USA?? Which part of NY? My fiancee lives in NYC and I'll be leaving there too