Wait out K-1 or go CR-1?

[JFH 12,191]

22 hours ago, Cheburashka34 said:

If you start over with CR1 you may be waiting another year and a half. DOS just announced they are giving K visas high priority so it would be faster if you stick with K1

No, they said embassies are “authorized to give high priority” to K-1s. Whether they actually will is another story. 

Edited September 1, 2020 by JFH

[Crazy Cat 42,308]

24 minutes ago, JFH said:

Off to Vegas you go for a quick wedding... it will save the best part of $1000 to get it done fast once he gets here. 

Is @Loren Y still officiating marriages in Las Vegas for VJ members?  Might be a good option.

Edited September 1, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[:Sarah: 84]

25 minutes ago, JFH said:

it will save the best part of $1000 to get it done fast once he gets here. 

Sorry I tried to msg you to avoid derailing from the topic here but it says you cannot accept msgs.

 

What costs $1000? I thought marriage license or certificate costs maybe $100? 

 

@Paul & Mary did give me some awesome destinations such as vegas, reno, tahoe for me which I'm considering for fast processing.

 

I'm a newbie about steps after K1, do you mind giving me some advice?

Edited September 1, 2020 by :Sarah:

[HRQX 4,145]

12 minutes ago, :Sarah: said:

What costs $1000?

There are fee changes scheduled to take effect on October 2nd. The new totals depend on the following;

• Filing for I-485, I-765, and I-131 new total fee: $2270. ($1045 more expensive than right now)
• Filing for I-485 and I-765 new total fee: $1680. ($455 more expensive than right now)
• Filing for I-485 and I-131 new total fee: $1720. ($495 more expensive than right now)
• Filing only I-485 new total fee: $1130. (It's actually cheaper than right now by $95)

[:Sarah: 84]

7 minutes ago, HRQX said:

There are fee changes scheduled to take effect on October 2nd. The new totals depend on the following;

• Filing for I-485, I-765, and I-131 new total fee: $2270. ($1045 more expensive than right now)
• Filing for I-485 and I-765 new total fee: $1680. ($455 more expensive than right now)
• Filing for I-485 and I-131 new total fee: $1720. ($495 more expensive than right now)
• Filing only I-485 new total fee: $1130. (It's actually cheaper than right now by $95)

Oh those! yes haha, I just learned from previous page. I thought there was ~$1000 to get married.

[Just Paul 4,595]

29 minutes ago, :Sarah: said:

Sorry I tried to msg you to avoid derailing from the topic here but it says you cannot accept msgs.

 

What costs $1000? I thought marriage license or certificate costs maybe $100? 

 

@Paul & Mary did give me some awesome destinations such as vegas, reno, tahoe for me which I'm considering for fast processing.

 

I'm a newbie about steps after K1, do you mind giving me some advice?

@Loren Ywas who I was thinking about in Vegas!

[Cheburashka34 228]

1 hour ago, JFH said:

No, they said embassies are “authorized to give high priority” to K-1s. Whether they actually will is another story. 

Okay. Just taking any positive news I can get. Thanks though

[Loren Y 2,756]

4 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

Is @Loren Y still officiating marriages in Las Vegas for VJ members?  Might be a good option.

I'm still available for Vegas weddings. Costs around 80 for the license and I don't charge for my service for anyone from the forums here. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me and I will send you my contact information.

[Loren Y 2,756]

4 hours ago, :Sarah: said:

Sorry I tried to msg you to avoid derailing from the topic here but it says you cannot accept msgs.

 

What costs $1000? I thought marriage license or certificate costs maybe $100? 

 

@Paul & Mary did give me some awesome destinations such as vegas, reno, tahoe for me which I'm considering for fast processing.

 

I'm a newbie about steps after K1, do you mind giving me some advice?

I'm available for Vegas weddings. Under 100 for the license and my service is Free to members here. I can have everything done in under an hour. Message me for my contact information.

[zham 12]

Stick to K1 and check with your embassy. I got an email from our Embassy that they resumed interviews for K1 starting 17th September. Patience

[HRQX 4,145]

2 minutes ago, zham said:

Stick to K1 and check with your embassy. I got an email from our Embassy that they resumed interviews for K1 starting 17th September. Patience

The difference is that UAE is an unrestricted country and Poland (where K-1 applicants that reside in Belarus must apply) is restricted by Schengen Area proclamation. What consulates in Schengen Area are stating:

Those same consulates are still issuing IR-1/CR-1 visas because spouses of US citizens are exempt to Schengen Area proclamation.

[Crazy Cat 42,308]

10 hours ago, Loren Y said:

I'm still available for Vegas weddings. Costs around 80 for the license and I don't charge for my service for anyone from the forums here. Can have you married and certificate in hand in under an hour. Message me and I will send you my contact information.

WOW!!!!  I don't need your service right now, but I certainly recognize your extreme generous offer to VJ members @Loren Y....Thank you....😊

Edited September 2, 2020 by Lucky Cat

[MissOphelia 50]

On 9/1/2020 at 8:28 AM, kostyaby said:

So I am currently with my fiancé. 

 

We filed K-1 in early April. We still did not receive NOA2 since things are going so slow. Additionally, embassies are not processing K-1 visas.

 

We are considering going the CR-1 route, since it's much more stable and there is too much uncertainty and backlog with K-1, which may take longer than the 1 year CR-1 wait time.

 

Any suggestions on how to proceed?

If you have already started the K1 process, don't start new with a CR1. You're already in the system and things will start to move shortly. Restarting will only cost you more  time and money 

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, MissOphelia said:

You're already in the system and things will start to move shortly.

Most likely still an indefinite wait at Warsaw embassy (where K-1 applicants that reside in Belarus have the interview) because Schengen Area proclamation is still in effect.

 

Switching to CR-1 should at least be properly considered by OP.

[kostyaby 9]

9 hours ago, HRQX said:

Most likely still an indefinite wait at Warsaw embassy (where K-1 applicants that reside in Belarus have the interview) because Schengen Area proclamation is still in effect.

 

Switching to CR-1 should at least be properly considered by OP.

Would it be possible to ask the NVC to send the petition to the Moscow or Kiev embassy to avoid this?