Evidence of Relationship Required for CR-1 Visa?

[mushroomspore 3,044]

1 minute ago, William Overbeck said:

The last two statements that you made are very unkind. It's not very polite to assume that you don't love someone solely because of throwing money away for the sake of it. 

Spending money to see the person you love and want to build a life partnership with is "throwing it away"?

[Dutchster 1,107]

At this point I feel like OP will not settle for how this actually works, almost to the point I feel it's becoming more trolling. Hopefully OP will be able to meet up soon and get a petition started. If you have any second guesses, you can consult an immigration lawyer. But most of us are here because it's free and there are pretty wise people on here. Good luck. 

[mushroomspore 3,044]

Just now, Dutchster said:

At this point I feel like OP will not settle for how this actually works, almost to the point I feel it's becoming more trolling. Hopefully OP will be able to meet up soon and get a petition started. If you have any second guesses, you can consult an immigration lawyer. But most of us are here because it's free and there are pretty wise people on here. Good luck. 

Agreed. Apparently, I and the other posters were perceived as simply commenting with no experience or knowledge when we were clearly providing detailed information and quotes from the USCIS official website about the queries.

Edited February 24, 2021 by mushroomspore

[William Overbeck 10]

13 minutes ago, Dutchster said:

My husband and I chose for the K-1 visa in 2016. We were in a LDR for 2 years before that and on my third trip we got engaged, knowing that the only way I could legally come to the US was by K-1 or CR-1 visa. Basically, there are barely any options for your fiance. Unless he qualifies for a L1 or H1-B or have some kind of extraordinary ability and qualifies for a O-1 work visa. 

 

Best options would be: 

Meet in person a few times and file the K-1 visa. He won't be allowed to work until he receives his conditional green card or work authorization. But at least you would be together. It is pricier since adjustment of status will be an extra step at a bit over $1200. 

Meet in person a few times, get married abroad (or in the US and have him fly home) and file for CR-1. He will have his interview in Spain and receive a visa to enter the US. Upon enter, he will be a permanent resident and his green card will be mailed within a few weeks (give or take). 

 

Some people here have given you pretty solid advise and while the USCIS can give out confusing information, proxy marriages are not valid in their eyes and you will not be qualified enough to file for either visas. Harsh truth. It's not easy to emigrate to the US. Marriage is a big step indeed, but in my case, I do not regret it one bit and am the happiest I've ever been. If you think he's your soulmate,  go for it. 

Hello, miss! 

 

Thank you kindly for your input. We won't be going for the K1 visa as the process has severely halted with the US administration during the COVID ban, but that's very helpful information so we can avoid him being out of work for a long time. I've seen many people regretting using the K1 visa lately so I believe the CR-1 visa will be good to go! 

 

You've provided a lot of very helpful information for how the CR-1 goes. Much more simpler!  It is indeed to gain some type of validity within the USA. Congratulations to you and your partner! 

 

Have a great day! 

[William Overbeck 10]

45 minutes ago, mushroomspore said:

I strongly recommend avoiding K1 (too long and too cumbersome). Read this link: 

Do not take information from any lawyer's or legal firm's websites as they may be incorrect and/or outdated. Refer to USCIS' website for official, most up-to-date information, including form versions (they change or tweak their forms once in a while and the most up-to-date version will always be posted. There will also be warnings about when a new version is coming and when the old version will no longer be accepted). 

Thank you very much, good person! 

 

We'll be using this, starting tomorrow so it can go smoothly. 

 

Thank you very much, and have a blessed day! 

1 minute ago, mushroomspore said:

Spending money to see the person you love and want to build a life partnership with is "throwing it away"?

It would be more understandable if OP's tone wasn't degrading. I understand this is an open forum but speaking with the wrong tone can convey a different attitude of how much they're willing to help a person, or speak of themselves. 

[William Overbeck 10]

1 minute ago, Dutchster said:

At this point I feel like OP will not settle for how this actually works, almost to the point I feel it's becoming more trolling. Hopefully OP will be able to meet up soon and get a petition started. If you have any second guesses, you can consult an immigration lawyer. But most of us are here because it's free and there are pretty wise people on here. Good luck. 

Per your last reply, you and the mushroom person has provided the most helpful information on this thread. 

 

We're just looking for answers as the other trolls have not been very helpful with less information they provided. 

[Dutchster 1,107]

I would have chosen the CR-1 if I would have studied more about it. The adjustment of status process took a giant toll on my mental health as we lived very rural at that point and I wasn't allowed to drive or work. So, definitely consider CR-1. 

You can try and get married on your first visit and file. The reason most of us are advising multiple visits because it really does help your case. If you only knew how much I frontloaded my applications, coming from a low-fraud country. We had about 4 visits in when I had my interview.  

 

Edited February 24, 2021 by Dutchster

[Duke & Marie 1,389]

5 minutes ago, William Overbeck said:

 

The last two statements that you made are very unkind. It's not very polite to assume that you don't love someone solely because of throwing money away for the sake of it. 

 

Have a great day! 

The last two statements I made were honest.. 

 

the first was telling you that it’s fraud to go to the us, marry and stay without a fiancé visa and that you can’t get a fiancé visa without having met a person.. 

 

‘’the second indicates that if your not prepared to spend $400 to go visit someone you love in order to become eligible to obtain a visa and then help in proving legitimacy then are you sure you love them enough to be with them forever.. and then asks how you’d plan to sponsor them since your required to be 125% above poverty line. 

[William Overbeck 10]

1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

Seems to me that you are putting the cart before the horse.  I suggest you meet, spend time together, then decide on a possible future together.  I assume you are young, therefore there is no need to rush things.

I wouldn't like to assume that being young is a factor for getting married. Some successful relationships have come from being young, only that the circumstances in life would hinder until they grow older. 

 

Older people are given more commendation for marrying when they are very old, but why is it that younger people are scolded for taking things too fast? 

3 minutes ago, Dutchster said:

I would have chosen the CR-1 if I would have studied more about it. The adjustment of status process took a giant toll on my mental health as we lived very rural at that point and I wasn't allowed to drive or work. So, definitely consider CR-1. 

You can try and get married on your first visit and file. The reason most of us are advising multiple visits because it really does help your case. If you only knew how much I frontloaded my applications, coming from a non-fraud country. We had about 4 visits in when I had my interview.  

 

Thank you!

[mushroomspore 3,044]

12 minutes ago, William Overbeck said:

Thank you very much, good person! 

 

We'll be using this, starting tomorrow so it can go smoothly. 

 

Thank you very much, and have a blessed day! 

It would be more understandable if OP's tone wasn't degrading. I understand this is an open forum but speaking with the wrong tone can convey a different attitude of how much they're willing to help a person, or speak of themselves. 

I suggest you go over that guide with your significant other. He is the immigrant, so it is HIS legal status on the line. It is and will be HIS responsibility to keep up with it.  The CR1 visa is really only the first step. As I said in the first page, your significant other's green card's validity will be dependent on WHEN exactly he is approved.

 

For the sake of ease, if you guys marry on 1/1/2022 and are approved BEFORE 1/1/2024, he will be issued a CR1 visa and he will be a CONDITIONAL resident with a 2-year green card ONLY. He must file I-751 (which has its own filing fee) 90 days or less before his 2-year green card expires. He can then apply for citizenship when eligible or simply remain a legal permanent resident.

 

If you guys marry on 1/1/2022 and are approved AFTER 1/1/2024, he will be issued an IR1 visa and he will be a LEGAL permanent resident and receive a 10-year green card. No I-751 necessary but he will need to file I-90 before his green card expires to receive a new 10-year green card OR apply for citizenship (which has its own filing fee) when eligible. 

 

Every step until citizenship has its own filing fees, processing times and details and must be researched well in advance.

Edited February 24, 2021 by mushroomspore

[William Overbeck 10]

Just now, mushroomspore said:

I suggest you go over that guide with your significant other. He is the immigrant, so it is HIS legal status on the line. It is and will be HIS responsibility to keep up with it.  The CR1 visa is really only the first step. As I said in the first page, your significant other's green card's validity will be dependent on WHEN exactly he is approved.

 

For the sake of ease, if you guys marry on 1/1/2022 and are approved BEFORE 1/1/2024, he will be issued a CR1 visa and he will be a CONDITIONAL resident with a 2-year green card ONLY. He must file I-751 (which has its own filing fee) 90 days or less before his 2-year green card expires.

 

If you guys marry on 1/1/2022 and are approved AFTER 1/1/2024, he will be issued an IR1 visa and he will be a LEGAL permanent resident and receive a 10-year green card. No I-751 necessary but he will need to file I-90 before his green card expires to receive a new 10-year green card OR apply for citizenship (which has its own filing fee) when eligible. 

 

Every step until citizenship has its own filing fees, processing times and details and must be researched well in advance.

I absolutely agree with all of this. 

 

This is the exact information that I was looking for.

 

Have a great day! 

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