Questions about k1 for fiancee

[Coco8 1,042]

Isn't Ghana a high fraud country?

 

If it is, having the interview in Canada won't make it any easier. Is this why you want to know where the interview will take place?

 

I recommend you consider her case as one of high fraud regardless of where the interview will take place. In those cases, marriage is always better than fiance visa. You don't want to waste 2 years and money for them to deny the visa. You'd have to start over and waste 2 more years. 

 

So follow all the advice of an application for a high fraud country.

 

Also, the consulate in Canada is going to ask for information from the consulate in Ghana. They'll be in charge of doing background check and whatever else they do.

 

Edited November 27, 2021 by Coco8

[justice599 2]

1 hour ago, Coco8 said:

Isn't Ghana a high fraud country?

 

If it is, having the interview in Canada won't make it any easier. Is this why you want to know where the interview will take place?

 

I recommend you consider her case as one of high fraud regardless of where the interview will take place. In those cases, marriage is always better than fiance visa. You don't want to waste 2 years and money for them to deny the visa. You'd have to start over and waste 2 more years. 

 

So follow all the advice of an application for a high fraud country.

 

Also, the consulate in Canada is going to ask for information from the consulate in Ghana. They'll be in charge of doing background check and whatever else they do.

 

Thanks for the advice. The major reason for asking is because of Ticket plans and also to save money to buy ticket to her home country for the interview. And I was not sure about it which is the reason why I came on here to ask. I have been reading more about the CR1 advantages and we are both looking at that option. 

[SalishSea 18,079]

5 hours ago, justice599 said:

she still has about 2 years to stay more in canada. and she is from Ghana. I didnt look at the CR1 options before but will try and do that right now that I have more information about it. Thanks

In that case, the CR-1 process makes much more sense, as you can marry, petition her, and she can finish her degree in Canada while awaiting an interview.  And when she enters the US with that immigrant visa, she will have a green card and the right to travel freely and be readmitted.  

 

Greatly superior to the K-1 process;  if point A is filing, and point B is having a green card, K-1 via Montreal takes much longer.

[justice599 2]

2 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

In that case, the CR-1 process makes much more sense, as you can marry, petition her, and she can finish her degree in Canada while awaiting an interview.  And when she enters the US with that immigrant visa, she will have a green card and the right to travel freely and be readmitted.  

 

Greatly superior to the K-1 process;  if point A is filing, and point B is having a green card, K-1 via Montreal takes much longer.

Thanks for the Input. I am definitely going through that process with the information I have gathered.

[justice599 2]

9 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation.

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 (approx 6-8 months)    
    Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 6-8 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.
    A denied K-1 is sent back to USCIS to expire
  

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 status IMMEDIATELY upon entry to US.
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Thanks for your time today and analyzing the differences between K1 and CR1. I am also in the military and I can see in your signature that you are retired Airforce. I will like to ask If it is advisable to use a Jag in the Navy or I should go through the process my self. Just considering using a Jag might expedite things.