Timeline for a Mexican k1 visa?

[Kyle6811 24]

Trying to figure out what option is faster.. 

k1

cr1 (read here it’s almost 2 years!)

open to any other thoughts or ideas.

thanks:)

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to K1 Progress Reports -- topic is about timeframe estimates ***

 

[powerpuff 6,675]

K1 will take about 2 years too. Might as well apply for a CR1 and become a permanent resident right after entering the US and have the ability to work, travel and drive 

Edited November 27, 2022 by powerpuff

[Daphne . 1,852]

Don’t just look at faster, also look at best solution for the immigrant. They will have a nicer start of their life in the US if they have the freedom to work and travel immediately upon arriving in the US. My choice would be the CR1.

[Kyle6811 24]

28 minutes ago, Daphne . said:

Don’t just look at faster, also look at best solution for the immigrant. They will have a nicer start of their life in the US if they have the freedom to work and travel immediately upon arriving in the US. My choice would be the CR1.

2 years seems like forever. I agree, I am trying to find the best solution for both of us.

[Boiler 45,441]

You could move to Mexico that seems pretty quick

[Daphne . 1,852]

23 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

2 years seems like forever. I agree, I am trying to find the best solution for both of us.

The K1 is not going to be a lot quicker so if I were you I would take ‘fast’ off the list and base your decision on ‘best solution’

[Kyle6811 24]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

You could move to Mexico that seems pretty quick

I am actually considering that while we wait. Can anyone say if there are any issues filing for a cr1 from Mexico?

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

CR1.

 

Aside from the immediate benefits over the K1, some more things to consider:

 

- If the CR1 takes 2+years, then upside: spouse will get a 10 yr greencard.

 

- If the K1 takes 2+ years, you would still need to get married and then adjust status. If the AOS then takes 12-23 months, then your spouse will still have a 2 yr conditional greencard.  2 yrs later you will have to go through the removal of conditions, which may take another 18 months.

 

Total time from now (as soon as you can marry) to your spouse getting a 10 yr GC is 24 months to about 62 months (assuming 18 months for ROC) when doing CR1/IR1.

 

Total time from now to your future spouse getting a 10 yr GC is about 44 months (20 months for K1) to 82 months.

[Kyle6811 24]

20 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

CR1.

 

Aside from the immediate benefits over the K1, some more things to consider:

 

- If the CR1 takes 2+years, then upside: spouse will get a 10 yr greencard.

 

- If the K1 takes 2+ years, you would still need to get married and then adjust status. If the AOS then takes 12-23 months, then your spouse will still have a 2 yr conditional greencard.  2 yrs later you will have to go through the removal of conditions, which may take another 18 months.

 

Total time from now (as soon as you can marry) to your spouse getting a 10 yr GC is 24 months to about 62 months (assuming 18 months for ROC) when doing CR1/IR1.

 

Total time from now to your future spouse getting a 10 yr GC is about 44 months (20 months for K1) to 82 months.

I’m mostly concerned with getting her here initially so she is out of Mexico.  I appreciate your thought though Steve.

[SalishSea 17,801]

1 minute ago, Kyle6811 said:

I’m mostly concerned with getting her here initially so she is out of Mexico.  I appreciate your thought though Steve.

Nothing in US immigration is fast, or cheap.  It requires much planning and attention to detail.   Either option will take years, not months.

[SalishSea 17,801]

33 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

I am actually considering that while we wait. Can anyone say if there are any issues filing for a cr1 from Mexico?

The issues you will want to research are: earning enough US-based income to sponsor an immigrant, and domicile.

[Kyle6811 24]

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

The issues you will want to research are: earning enough US-based income to sponsor an immigrant, and domicile.

I think that amount is only 22000. That shouldn’t be difficult. My employer has said they are open minded enough to let me work remotely.

[Cathi 5,745]

CR1 is by far the superior option.

[SalishSea 17,801]

1 hour ago, Kyle6811 said:

I think that amount is only 22000. That shouldn’t be difficult. My employer has said they are open minded enough to let me work remotely.

Those are just guidelines.  

 

If you are planning to live and work (even remotely) in Mexico, you will want to research the type of visa you'll need for that.