Married Visa or Fiancé Visa

[Htet Linn Oo 1]

I am a US citizen and planning to apply for a visa for my girlfriend who lives in Burma, but I was confused about the safest and fastest way to bring her to the state. when I talked to two of the immigration lawyers they both said differently, one is saying a Fiancé visa is a good way and the other said a married visa is best and safest. Please someone give me some advice.

Thanks, Htet Linn Oo

Edited December 25, 2022 by Htet Linn Oo

[Mike E 11,739]

35 minutes ago, Htet Linn Oo said:

I am a US citizen and planning to apply for a visa for my girlfriend who lives in Burma, but I was confused about the safest and fastest way to bring her to the state. when I talked to two of the immigration lawyers they both said differently, one is saying a Fiancé visa is a good way and the other said a married visa is best and safest. Please someone give me some advice.

Thanks, Htet Linn Oo

Mingalarbar. 

 

The Fiancee visa is no longer the fastest way for her to get to the U.S. 

 

Marry her now using Utah Remote Appearance marriage service:

 

https://www.utahcounty.gov/dept/clerkaud/PassMarr/RemoteAppearanceFAQ.asp

 

Then, after you meet her in person,  follow this process: 

 

If her immigration visa is issued before your 2 year wedding anniversary and the expiration date of the immigration visa is after your 2 year wedding anniversary, she should wait to travel until the day of the  2 year wedding anniversary. This way she will get a 10 year green card and avoid I-751.

 

Edited December 25, 2022 by Mike E

[TBoneTX 45,288]

Thread is moved from US Immigration News to "What Visa" forum.

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See the comparison, as compiled by our fine member Crazy Cat:

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 K-1 might be a better choice when 18-21 year old children are immigrating also
    In some situations, marriage can affect certain Home country benefits, making a K-1 a better choice   
    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.