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As the requirements is it okay if i send the passport pages instead of birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

[Mike E 11,732]

2 minutes ago, Play said:

As the requirements is it okay if i send the passport pages instead of birth certificate or naturalization certificate.

For I-129F, yes. 
 

For K-1 or I-485, generally no, but this will vary by CO and ISO.  
 

I suggest after you file I-129F, you get a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, CRBA, or certificate of citizenship 

 

Why aren’t you going for CR-1 / IR-1?

 

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2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

For I-129F, yes. 
 

For K-1 or I-485, generally no, but this will vary by CO and ISO.  
 

I suggest after you file I-129F, you get a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, CRBA, or certificate of citizenship 

 

Why aren’t you going for CR-1 / IR-1?

 

I was afraid it was going to take too long if i went through the CR-1. We thought about it.

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3 minutes ago, Mike E said:

For I-129F, yes. 
 

For K-1 or I-485, generally no, but this will vary by CO and ISO.  
 

I suggest after you file I-129F, you get a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, CRBA, or certificate of citizenship 

 

Why aren’t you going for CR-1 / IR-1?

 

Can i get a birth certificate if i am naturalize?

[powerpuff 6,462]

2 minutes ago, Play said:

Can i get a birth certificate if i am naturalize?

No. You were not born in the US.

[Mike E 11,732]

4 minutes ago, Play said:

I was afraid it was going to take too long if i went through the CR-1. We thought about it.

It will take the same amount of time and the visa, when used, makes the beneficiary an LPR immediately. Versus waiting another 1-2 years for a green  card. And then after that 4 more years for a 10 year gc. 
 

Instead  marry now (online), then after you meet in person, start the CR-1 process.  

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2 minutes ago, Mike E said:

It will take the same amount of time and the visa, when used, makes the beneficiary an LPR immediately. Versus waiting another 1-2 years for a green  card. And then after that 4 more years for a 10 year gc. 
 

Instead  marry now (online), then after you meet in person, start the CR-1 process.  

We already met i think i dont have the money for the CR-1 process right now. But you are right.

[Mike E 11,732]

13 minutes ago, Play said:

We already met

When you marry online and are in separate locations during the marriage service you have to meet in person before filing I-130. 
 

While the legal requirement for I-129F, for K-1, some COs will want to see evidence of multiple meetings. 
 

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i think i dont have the money for the CR-1 process right now. But you are right.

https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
 

$535 for I-129F

 

$535 for I-130

 

Even  I-130  was more, if money is that tight for you now, I-129F will put more financial stress on you because your new spouse won’t be able to work for 1-2 years after entering the USA. 
 

It will also add to emotional stress.  
 

Also since it appears you no longer have your naturalization certificate, there is a higher chance a CO won’t ask for it at CR-1 interview versus an ISO at an I-485 interview. Replacing a naturalization certificate is expensive, $555. Since money is tight.  

 

 

 

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3 hours ago, Mike E said:

When you marry online and are in separate locations during the marriage service you have to meet in person before filing I-130. 
 

While the legal requirement for I-129F, for K-1, some COs will want to see evidence of multiple meetings. 
 

https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator
 

$535 for I-129F

 

$535 for I-130

 

Even  I-130  was more, if money is that tight for you now, I-129F will put more financial stress on you because your new spouse won’t be able to work for 1-2 years after entering the USA. 
 

It will also add to emotional stress.  
 

Also since it appears you no longer have your naturalization certificate, there is a higher chance a CO won’t ask for it at CR-1 interview versus an ISO at an I-485 interview. Replacing a naturalization certificate is expensive, $555. Since money is tight.  

 

 

 

Good advise Mike, It takes the same amount of time and the same price, For the CR-1 does the spouse has to vaccinate anyways?

[Loren Y 2,753]

Yes, Medical exam is the same for all immigrant visas. Though, technically the K1 is just a glorified tourist visa, but medical requirements are the same.

[Mike E 11,732]

3 hours ago, Loren Y said:

Yes, Medical exam is the same for all immigrant visas. Though, technically the K1 is just a glorified tourist visa, but medical requirements are the same.

In some cases a K-1 is forced to get a medical a second time once in the USA. 
 

With CR-1 it is one and done. 
 

K-1 is just a much more complicated and expensive process. I am mystified as to why people are drawn to K-1.  Unless the alien fiancé(e) has older kids K-1 is the worst of all choices.  

[Verrou 1,945]

19 hours ago, Play said:

Can i get a birth certificate if i am naturalize?

u will need naturalization certificate

[SalishSea 17,478]

19 hours ago, Play said:

I was afraid it was going to take too long if i went through the CR-1. We thought about it.

K-1 in 2022/23 is literally no faster than CR-1.

[SalishSea 17,478]

48 minutes ago, Mike E said:

In some cases a K-1 is forced to get a medical a second time once in the USA. 
 

With CR-1 it is one and done. 
 

K-1 is just a much more complicated and expensive process. I am mystified as to why people are drawn to K-1.  Unless the alien fiancé(e) has older kids K-1 is the worst of all choices.  

They look at info from 2018 and determine it’s “faster.”   It’s the rush to be together without regard to the logistics of AOS, etc.  

[SalishSea 17,478]

19 hours ago, Play said:

We already met i think i dont have the money for the CR-1 process right now. But you are right.

All facets of US immigration, including supporting the immigrant, are very expensive.   Suggest you look into bettering your financial situation ASAP.