k1 Info

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

1 minute ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Lawyer already applied for K1 so I will continue with that

Good luck on your journey.  Prepare yourself! The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and money.  

[jackiegringa 419]

1 hour ago, Naterson said:

I see you are from Brazil, as is my fiance. She doesn't have records of all her vaccines from childhood. As such she's been trying to take the vaccines as they're available in her area.

Do you know what the process is to get that test done and any requirements for the medical examination to accept it?

More than going to a doctor and asking for a tithe test, no. Knowing where the vaccines might have taken place could help to order a new document with the public health system but I don't know what else you could do if you don't remember that. Being from Brazil means she probably has almost if not all required vaccinations as a kid, it would be worth the try to get the records back or a immune test.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

9 minutes ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Lawyer already applied for K1 so I will continue with that

You can always withdraw the K1, get married, and file for a CR1. Many people are regretting going with the K1. But good luck with whatever you decide to do and welcome to VJ!

[JeanneAdil 6,489]

1 hour ago, MonkAstronaut said:

The lawyer of my boyfriend said it was most quick the other one

another lawyer who gives bad advice

 

so 2+/- years to get the interview

if K1 is approved,   2+/- years for green card

 

4 +/-   for the bene to think to go home/  dealing with the homesickness  WOW

It really isn't fair to the beneficary of a K1 to go thru years of BS from immigration and be without family that long

this is just my opinion but from reading what others go thru with K1 and homesickness,  i am strong on my belief

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K1 is taking the same time as CR1 (but only for the US visa_  / after that there is marriage in USA and petitioning for the adjustment of status (AOS) to get the green card and that is taking 2 years for some or longer/  also the new fee proposal make the AOS $2820 after marriage instead of the $1225 

 

K1 gets to be a hassle when it comes to not being able to travel back home till u get the AP,  among hassle to get DL ,   SS# ,  add to health insurance and applying again in 2 years for removal of conditions for the 10 years instead of 2 year green card

 

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

1 hour ago, MonkAstronaut said:

Lawyer already applied for K1 so I will continue with that

When did your lawyer file? 

 

As many have commented already, it would be better if you cancel the K1, get married and file for a spousal visa. 

If you keep with the K1 it will be more expensive and unnerving as you will still need to file for adjustment of status and very likely for removal of conditions. 

 

As the waiting times are now, if you file for a spousal visa you could get a 10 year green card as soon as you enter the US.

 

It would also be better if your fiance also becomes part of the forum as, I assume, he is fluent in English and would not need the translator - important information can be lost in translation-.

 

 

[SalishSea 17,803]

4 hours ago, MonkAstronaut said:

The lawyer of my boyfriend said it was most quick the other one

No longer the case.

[powerpuff 6,685]

~~ Topic moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures ~~
 

I would ask for my money back. Fast days of K1 are long, long gone. K1 is taking 18-24 months - same amount as the spousal visa process. 

[jp1000 25]

On 3/9/2023 at 2:01 PM, Allaboutwaiting said:

As the waiting times are now, if you file for a spousal visa you could get a 10 year green card as soon as you enter the US.

They would only get a 10 year green card if they had been married for over 2 years when filing.

 

If they marry then apply for a CR-1 they get 2 year greencard and must remove conditions later.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

3 minutes ago, jp1000 said:

They would only get a 10 year green card if they had been married for over 2 years when filing.

 

If they marry then apply for a CR-1 they get 2 year greencard and must remove conditions later.

If they marry, apply for an IR-1/CR-1 and activate the GC on or past the 2 year anniversary they would receive a 10 year GC and would not go through removal of conditions.

 

You DO NOT need to be married for two years when filing to receive a 10 year GC.

Edited March 10, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting