129f or 130: Which should I file?

[hearsay 1]

Can you tell me which is better to file. Here is my situation:

 

I am living in Colombia with my fiance. I don't plan on returning to the United States until she receives a visa. If she doesn't receive a visa then we will stay in Colombia.

 

Last night I started filling out the 129f but wondered if it might be better to fill out the 130. Plus, I like that we can file the 130 online. We can get married now while living in Colombia and then could file the 130. But it really comes down to which route would allow us to travel to the USA quicker.

 

So which is better?

[Mike E 11,739]

I-130 is faster

[Crazy Cat 41,814]

9 minutes ago, waiting4visas said:

Can you tell me which is better to file. Here is my situation:

 

I am living in Colombia with my fiance. I don't plan on returning to the United States until she receives a visa. If she doesn't receive a visa then we will stay in Colombia.

 

Last night I started filling out the 129f but wondered if it might be better to fill out the 130. Plus, I like that we can file the 130 online. We can get married now while living in Colombia and then could file the 130. But it really comes down to which route would allow us to travel to the USA quicker.

 

So which is better?

A Spousal Visa is just as fast, and is far, far superior to a fiance visa.

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.
   

 

Edited March 14, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Lil bear 4,181]

Moved to “ which visa do i need” as this  reflects the OP post 

[hearsay 1]

Thanks for the responses. I think you just made the decision really easy for us!

 

130 it is!