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Tourist visa cancelled by CBP agent. Can we still get a CR1 or K1 Visa?

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Cannot speak as to how long will the wait be for an interview in Manila, however, the CR 1 visa would be the best and the cheapest, (given that all USCIS prices are going up and up.)  So go to the Philippines and enjoy a trip there and get married and once you arrive back in the US start your marriage visa process. 

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Every couple has their own priorities, and each couple must decide which visa is better for their situation. K-1             More expensive than CR-1         Requires Adjustment of Status aft

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CR1 is a very wise choice for the Philippines.  I know.   I have first hand experience with what an awesome choice it was.   More or less any way will require at least a short trip by the US

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Your fiancée made two visits of 5.5 months within a year and had information about working on her phone but the phone belonged to her auntie? That’s a very interesting coincidence and no immigration o

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On 6/16/2023 at 10:04 PM, SalishSea said:

It will take two years with either visa option

Is that still the case?  Looking at the timelines, the K-1 seems to have picked up pace even when filtering for the Philippines.  We withdrew our K-1 and filed CR-1 because K-1s were no better at the time.  But, maybe things have changed post-pandemic?

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1 hour ago, JD2 said:

Is that still the case?  Looking at the timelines, the K-1 seems to have picked up pace even when filtering for the Philippines.  We withdrew our K-1 and filed CR-1 because K-1s were no better at the time.  But, maybe things have changed post-pandemic?

But if you count time to GC K-1 may be still behind CR-1

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yotajeeper   3

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Hi guys, OP here.

it has been a quite long journey since my initial post. I want to update our current situation and thank everyone's input. 

 

We got married thru Utah Online in July 2023, we spend our honeymoon in PH the following month. Filed our CR1 in Dec of 2023 after i receiving my citizenship as i was a GC holder for the past 20 years. Fast forward to Sept of 2024 our case was approved from USCIS and sent to NVC. 

NVC DQ'd us in Dec of 2024 and currently our case sits in Manila Embassy.  We still have to schedule our interview which we are kind of confused about but I believe we are in the final stretch and the finish line can not be sooner! 

 

We want to thank everyone for their input from my initial post!

 

W and C

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On 2/3/2025 at 1:04 AM, yotajeeper said:

Hi guys, OP here.

it has been a quite long journey since my initial post. I want to update our current situation and thank everyone's input. 

 

We got married thru Utah Online in July 2023, we spend our honeymoon in PH the following month. Filed our CR1 in Dec of 2023 after i receiving my citizenship as i was a GC holder for the past 20 years. Fast forward to Sept of 2024 our case was approved from USCIS and sent to NVC. 

NVC DQ'd us in Dec of 2024 and currently our case sits in Manila Embassy.  We still have to schedule our interview which we are kind of confused about but I believe we are in the final stretch and the finish line can not be sooner! 

 

We want to thank everyone for their input from my initial post!

 

W and C

Good luck and rooting for you 

 

 

  • Jan 26, 2021 = NOA 1 for I-129F (K1 Visa application)
  • Sep 8, 2021 = NOA 2 for I-129F (K1 Visa application)
  • Nov 16, 2021 =  K1 visa issued in Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Jan 20, 2022 = POE Dallas, Texas
  • Feb 14, 2022 = AOS (I-451, I-131, I765) Filed
  • Feb 20, 2022 = Receipt notice for all three received
  • March 21, 2022 = Biometrics in Dallas, Texas
  • August 9, 2022 = EAD (I-751 approved)
  • August 13, 2022 = EAD and SSN received (SSN applied with EAD)
  • September 6, 2022 = AP (I-131 approved)
  • September 13, 2022 = AP (I-131 receieved) 
  • March 15, 2023 = I-485 approved (interview waived, New SSN received without DHS wording)
  • March 31, 2023 = GC in hand (Total time from NOA-1 to GC in hand 794 days)
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On 2/3/2025 at 1:04 AM, yotajeeper said:

Hi guys, OP here.

it has been a quite long journey since my initial post. I want to update our current situation and thank everyone's input. 

 

We got married thru Utah Online in July 2023, we spend our honeymoon in PH the following month. Filed our CR1 in Dec of 2023 after i receiving my citizenship as i was a GC holder for the past 20 years. Fast forward to Sept of 2024 our case was approved from USCIS and sent to NVC. 

NVC DQ'd us in Dec of 2024 and currently our case sits in Manila Embassy.  We still have to schedule our interview which we are kind of confused about but I believe we are in the final stretch and the finish line can not be sooner! 

 

We want to thank everyone for their input from my initial post!

 

W and C

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