K-1 vs. CR-1 2024

[G and B 12]

6 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

There is more to the process than USCIS processing.

Of course! 

NVC timelines are fluctuating and Consulate appointments availability too. 

As far as I know scheduling the interview in Italy for a K1 visa is way faster than for CR1/IR1, also I know many people that requested to be transferred to the Italian consulate and on average it takes probably 2 weeks, and some people requested it directly at the NVC stage before receiving the case # (showing proof of citizenship/permanent residence). I can only speak about my experience and specific embassy, maybe other places are less efficient or have a higher volume of petitions. That's something that needs to be considered too. 

[Redro 4,609]

2 minutes ago, G and B said:

Of course! 

NVC timelines are fluctuating and Consulate appointments availability too. 

As far as I know scheduling the interview in Italy for a K1 visa is way faster than for CR1/IR1, also I know many people that requested to be transferred to the Italian consulate and on average it takes probably 2 weeks, and some people requested it directly at the NVC stage before receiving the case # (showing proof of citizenship/permanent residence). I can only speak about my experience and specific embassy, maybe other places are less efficient or have a higher volume of petitions. That's something that needs to be considered too. 

This is good information… It is true, after USCIS stage everything is embassy specific. So, this is great information for anyone considering K1 vs CR1 if they are based out of Italy. 

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[Malolyon 1]

On 4/13/2024 at 2:43 PM, Crazy Cat said:

I-129f vs I-130 processing time is only part of the equation.

From filing to interview average per Visa Journey Members:

K1 = 484 Days from filing to interview
CR1 = 547 Days from filing to interview  

That is only a couple months

To me, the CR-1 is superior....my humble opinion.

 

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 3-6 months) 
  Spouse can not work until she/he receives EAD (approx 3-6 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
  K-1 entrant cannot file for citizenship until after having Green Card for 3 years.
  Once an I-129F has been approved, delaying the case is difficult to impossible if the need arises.

CR-1/IR-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.
  The clock for citizenship filing starts immediately upon entry to the US.
  A CR-1/IR-1 case can be delayed indefinitely at NVC if the need arises. 
   

 

 

Is this timeline accurate for countries known for fraud like Ghana,  Nigeria, etc?

[SalishSea 17,444]

On 8/18/2024 at 9:45 AM, Malolyon said:

Is this timeline accurate for countries known for fraud like Ghana,  Nigeria, etc?

Use the search feature to search for VisaJourney timelines for those consulates.