I made up my mind- I'm going with CR-1

[pinaymama 0]

well, if you really want your wife to be you ASAP better send two applications, either k3 or Cr1, which ever comes first! But Cr1 is much better since no problem anymore with the papers, no more applications whatsoever except on removing conditions when the expiration comes but its worth it! One fee for all!

Good luck anyways!

[Jigi 0]

hey Kristy,

BEST of luck for your CR case.... Jus start gathering all the documents... anything relating to you and your husband... All certificates.. photo copies.. make sure if they arent in english you get them made in english... and please Create 2 copies of filled forms/documents you send to USCIS and NVC. Please note down the little details to when you start this journey in your diary or you can do here...

It will help ...

Jigi

[Delicia 1]

My husband and I are still debating this dilemma of K-3 vs IR-1. If money isn't the object, but we want the options for my husband to be able to visit me in the U.S. (he is a Canadian PR, Chilean citizen) during the process, what are the pros/cons of these options?

A little history: We married 2 years ago after a 3-4 year long long distance relationship (we are not really sure when our friendship turned romantic, but its a conservative estimate). I moved to Canada with my son and we started the Canadian PR process. Needless to day, 2 years later, having no first stage approval and out of funds, I found a job back in the states and recently moved back and started working. My husband and son stayed in Toronto so husband could continue working and son will come to live with me when the school year is complete. My FOSS notes from the Canadian PR application process indicate that the Immigration Officers didn't like our significant age difference (I am older) and that is more than likely the reason for the huge delay in the process. All other information regarding the Canadian process (criminal history, background checks, medical, etc) were approved by CIC. We withdrew my application for Canadian PR a few weeks ago and are waiting on a refund of fees. My husband is currently in process for Canadian citizenship, but that process can take up to 1 year.

My husband currently has a B1/B2 visa to allow him entry for visits into the U.S. valid until 2010. I know that there is no AOS on this type of visa, but he can come and go out of short visits to the U.S. without problems.

In short, we want to find the quickest way to get him to the U.S. while having the ability to visit during the process. It would be bonus to have him able to work as soon as he gets here as well. So, voice your thoughts about this wonderful process you are undergoing now so we can make a decision and get off the fence already.

thanks for your help, it is very much appreciated

Edited October 15, 2007 by Delicia