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Sometimes, it better to just "jump in with both feet".

No. There is no need for an "original" W-2 form.

My wife raises her hand!!!!!

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I think you are correct.

Agree. I'm not sure why people choose any other option if divorced. Only a divorce decree and marriage evidence are required.

Yes, as long as they are well-qualified.

I would find another joint sponsor. Consulate officers sometimes require the spouse to sign an I-864a.

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Trace the money orders. Were they cashed?

I have moved this topic to the "Which Visa Do I Need" discussion area since you are now looking at both options. At one time in the past, the K-1 had a huge speed advantage over a CR-1. However, now the processing time difference is relatively small to non-existent. As you can see, there are also other significant differences. I have seen a lot of couples choose a K-1, but regret that choice later. I have seen no CR-1 couples who say they should have chosen a K-1 instead. Good luck. We are here to help.

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Welcome to Visa Journey. No need to start a new thread. I did that for you. It is a valid question. I was referring to the big, big differences between a K-1 and a CR-1. This is my comparison below. Good luck on your journey. Visa Journey is the best place for accurate immigration info. Most people here don't use an attorney or service due to the resources we have here. 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 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 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.

The online N-400 is very simple. I attached a letter to wife's application under additional evidence to request a combo interview. Go for it!! Good Luck.

No. She is not eligible for an ITIN.

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***Comment split to new topic*** I assume you are aware of the K-1 limitations???

The entertainment value of "The View" is overshadowed by the urge to vomit every time I see any of them or hear those screeching voices.

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Your post indicated inaccuracies in the process. Have you looked at other K-1 timelines from fiance's home country? Here is a quick snapshot of some recently updated K-1 timelines. It appears from I-129F approval to interview is roughly 2-3 months.

That isn't how it works. NVC merely assigns a DOC case number and forwards the I-129f to the consulate. The consulate officer is the sole approval authority for visas....not NVC.

Of course it depends on your local office. My wife naturalized early this year in Dallas. Took 172 days from filing to oath.

The petitioner is a Green card holder? If so, there seem to be a couple issues. Status Visa Bulletin dates

Congratulations!!! That's pretty fast. Took my wife 172 days.