K1 vs K3 visa
Dec 19th 2003, 10:06 am
#1
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K1 vs K3 visa
I am in the process of trying to figure out the best way, that is,
without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
understand that much.
Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
advance!
without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
understand that much.
Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
advance!
Dec 19th 2003, 10:44 am
#2
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Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 14,049
Re: K1 vs K3 visa
Dharnie,
You have some misunderstandings. Go back and talk with those attorneys again.
Regards, JEff
You have some misunderstandings. Go back and talk with those attorneys again.
Regards, JEff
Originally posted by Dharnie
I am in the process of trying to figure out the best way, that is,
without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
understand that much.
Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
advance!
I am in the process of trying to figure out the best way, that is,
without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
understand that much.
Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
advance!
Dec 19th 2003, 10:55 am
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Re: K1 vs K3 visa
Hi Dharnie
The choice to do a K1 or K3 is really just personal preference. The timing for each one is based on so many factors that it's hard to compare the two. I think, though, that you've been given some incorrect information. You should really do your own research - click the following link to read up on each method.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=164511
Best Wishes in whatever you decide. :-)
Rene
The choice to do a K1 or K3 is really just personal preference. The timing for each one is based on so many factors that it's hard to compare the two. I think, though, that you've been given some incorrect information. You should really do your own research - click the following link to read up on each method.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...hreadid=164511
Best Wishes in whatever you decide. :-)
Rene
Dec 19th 2003, 6:10 pm
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Re: K1 vs K3 visa
Dharnie
K1 will give you and your fiancé 3 months to get to know each other better
before you get married.
Just a suggestion.
"dharnie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am in the process of trying to figure out the best way, that is,
> without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
> the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
> They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
> takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
> understand that much.
> Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
> K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
> in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
> the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
> interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
> I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
> made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
> K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
> processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
> bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
> Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
> advance!
K1 will give you and your fiancé 3 months to get to know each other better
before you get married.
Just a suggestion.
"dharnie" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I am in the process of trying to figure out the best way, that is,
> without delays in processing the documents, to bring my fiancé into
> the US from Uzbekistan. I have gotten several different opinions.
> They say that K1 is faster because the K3 requires form I 130 which
> takes longer - but the K3 itself is faster than the K1. I think I
> understand that much.
> Here is where it gets a little more complicated. If we file for the
> K1, she has to go to Almaty, Kazakhstan for the process! Once we marry
> in the states, she has to go back to Tashkent (or Almaty?) to complete
> the process. That seems ridiculous! If we file for the K3 she can be
> interviewed in Tashkent where she lives before she comes.
> I know of a guy, Ron, who married in Tashkent, did the K3 and his wife
> made it to the States in 6 months. His attorney quoted me $1,140 for
> K3, 1 130 processing. Another guy who does K1's for $500 said he quit
> processing K3s because it was too complicated and took longer for the
> bride to arrive than if she was a fiancé'.
> Anyone have good or bad experiences with either K1 or K3? Thanks in
> advance!
