Originally Posted by RavenUK

Have posted a while ago but just recapping that im planning to marry my American Gf, yes a USC, and move to the states permanently. Ok so I think ive got the idea of whats involved with the K-1 route, where you do a lot of the documentation before you get married. Is the CR-1 an option where we just apply for a local marriage license, get married then I come back and apply from the UK, or am I thinking wrong here? Please can someone clarify a little better for me? Thanks

Originally Posted by RavenUK

Hmmmm... so is there an option to get married THEN come back to the UK to process the application?

Originally Posted by Manc

I believe.......... (someone will tell me if I am wrong)


after you've got the K-1 visa, and got married, you'll become a CR-1 holder

this is a conditional permanent residency.

once you've been married for 2 years you can apply to remove the conditions, becoming an IR-1

Originally Posted by Elvira

Dear Manc......... may I correct you CR1 is a visa, not a status.

FWIW, getting hitched and filing for a spousal IMMIGRANT visa (*NOT* k3...) is infinitely preferable to filing for a fiance visa and then filing for adjustment of status.

Just as long as nobody mentions the VWP Express........... 10-foot-pole...