Getting married in the U.S. but continuing to live in China

[dnoblett]

Which is the best way to go? Marry in Mainland China or the States? It appears the time lines are not too much different between the two K-1 or CR1.

My choice if doing now is marry overseas, and file for CR-1, yes times have changed and a K-1 wont save much time in processing.

 

CR-1 has many pros. Lower fee costs, and INSTANT green-card upon entry to the USA, CR-1 is around $848 less payed to the .GOV.

K-1's advantage is IF for some reason it is denied for Non-Bonafide relationship, you can build your relationship some more, marry and then try again for a CR-1. In the case of a CR-1 being denied, you need to deal with the denial.

 

K-1:

• I-129F: $340
• Consulate fee: $350
• Adjustment of Status: $1070 (To get Green Card)
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• Total: $1760

CR-1:

• I-130: $420
• NVC I-864: $88
• NVC Visa fee: $404
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• Total: $912

[natopronto]

Which is the best way to go? Marry in Mainland China or the States? It appears the time lines are not too much different between the two K-1 or CR1.

My choice if doing now is marry overseas, and file for CR-1, yes times have changed and a K-1 wont save much time in processing.

 

CR-1 has many pros. Lower fee costs, and INSTANT green-card upon entry to the USA, CR-1 is around $848 less payed to the .GOV.

K-1's advantage is IF for some reason it is denied for Non-Bonafide relationship, you can build your relationship some more, marry and then try again for a CR-1. In the case of a CR-1 being denied, you need to deal with the denial.

 

K-1:

• I-129F: $340
• Consulate fee: $350
• Adjustment of Status: $1070 (To get Green Card)
• -----------------
• Total: $1760

CR-1:

• I-130: $420
• NVC I-864: $88
• NVC Visa fee: $404
• ---------------------
• Total: $912

Thank You.