Quick Answer: K1 Or K3 Visa Which Is Better?

K1 Fiance Visas are generally preferred (over the Marriage Visa and K3 Marriage Visa) as the visa of choice for engaged international couples as they are considered the easiest, quickest, and least expensive route.

• Generally speaking, a K1 visa is faster for immigrating couples than a K3 visa because it requires only one application – rather than two with the K3. The process takes only about six months, while the K3 can take up to eighteen months depending on the quantity of applications on file.

Which is faster K1 or K3 visa?

One advantage of the K-1 visa is that the process is relatively fast and typically speedier than a K-3 or CR-1 visa (for married individuals). The fiancé(e) visa process is about 6 months and becoming a permanent resident thereafter takes about 10.5 months. With this visa, no adjustment of status is necessary.

What is the difference between K1 and K3 visa?

Differences between K1 and K3: K1 visa is for a fiance (fiancee) of a U.S. citizen (before marriage), while K3 is for a spouse of a U.S. citizen (after marriage). K1 is a one-entry visa, while K3 allows multiple entries. K1 visa is valid for six months, while K3 visa is valid for two years.

Is a K3 visa worth it?

Because of this lengthy processing time, most people find that it’s not worth it to apply for a K-3 visa. Unless the processing times change, the K-3 visa should probably be avoided, as it involves an unnecessary step and additional expense (including an extra $265 filing fee).

How long is a K3 visa good for?

You may also obtain employment authorization if you file a Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. The K-3 visa is valid for two years. The visa holder may travel and reenter the U.S. multiple times.

What happens if an American marries a Nigerian?

After your marriage in the U.S., your new spouse can apply to USCIS for a green card, through a process called adjustment of status (the primary form for which is the I-485). The two of you will attend a green card interview at a local USCIS office.

Why do K1 visas get denied?

Your K-1 visa petition may be denied if one or both of you do not meet the legal requirements to get married in the U.S. The most common scenario is when either or both of you haven’t terminated your previous marriage(s).

How much income do I need to sponsor my fiance?

In dollars and cents, this means that you must have stable earnings of at least $16,910 per year for a two-person household (in 2019) to qualify as financial sponsor for a fiancé (e) visa petition, and you must have stable earnings of at least $21,137 per year for a two-person household to qualify as financial sponsor

How much does a K3 visa cost?

Currently, the processing fee for the K3 visa is $265. The embassy or consulate where the foreign spouse resides will then schedule an interview with the applicant. It is usually scheduled 4-6 weeks after notification is given to the applicant.

What is a K3 k4 visa?

Immigration law allows the alien spouse of a U.S. citizen and his or her minor children to be admitted to the United States as non-immigrants while they are awaiting the adjudication of a Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative.

Does K3 visa still exist?

The K3 has been obsolete for several years, and if you submit a K3 nonimmigrant visa petition it will likely be changed to the CR1/IR1 Immigrant visa. Today, there is no longer a substantial backlog of I-130 petitions so there is no real need for the K-3 in most cases.

Can my wife visit me in the US while I-130 visa is processing?

If your spouse or other family member has filed an I- 130, Petition for Alien Relative, on your behalf, then it may be challenging to convince a consular officer that you do not have “immigrant intent” in the US. Nevertheless, it is possible to visit the US with a pending I- 130, and we have seen many clients do it.

Can spouse stay in US while I-130 is processed?

If you are a U.S. citizen, once you file Form I- 130, your spouse is eligible to apply for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa. This will entitle him or her to come to the United States to live and work while the visa petition is pending. Your spouse may wait abroad for immigrant visa processing.

Can I get married on a tourist visa to a US citizen 2020?

Can I Marry A US Citizen on A Tourist Visa? The short answer is: yes, you can get married in the US while on a B-1/B-2 tourist visa or on a visa waiver program. However, it is still possible to adjust status from a tourist visa or visa waiver after getting married in the US.

Can a k3 visa be denied?

When a K-3 visa holder is denied permission to stay, that denial extends to any children who have entered on K-4 visas. K-3 applicants and their sponsors should understand how complex the process is, and how easily a mistake can cause delay, additional expense and denial.

What percentage of spouse visas are approved?

In FY 2016, USCIS approved 90.5 percent of the petitions it received; then in FY 2017, which was mostly under the Trump administration, that figure fell to 66.2 percent.