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US Citizen sponsoring spouse

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Hello. What's the common procedure among US citizens sponsoring their spouses' visa? Do most people apply for K-1 visa or directly apply for I-130 and I-485? Could someone kindly enlighten the pros and cons of both along with estimated approval time etc? Thank you.

Keyser Soze
Oct 18, 2015 9:48 AM · 18,960 views
6 Replies
ramromanchey Oct 18, 2015 10:09 AM
Directly apply for I-130 and I-485.
Pahadi10 Oct 18, 2015 12:23 PM
Directly I-130 is the best option. K 1 would take almost the same to get here, but have to do the i-130 and i-485 after beneficiary gets here. It will be a lengthy process and highly costly too.
ny2 Oct 18, 2015 1:16 PM
K-1 is fiance visa not the spousal visa so not applicable if already married. File i130 : 2-5 months of processing time After i130 approval: NVC processing to visa interview: 3-6 months Overall: 7 mobths to a year
Pratik Koirala Oct 18, 2015 7:07 PM
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Keyser Soze Oct 28, 2015 10:47 AM
ty guys. i decided to take the I130 route instead of K-1
Jeremiah Oct 29, 2015 6:22 AM
What's the difference between K1 visa and spousal visa? does k1 visa allow you to work once in the US?
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