Should I file K-1 Visa or K-3 Visa?

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   Carl ShustermanPro

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   Answered February 14, 2013 13:41. I agree with my colleague.

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   Samuel Maina

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   Answered February 14, 2013 13:32. If you are all going to wait in Mexico until the visa is issued it does not matter. Bear in mind though that the K1 is for a true unmarried fiancé, whereas a K3 is for married couples. So, if you marry, you will not file the K1

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   J Ferrari

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   Answered February 14, 2013 13:36. Whether a K-1 or a K-3 need to be filed depends on whether you are still unmarried or not.

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   Kyndra L. MulderPro

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   Answered February 14, 2013 13:43. As unmarried you file the fiance visa - K1. You may want to consider going to Mexico and getting married then filing an I-130 and immigrant visa. There are benefits to going this route: less expensive and faster.

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   Gary Goodin

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   Answered February 17, 2013 12:07. If you are unmarried and you both have no impediment to entering into a marriage then I would suggest that you get married in Mexico and file an I-130 petition for him as this will save you thousands of dollars in fees and other costs.
   
   I also suggest that you consult an immigration attorney about filing this petition as you seem to be resident in Mexico and not the United States.

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