Deciding The Type Of Visa That Is Right For You Advantages And Disadvantages
Getting married is a big step and always involves paperwork but when you are marrying someone from a different country it can be even more difficult. There are decisions to be made where to marry and what the best way to go about it with the least amount of hassles. There are two types of spousal visas to consider the K-1 spousal visa is for the marriage of individuals within the United States while the K-3 is for marriage of individuals in the foreign spouses country of residence. Depending on the person and the situation the answer may be different so here are some of the advantages and disadvantages of marriage in and outside the country to help you decide the best way to marry. The K-1 spousal visa also known as the Fiancé visa has the following advantages one, you have the option of waiting to marry. Many visas for out of the country travel and living have time limits. You can bring your intended into the country and have 90 days with which to marry. If you have never met your intended spouse this can afford you the opportunity to get to know them better before having to marry. Disadvantages include your Fiance will have to spend considerable effort convincing Immigration and Embassy that the two of you are planning to marry. Close family and friends unless they obtain the appropriate entry papers will not be able to see the wedding.
Advantages of having a K-3 spousal visa, there is no wait period and both of you can be together instantly, also family and friends of the spouse can be present. Depending on the nationality of your intended spouse this can be highly important. The intended spouse gains residency into the US automatically allowing for quicker immigration. Disadvantages include, proof of US citizenship, residency and birth are required. There is significantly more paperwork and the paperwork is highly sensitive. These are just a couple of the advantages and disadvantages that come with the two types of spousal visas that are available and should give you a good place to start in deciding which type of visa will work the best for you. Getting married when multiple countries of citizenship are involved can be quite challenging but it can also serve to make that special day even more special. |
