Which visa should I choose between CR-1 and CR-6?
I’m preparing to marry my U.S. citizen boyfriend — (1) I’d like to know which visa to choose between CR-1 and CR-6, and (2) how I should proceed.
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Marriage Green Card in U.S.: $1,900
Marriage Green Card Abroad: $2,100
Green Card for a Parent in US: $1,750
Green Card for a Parent Abroad: $1,950
Perm(LC) : $4,500
I-140 : $2,000
I-485 : $1,500
K-1 Visa : $1,450
Change of Status : $1,500
N-400 : $600
Re-Entry Permit : $500
Green Card Extension : $300
First, there are two options: obtaining a green card (immigrant visa) from Korea from the start, or entering on a fiancé(e) visa and then registering the marriage and pursuing the green card in the U.S. You can choose either. Obtaining a green card from Korea takes longer than the fiancé(e) visa route. So if you want to enter as quickly as possible, we recommend the fiancé(e) visa (from Korea) → green card process (in the U.S.) route.
CR-1 leads to full green card status after 2 years, while CR-6 is for someone who’s already married — so since you’re not yet married, you’d proceed with CR-1. CR-1 grants a 2-year valid green card upon receipt, after which it converts to a permanent green card.
What is the difference between CR1 and CR6? The CR1 is a conditional marriage green card and came to the United States on an immigrant visa, approved abroad, while the CR6 shows that you’re the spouse of a United States citizen and came to the United States based on this marriage. It is valid for a two-year period.