Tool

K-1 / CR-1 comparison

This page helps you compare fiancé and spouse routes in plain language. It is meant to answer the first question: which path matches the facts you already have today?

Simple comparison

Best fit	K-1 fiancé visa	CR-1 spouse visa
Marriage timing	You plan to marry after entering the US	You are already married
Core trade-off	Faster to entry, then adjustment of status later	Slower entry, but immigrant status on arrival
Typical decision driver	Speed and flexibility	Longer-term stability and fewer later steps