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Linguere   0

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Senegal
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Greetings everyone. It seems as though VSC is really taking endless months processing I-130s...looking at the timelines of K-1 and K-3s, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on sending in a K-3 application instead of waiting for the IR/CR-1 because my husband travels a lot in Europe and we didn't want him to be here long without being able to work and travel...spending the additional money for AOS...but I was just wondering if anyone had any ideas, suggestions or thoughts on the matter. I'm not sure that we can wait until the end of this year or next year to live together. It's depressing us both after just losing our unborn child. Thanks for any answers that you provide.

Blessings,

Aisha

Just trying to muster the energy (and the money) to do this again.

Delicia Proficient

Delicia   1

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Chile
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I don't think the K-3s are really moving much faster through USCIS at this point. They do however, only take about 1 month at NVC compared to 3 months for CR-1/IR-1. Interview times for the two can vary widely, so I would suggest checking your regional forum to determine the Embassy/Consulate time lines for the two different visa types.

My opinion, is the end result is on a K-3 he will be in the U.S. faster, but he probably won't be back at work faster. It really depends on your priorities.

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10/01/2005: Married in Toronto

02/15/2006: Began Canadian Immigration

09/19/2007: Withdrew CIC application (they still hadn't processed anything)

10/01/2007: Moved back to U.S.

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IR-1 application through Montreal Consulate

10/26/2007: I-130 mailed to CA Service Center

10/29/2007: USPS confirmation of receipt of I-130

02/13/2008: NOA-1 received (107 days)

07/02/2008: I-130 approved

07/22/2008: AOS filed including EAD and AP

07/25/2008: NOA-1s for all 3 received

08/20/2008: Biometrics appointment

08/22/2008: Received RFE for Affadivit of Support and Medical

10/21/2008: Submitted I-865W in lieu of co-sponsor and medical info to NSC

11/14/2008: online case status not updated since filing of AOS in July 2008

01/20/2009: Received another RFE for Affadavit of Support Info

02/02/2009: Responded to RFE with brand new AOS based on 2008 tax return (if that doesn't shut them up, dunno what will)

02/19/2009: EAD card received in mail (no updates on Online Case Status ever made)

02/23/2009: AP received (again, no online updates)

02/26/2009: Received interview appointment letter for 4/6/09

04/06/2009: AOS approved for unconditional GC

04/21/2009: GC received

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msnoob   3

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Filed: Citizen (pnd) Country: Saint Lucia
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I don't think the K-3s are really moving much faster through USCIS at this point. They do however, only take about 1 month at NVC compared to 3 months for CR-1/IR-1. Interview times for the two can vary widely, so I would suggest checking your regional forum to determine the Embassy/Consulate time lines for the two different visa types.

My opinion, is the end result is on a K-3 he will be in the U.S. faster, but he probably won't be back at work faster. It really depends on your priorities.

I don't know about K3s moving faster but to apply you would only need to send in the I12F form along with your G325s, photos, supporting docs ect. Basically the same information that you sent with the I130. The fee is waived for the I129 if you have the I130 on file so send a copy of your NOA1. Then you can see which is approved first, the I130 or the I129. I don't think applying for the K3 will hurt anything ....

Hope this information helps and good luck!

I-130 Journey

03/12/2008 I-130 Sent

03/17/2008 NOA1

05/07/2008, 05/08/2008 Touched

10/31/2008 Approved!!

NVC Journey

11/07/2008 I-130 Received; Case Number Assigned

11/12/2008 AOS Fee Bill Generated/DS3032 mailed

11/12/2008 Emailed DS3032 11/13/2008 Mailed DS3032 Hardcopy

11/15/2008 AOS Fee Bill Received in Mail (IIN Received in the mail)

11/17/2008 Paid AOS Fee Online

11/17/2008 DS3032 Accepted

11/18/2008 AOS Fee shows as Paid; Mailed AOS Packet overnight

11/18/2008 IV Fee Available, IV Fee Paid Online

11/20/2008 Mailed DS230 Packet Overnight, AOS Entered into the system (False RFE Message) Rec 11/21

11/24/2008 IV Bill hardcopy received (not needed since I paid online)

11/26/2008 NVC Case Complete 19 days!!

12/23/2008 CR1Visa In Hand

12/24/2008 POE San Juan

US Entry

01/09/2009 Welcome Letter/Card Processing ordered

01/15/2009 Green Card Received, 01/14/2009 SS Card Received

Removal of Conditions

10/16/2010 I751 Sent

10/25/2010 NOA Received NOA Date 10/19/2010

01/12/2011 Biometrics (Biometrics letter date 12/15/2010)

03/03/2011 Approved - Card Production Ordered

03/10/2011 GC Received

US Citizenship

10/13/2011 N400 Sent

10/18/2011 NOA 10/19/2011 Check Cashed

04/17/2012 Email bio letter sent (received 4/19/12)

04/24/2012 Early Bio due to travel plans (bio date orig 5/11/12)

04/30/2012 Interview letter received

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pushbrk   13,120

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Filed: Other Country: China
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I don't think the K-3s are really moving much faster through USCIS at this point. They do however, only take about 1 month at NVC compared to 3 months for CR-1/IR-1. Interview times for the two can vary widely, so I would suggest checking your regional forum to determine the Embassy/Consulate time lines for the two different visa types.

My opinion, is the end result is on a K-3 he will be in the U.S. faster, but he probably won't be back at work faster. It really depends on your priorities.

I don't know about K3s moving faster but to apply you would only need to send in the I12F form along with your G325s, photos, supporting docs ect. Basically the same information that you sent with the I130. The fee is waived for the I129 if you have the I130 on file so send a copy of your NOA1. Then you can see which is approved first, the I130 or the I129. I don't think applying for the K3 will hurt anything ....

Hope this information helps and good luck!

You do not get to choose after seeing which petitions is approved first. It used to be that you could let both petitions run but that stopped in November, 2006.

If you want an immigrant visa, don't file an I-129F.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/PN_i-129f.pdf

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Karaoke   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Greece
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as long as you are in the US faster and back to work "NOT later" than with CR-1, I think it is worth it!

I don't think the K-3s are really moving much faster through USCIS at this point. They do however, only take about 1 month at NVC compared to 3 months for CR-1/IR-1. Interview times for the two can vary widely, so I would suggest checking your regional forum to determine the Embassy/Consulate time lines for the two different visa types.

My opinion, is the end result is on a K-3 he will be in the U.S. faster, but he probably won't be back at work faster. It really depends on your priorities.

 
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