130 & 129F -Approved-Now soo confused with next move

[MAO36 30]

Hello Guys,

I know everyone says the CR1 route is the best visa since you get your greencard immediately and can work right away. The problem is I may take the k3 route due to the looong wait for interviews at the US Embassy in Nigeria for CR1 visas. If it were an extra 2mos, then no biggie but we're talking close to a half of a year. With 9 mos already lost would you not take the k3 route? Also do I pay both fee bills for the k3 & CR1 while I'm still deciding on what to do? We simply cannot wait another 5mos for an interview, that's crazy!! Any suggestions guys!!!

[hilkka28586 0]

If money isn't an issue for you guys then I would say go with the K-3 visa route. You shouldn't have to wait longer than need be! We were hoping to go the K-3 route but our application disappeared somewhere and our I-130 has been approved so we don't have much of a choice. Good luck with the remainder of your procedure, you'll be together soon!!

[nunyab 0]

If money isn't an issue for you guys then I would say go with the K-3 visa route. You shouldn't have to wait longer than need be! We were hoping to go the K-3 route but our application disappeared somewhere and our I-130 has been approved so we don't have much of a choice. Good luck with the remainder of your procedure, you'll be together soon!!

Hay MAO36 you're just on the other side of the mountains??? I am also playing with weither or not to fill in the 129f... if it helps get him faster i'll do what i need to do... any insight?

[pushbrk 12,908]

Hello Guys,

I know everyone says the CR1 route is the best visa since you get your greencard immediately and can work right away. The problem is I may take the k3 route due to the looong wait for interviews at the US Embassy in Nigeria for CR1 visas. If it were an extra 2mos, then no biggie but we're talking close to a half of a year. With 9 mos already lost would you not take the k3 route? Also do I pay both fee bills for the k3 & CR1 while I'm still deciding on what to do? We simply cannot wait another 5mos for an interview, that's crazy!! Any suggestions guys!!!

If VSC actually sends both petitions to NVC, you can just ignore all the correspondence and fees associated with the I-130/CR1 case if you wish.

When you get your actual approval notices, you'll have a good clue as to whether both are going to NVC from the wording on the I-130 notice.

[ROZA 0]

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Hello Guys,

I know everyone says the CR1 route is the best visa since you get your greencard immediately and can work right away. The problem is I may take the k3 route due to the looong wait for interviews at the US Embassy in Nigeria for CR1 visas. If it were an extra 2mos, then no biggie but we're talking close to a half of a year. With 9 mos already lost would you not take the k3 route? Also do I pay both fee bills for the k3 & CR1 while I'm still deciding on what to do? We simply cannot wait another 5mos for an interview, that's crazy!! Any suggestions guys!!!

If VSC actually sends both petitions to NVC, you can just ignore all the correspondence and fees associated with the I-130/CR1 case if you wish.

When you get your actual approval notices, you'll have a good clue as to whether both are going to NVC from the wording on the I-130 notice.

[MAO36 30]

THANKS for the feedback for those who responded! Right now this forum is a wealth of info & insight through this long and scary journey.