I am confused CR1 and K3

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

We filed for both CR1 and K3. The thing is my husband would want to stick in K3 because the process is shorter. I know it is faster than CR1 but I just do not want to have a headache in filing for AOS, EAD, and SSN.

What is the time difference of K3 and CR1?

How long is the AOS process if I will come in US by K3?

Your input would really be a big help..

[trinket 30]

Time difference usually depends upon your service center, please fill in your timeline, so others can answer you properly.

And honestly no one can give you any exact estimate of how long process can be approved, but once approved at USCIS, it is pretty quick at NVC level (given you are prepared a bit ahead of time).

For CR1, go through this spread sheetto check the time approvals of both Cali and Vermont service centers.

Edited July 3, 2008 by silent

[visaman99 0]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

[Chet 0]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

Yes, it depends on what you want. For me, speed is the utmost importance as I don't want to be away from my wife any longer than I already have. My opinion is that it doesn't hurt to file a K-3 as it gives you options in the event both get approved at the same time. Should you decide with the CR1 route, you still can.

[pushbrk 12,883]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

Yes, it depends on what you want. For me, speed is the utmost importance as I don't want to be away from my wife any longer than I already have. My opinion is that it doesn't hurt to file a K-3 as it gives you options in the event both get approved at the same time. Should you decide with the CR1 route, you still can.

Both options are not necessarily available. CSC has been following the current stated policy of holding the I-130 and only forwarding the I-129F to NVC, while VSC has been forwarding both lately. If that happens, one needs to file an I-824 with a hefty fee to get the I-130 moving again. VSC may change back without notice. We just don't know.

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

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

Yes, it depends on what you want. For me, speed is the utmost importance as I don't want to be away from my wife any longer than I already have. My opinion is that it doesn't hurt to file a K-3 as it gives you options in the event both get approved at the same time. Should you decide with the CR1 route, you still can.

Both options are not necessarily available. CSC has been following the current stated policy of holding the I-130 and only forwarding the I-129F to NVC, while VSC has been forwarding both lately. If that happens, one needs to file an I-824 with a hefty fee to get the I-130 moving again. VSC may change back without notice. We just don't know.

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

But we filed for both.. What shall we do?

[Gaby&Talbert 1]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

Yes, it depends on what you want. For me, speed is the utmost importance as I don't want to be away from my wife any longer than I already have. My opinion is that it doesn't hurt to file a K-3 as it gives you options in the event both get approved at the same time. Should you decide with the CR1 route, you still can.

Both options are not necessarily available. CSC has been following the current stated policy of holding the I-130 and only forwarding the I-129F to NVC, while VSC has been forwarding both lately. If that happens, one needs to file an I-824 with a hefty fee to get the I-130 moving again. VSC may change back without notice. We just don't know.

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

But we filed for both.. What shall we do?

Continue with the K3 process. The AOS on average is about 6 months but you should get AED to work and get your SSN in about 3 months.

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

If you are already married, the U.S citizen can petition for I-130. Once you get the I-130 receipt in the mail, you can send the 1-129F along with the receipt (with no fees). The i-129F can grant entry to the beneficiary to the U.S on a non-immigrant visa while the I-130 is still pending. This way you both can wait in the U.S. together for the entire CR-1 process.

but i need to apply for AOS when I get there right?

Yes, it depends on what you want. For me, speed is the utmost importance as I don't want to be away from my wife any longer than I already have. My opinion is that it doesn't hurt to file a K-3 as it gives you options in the event both get approved at the same time. Should you decide with the CR1 route, you still can.

Both options are not necessarily available. CSC has been following the current stated policy of holding the I-130 and only forwarding the I-129F to NVC, while VSC has been forwarding both lately. If that happens, one needs to file an I-824 with a hefty fee to get the I-130 moving again. VSC may change back without notice. We just don't know.

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

But we filed for both.. What shall we do?

Continue with the K3 process. The AOS on average is about 6 months but you should get AED to work and get your SSN in about 3 months.

Ok thanks.. I want to be with my husband at the soonest but I do not want to be idle in US for couple of months.. 3 months of getting SSN and permit to work would be fine for me..

[tchururu 0]

Hi!

My husband filed for my K3 at the end of April and was approved in June! 15 days!

Now we are waiting for my interview! Much better than CR1 that takes forever.

CR1 (Immigrant Visa) is a cheaper and maybe better visa, it depends on what your priorities are.

I think you should pursue with the K3. Then you can apply for AOS, but at least you'll be doing that together and not appart.

Renata

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

I also sent in my paperwok the end of April to CSC. And both petitions were approved and both forwarded to NVC. This seems to be the normal thing for CSC lately.

I am currently following both routes. Today I sent my final papers, DS-230, to NVC. My wife has her medical next Friday for her K3. I expect that my CR1 will be complete in a week or two, before my K3 interview. Then I can change the interview from a K3 to a CR1.

It should help you speed things up because you filed for K3, because it looks like the K3's are being approved faster than the stand alone CR1's. And when the CSC approves the I-129F, they approve the I-130 at the same time.

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

Hi!

My husband filed for my K3 at the end of April and was approved in June! 15 days!

Now we are waiting for my interview! Much better than CR1 that takes forever.

CR1 (Immigrant Visa) is a cheaper and maybe better visa, it depends on what your priorities are.

I think you should pursue with the K3. Then you can apply for AOS, but at least you'll be doing that together and not appart.

Renata

Thanks Renata.

How I wish that ours would be that fast too.. My husbie pointed out what you said as well..

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

I also sent in my paperwok the end of April to CSC. And both petitions were approved and both forwarded to NVC. This seems to be the normal thing for CSC lately.

I am currently following both routes. Today I sent my final papers, DS-230, to NVC. My wife has her medical next Friday for her K3. I expect that my CR1 will be complete in a week or two, before my K3 interview. Then I can change the interview from a K3 to a CR1.

It should help you speed things up because you filed for K3, because it looks like the K3's are being approved faster than the stand alone CR1's. And when the CSC approves the I-129F, they approve the I-130 at the same time.

Thanks...

[MOLEN 0]

We filed for both CR1 and K3. The thing is my husband would want to stick in K3 because the process is shorter. I know it is faster than CR1 but I just do not want to have a headache in filing for AOS, EAD, and SSN.

What is the time difference of K3 and CR1?

How long is the AOS process if I will come in US by K3?

Your input would really be a big help..

My timeline for (I-129-F) K3 is

07/20/07 - Mailed to chicago lockbox via USPS mail

07/22/07 - Item was delivered at 10:19am in chicago

07/30/07 - Check in cashed

07/30/07 - NOA1 hard copy received (dated 07/26/07) case at NBC

08/13/07 - Touched (This case is now pending at the office to which it was transferred)

08/20/07 - Receive Hardcopy mail Transferred from MSC to CSC Notice Date: 08/14/07

12/05/07 - Approval Notice Sent (Website and CRIS E-mail)

12/10/07 - Receive NOA2 in the mail

12/26/07 - Receive MNL2007XXXXXX (Assign) case sent to US Embassy Manila.

03/03/08 - Medical at St. Lukes Hospital.

03/10/08 - Iterview at US Embassy Manila

03/05/08 - (called & fax embassy) for cancellation of K3 non immigrant visa.

The time diff. between K3 and CR1 is ......the K3 4 to 5 months faster.

We choose CR1 route coz' we don't want to pay $1010 for AOS, more hassle ...But according to VJ timelines ...it takes 6 months..for the green card to come and She wanted to look for work right away.

Not much diff..... other than for k3 ...you will be with your husband arms 5 months sooner.

[coolgt 0]

as for me i think the time different are not that much off.

if you file k3 then you will be 1-3 month shorter than the cr1.

but you have to wait for aos, ssn and other stuff when you get to the US

cr1 is worth the wait and it the true immigrants visa.