why does Philippine embassy encourage to both send in I-129F and I-130 petitions or spousal visa?

[JillSmith 0]

We got married here in the Philippines. Right after we get married we went to the Phil. embassy and the head officer instructed us to file both the I-130 and I-129F petitions. After two months both petitions were approved. The I-130 approval through I-797 Noice of Action instructed o wait for the NVC case number. While the I-129F approved petition through I-797 Notice of Action asked us for more evidences and gave us deadline to submit otherwise visa will be denied.

By right, I should be I-130 which is spousal visa not I-129F. Shall I go ahead and not submit the requirements for I-129f?

[Mononoke28 135]

Submitting petitions I-130 & I-129F together to the USCIS will result in a K3 visa if they are processed together. A few years ago this type of visa was faster than a CR1 visa but now days the difference in processing between the two is not much. An I-130 by itself will result in a CR1 visa.

With a K3 visa, you will have to file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) when you arrive in the US, pay $1,010 and wait about 6 months for approval. You will also have to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if you want to work before the AOS is approved, this can take about 3 months.

With a CR1 visa you don't have to do any of that because you receive your green card a few weeks after you arrive in the US. The only extra fees you have to pay are the AOS and IV bill at the NVC which is before your interview.

In my opinion, since you already have your I-130 approved, you can keep on with the CR1 visa and not do anything with the I-129F since it's a much better visa. Or if you still want the K3 visa, submit the evidence they're requesting for the I-129F so they can approve it.

I would also recommend to see what other VJ members say about this before making any decisions.

Good luck!

Diana

[JillSmith 0]

Submitting petitions I-130 & I-129F together to the USCIS will result in a K3 visa if they are processed together. A few years ago this type of visa was faster than a CR1 visa but now days the difference in processing between the two is not much. An I-130 by itself will result in a CR1 visa.

With a K3 visa, you will have to file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) when you arrive in the US, pay $1,010 and wait about 6 months for approval. You will also have to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if you want to work before the AOS is approved, this can take about 3 months.

With a CR1 visa you don't have to do any of that because you receive your green card a few weeks after you arrive in the US. The only extra fees you have to pay are the AOS and IV bill at the NVC which is before your interview.

In my opinion, since you already have your I-130 approved, you can keep on with the CR1 visa and not do anything with the I-129F since it's a much better visa. Or if you still want the K3 visa, submit the evidence they're requesting for the I-129F so they can approve it.

I would also recommend to see what other VJ members say about this before making any decisions.

Good luck!

Diana

[JillSmith 0]

Submitting petitions I-130 & I-129F together to the USCIS will result in a K3 visa if they are processed together. A few years ago this type of visa was faster than a CR1 visa but now days the difference in processing between the two is not much. An I-130 by itself will result in a CR1 visa.

With a K3 visa, you will have to file for Adjustment of Status (AOS) when you arrive in the US, pay $1,010 and wait about 6 months for approval. You will also have to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) if you want to work before the AOS is approved, this can take about 3 months.

With a CR1 visa you don't have to do any of that because you receive your green card a few weeks after you arrive in the US. The only extra fees you have to pay are the AOS and IV bill at the NVC which is before your interview.

In my opinion, since you already have your I-130 approved, you can keep on with the CR1 visa and not do anything with the I-129F since it's a much better visa. Or if you still want the K3 visa, submit the evidence they're requesting for the I-129F so they can approve it.

I would also recommend to see what other VJ members say about this before making any decisions.

Good luck!

Diana

Hello Diana,

Thank you for your input. CR1 is the way to go. I need to do away with the I-129F.

very much helpful. God bless you.

Jill Smtih