After both petition approved (I-129F and I-130)

[rahulk09 0]

As you guys know that my both petition got approved on same time and date (Aug. 03, 2008). Then they forwarded to NVC. then a Aug. 11, 2008 I got letter from NVC case number for I-129F, and nothing for I-130. So questions are:

Does that means they went with K3 visa?

What happened to my I-130 (CR1) form?

They said they will transfer my case to US embassy in India within a weak.

Can you guys tell me what do I need to get ready (paper works) when get Packet 3 and Packet 4? So, my wife can early.

are there any short cut?

From my you can see that I don't think we have choice to pick the route we want (k3 or cr1), It's up to them.

by they way, I will let you know what happens to my case and etc.

Thank You very much.

-Rahul

[nodiscussion 0]

I don't have an answer for you, but I can't tell you what I'd pay to have had the opportunity to go the I-129F / K-3 route. For some unknown reason, VSC only approved my I-130, despite having approved my request to expedite the I-129F just days earlier. sigh....

Edited August 15, 2008 by nodiscussion

[YuAndDan 153]

They forward both to NVC, the I-129F will pass through NVC fairly quickly, the I-130 will go through the CR-1 process at NVC.

Many keep both petitions going, and respond to the CR-1 paperwork from NVC,and if it the I-130 reaches consulate while they are working on the K-3, the consulate will drop the K-3 in favor of the CR-1 which is the superior visa. Others get K-3 interview rescheduled if it looks like the I-130 will make it to consulate shortly after the K-3 interview date, so that they can do the CR-1.

CR-1 has the benefit of green-card upon entry, NO AOS required, CR-1 also costs less.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

AOS: $1010

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

In most cases CR-1 has been taking about the same time to process as K-3.

[edp333 9]

If your I-797c (NOA2) for the I-130 reads that your spouse is in the US then the I-130 was held for Adjustment of Status. Otherwise the I-797c (NOA2) for the I-130 will state the petition was forwarded to the NVC.

Actually, you were given a choice at the beginning of the process. Just filing the I-130 is the choice for petitioning a CR1/IR1 visa. Sending in the I-129 is the choice for a K3 visa. If you are given a choice after approval, you are one of the few fortunate filers.

[watchful2006 0]

congratz

[happyinlove012408 0]

Congrats.

[filirican 3]

good luck!