K3 sent to consulate ...what to do now.

[sgr 0]

My 130 and 129f were approved on 8/11/08 .NVC assigned case number for 130 on 8/13/08.I called few days ago to cancel k3 route . they told me not to respond any k3 forms.Now i received a letter stating that they sent k3 to chennai , india consulate.i would like to pursue cr1 and i am well prepared for that

i am still waiting for IIN and 864 to be generated.

they put me in dilemma.....donot know what to do now.

here are my concerns ?

1.What are my best options to pursue on k3 path ?Do i need to call consulate to cancel k3 path?

2.What does my wife have to do if she receives packets from consulate?do we need to proceed for that? is there any good guide for k3 path?what forms to fill out or prepare for that...??

3.Do they give interview date for k3 ?? if so when immediately after they receive file from NVC?

4.I did see some ppl they got interview date for k3 then converted to Cr 1 interview?

any input or advice is well apppreciated.

[Todd-Leah 0]

My 130 and 129f were approved on 8/11/08 .NVC assigned case number for 130 on 8/13/08.I called few days ago to cancel k3 route . they told me not to respond any k3 forms.Now i received a letter stating that they sent k3 to chennai , india consulate.i would like to pursue cr1 and i am well prepared for that

i am still waiting for IIN and 864 to be generated.

they put me in dilemma.....donot know what to do now.

here are my concerns ?

1.What are my best options to pursue on k3 path ?Do i need to call consulate to cancel k3 path?

2.What does my wife have to do if she receives packets from consulate?do we need to proceed for that? is there any good guide for k3 path?what forms to fill out or prepare for that...??

3.Do they give interview date for k3 ?? if so when immediately after they receive file from NVC?

4.I did see some ppl they got interview date for k3 then converted to Cr 1 interview?

any input or advice is well apppreciated.

For K3 path:

1) the consulate will send you packet 3 contains a checklist, instruction and forms.

2) You return the checklist and forms.

3) Consulate send you packet 4 contains K3 interview appointment letter, medical forms and instruction.

No need to cancel anything, if you complete the NVC processing of I-130 before the K3 interview, it will turn into a CR1/IR1 interview. Worst case scenario: you need to go back to the consulate for another CR1/IR1 interview.

[Thai family 0]

Don't cancel anything. It is wise to leave all doors open. Circumstances and policies can change at any time, making one visa favorable over the other. Speaking from experience.

Thai Mom

[cmnb 0]

My 130 and 129f were approved on 8/11/08 .NVC assigned case number for 130 on 8/13/08.I called few days ago to cancel k3 route . they told me not to respond any k3 forms.Now i received a letter stating that they sent k3 to chennai , india consulate.i would like to pursue cr1 and i am well prepared for that

i am still waiting for IIN and 864 to be generated.

they put me in dilemma.....donot know what to do now.

here are my concerns ?

1.What are my best options to pursue on k3 path ?Do i need to call consulate to cancel k3 path?

2.What does my wife have to do if she receives packets from consulate?do we need to proceed for that? is there any good guide for k3 path?what forms to fill out or prepare for that...??

3.Do they give interview date for k3 ?? if so when immediately after they receive file from NVC?

4.I did see some ppl they got interview date for k3 then converted to Cr 1 interview?

any input or advice is well apppreciated.

i dont know too much about K3 but looking at ur case, i can only advise u is to delay the processing of K-3. at the same time go full pace with the NVC process. contact Steve Y Jessica (another vj member) who had the same situation as u where both of his applications were approved. he may be able to provide some good advise to u. and yeah...just as thai mom advised, please dont cancel anything.

Edited August 21, 2008 by cmnb

[sgr 0]

Don't cancel anything. It is wise to leave all doors open. Circumstances and policies can change at any time, making one visa favorable over the other. Speaking from experience.

Thai Mom

what should i do? what does packet 3 contain??what are the forms and required documents? any guide or info here? do we need to fill out forms once we get it?

[Todd-Leah 0]

Don't cancel anything. It is wise to leave all doors open. Circumstances and policies can change at any time, making one visa favorable over the other. Speaking from experience.

Thai Mom

what should i do? what does packet 3 contain??what are the forms and required documents? any guide or info here? do we need to fill out forms once we get it?

You should call the consulate once DHL tracking shows your package has reached the consulate. You may be able to pick up the packet if you live near the consulate.

This is on Mumbai US embassy's website:

Applying for a K3 or K4 Visa

The embassy or consulate where you, the spouse of an American citizen, will apply for a K-3 visa must be in the country where your marriage took place. Here are the procedures to apply. The embassy or consulate will let you know any additional things to do, such as where you need to go for the required medical examination. The following is required:

* A passport

* Two completed DS-156, Nonimmigrant Visa Application forms

* Two nonimmigrant visa photos (two inches/50 X 50 mm square, showing full face, against a light background)

* Police Certificate

* Court and prison records

* Birth certificates

* Registered marriage certificate and other proof of relationship. Note that a deed of marriage is not sufficient proof.

* Proof of relationship with any child (K-4) visa applicant.

* Proof of the legal termination of any previous marriage: death certificate of spouse, or decree of divorce or annulment

* A medical examination.

* Evidence of Support: You must show evidence that you will not become a public charge in the U.S. A completed I-134 Affidavit of Support form along with supporting documents from your sponsor is helpful in proving that your sponsor has sufficient financial resources.

* A demand draft for the Visa Application fee.

The consular officer may ask for additional information. It is a good idea to bring marriage photographs and other proof that the marriage is genuine.

Documents in foreign languages should be translated into English. Take clear, legible photocopies of civil documents, such as birth and marriage certificates, to the visa interview. Original documents can then be returned to you.