NVC Received I-129F but not I-130 which were approved on the same day?

[Tree 0]

Is that normal that NVC received one and not the other although approved on the same day?

[YuAndDan 153]

USCIS is supposed to send both to NVC, but they may be sent at slightly different times.

NVC treats I-129F differently that I-130, they tend to process I-129F quickly and do additional processing on the I-130.

Try to keep the I-130 moving, and if it looks like I-130 may reach the consulate shortly after the I-129F, you may want to try to delay the K-3 interview to let the CR-1 case catch up.

If you enter the USA on CR-1 visa, then NO AOS needed. CR-1 has the advantage of GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA, and can imediatly take a JOB, get SSN, and apply for a driver's licenence after getting SSN. K-3 CANNOT take a JOB, get SSN, or apply for driver's license until after getting EAD or Green-card. EAD can take 90 days or more.

CR-1 saves $$$

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)

[Tree 0]

USCIS is supposed to send both to NVC, but they may be sent at slightly different times.

NVC treats I-129F differently that I-130, they tend to process I-129F quickly and do additional processing on the I-130.

Try to keep the I-130 moving, and if it looks like I-130 may reach the consulate shortly after the I-129F, you may want to try to delay the K-3 interview to let the CR-1 case catch up.

If you enter the USA on CR-1 visa, then NO AOS needed. CR-1 has the advantage of GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA, and can imediatly take a JOB, get SSN, and apply for a driver's licenence after getting SSN. K-3 CANNOT take a JOB, get SSN, or apply for driver's license until after getting EAD or Green-card. EAD can take 90 days or more.

CR-1 saves $$$

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)

Wow thanks for the heads up on the AOS! I had no idea it cost that much!