pot interview k3/CR dilemma

[ninjarocket 1]

Me and my wife have a k3/CR dilemma:

My wife had her k3 interview on September 16. Everything went fine. They didn't ask to see any evidences of proof of relationship in spite of many documents we had prepared, and she got a pink slip only, even thought the document verification was only paid 13 days earlier and could not have been completed. Maybe they seem not to be worried about that?

We were wondering why the k3 visa had not been released when others had already received their visas. I called the call center today and was misinformed: I was basically told that her visa was still under review and I needed to wait at least 6 weeks before calling back. Then I called Lorraine later (after a beer or two using extension numbers provided by helpful VJ members (many thanks to VJ members!)) and was told that they had suspended the final k3 processing because the paperwork for the CR visa had arrived. I had asked for it to be expedited, but it hadn't got there by the morning of her interview. It got there in the afternoon by which time we had left the embassy. Sigh! They had tried to call my wife since Thursday, but somehow didn't get through last week (maybe because my wife has annoying call back music on her cellphone?), which is a pity because both myself and my wife were still in Manila until Sunday 21. Now I'm back in the US and my wife is in Mindanao (at least a somewhat shorter plane ride away than me).

Anyway, it seems we have a difficult choice to make. Either:

1) drop the CR and just take the k3 and run: they will just print it I suppose and mail it to my wife as they would have done already if it wasn't for the CR paperwork

2) suspend the k3 and my wife returns to the USEM to see a CO which is a necessary part of completing the CR application in spite of the fact that she already had an interview with a CO.

So I'm not sure what to do. Advice would be kindly accepted by VJ members!!!!! My wife already has completed the necessary steps for a visa, but maybe she screws up in going for the CR and ends up with nothing? I can't be there with her for this one.

I don't know whether she will have a full blown interview for the CR having had the k3 interview. Part of the problem is that stupidly I've brought all of the evidence for a relationship back with me to the US. I will need to ship that pretty damn quick just in case, although they didn't ask to see any of it during the first interview. Just the standard questions. Unfortunately Lorraine at the embassy can't seem to be able to give me a complete picture of what would be required because she's just acting as a messenger.

How did I manage to make this so complicated?

[Thai family 0]

Sorry to hear about your situation. You might want to make a list of pros and cons. Does she want to work here immediately? Do you want the hassle and expense of applying for AOS/EAD? Is there any reason at all that you can think of that the immigrant visa would be denied? How far out will the interview be scheduled? Is your goal to be together as soon as possible?

We've thought long and hard about the pros and cons, but since the I-130 never found it's way to the NVC, the decision seems to have been made for the kids. My son is looking for a ticket as I speak.

It will all work out.

Thai Mom

[Dakine 26]

Me and my wife have a k3/CR dilemma:

My wife had her k3 interview on September 16. Everything went fine. They didn't ask to see any evidences of proof of relationship in spite of many documents we had prepared, and she got a pink slip only, even thought the document verification was only paid 13 days earlier and could not have been completed. Maybe they seem not to be worried about that?

We were wondering why the k3 visa had not been released when others had already received their visas. I called the call center today and was misinformed: I was basically told that her visa was still under review and I needed to wait at least 6 weeks before calling back. Then I called Lorraine later (after a beer or two using extension numbers provided by helpful VJ members (many thanks to VJ members!)) and was told that they had suspended the final k3 processing because the paperwork for the CR visa had arrived. I had asked for it to be expedited, but it hadn't got there by the morning of her interview. It got there in the afternoon by which time we had left the embassy. Sigh! They had tried to call my wife since Thursday, but somehow didn't get through last week (maybe because my wife has annoying call back music on her cellphone?), which is a pity because both myself and my wife were still in Manila until Sunday 21. Now I'm back in the US and my wife is in Mindanao (at least a somewhat shorter plane ride away than me).

Anyway, it seems we have a difficult choice to make. Either:

1) drop the CR and just take the k3 and run: they will just print it I suppose and mail it to my wife as they would have done already if it wasn't for the CR paperwork

2) suspend the k3 and my wife returns to the USEM to see a CO which is a necessary part of completing the CR application in spite of the fact that she already had an interview with a CO.

So I'm not sure what to do. Advice would be kindly accepted by VJ members!!!!! My wife already has completed the necessary steps for a visa, but maybe she screws up in going for the CR and ends up with nothing? I can't be there with her for this one.

I don't know whether she will have a full blown interview for the CR having had the k3 interview. Part of the problem is that stupidly I've brought all of the evidence for a relationship back with me to the US. I will need to ship that pretty damn quick just in case, although they didn't ask to see any of it during the first interview. Just the standard questions. Unfortunately Lorraine at the embassy can't seem to be able to give me a complete picture of what would be required because she's just acting as a messenger.

How did I manage to make this so complicated?

DEFINITELY go for the CR-1. You'll regret it doing the K3 as I do BIGTIME! Believe me when I say such as AOS can be a B!tch! Starts out dishing out $1010!

[vbtbmrt 2]

yes cr-1 is way better for all around. just remember you have waited this long few more weeks wont hurt very much. yes i know it sucks to with out your loved one but the hassle of AOS good luck and congrats

[ninjarocket 1]

Lorraine tells me that my wife only needs to go to the USEM any day the USEM is open at 10am to complete the CR process...... it isn't scheduled far in advance....

for sure the DS-230 page 4 would need to be signed and they would also need more fingerprints for the CR, but whether it would entail another round of interview questions with the CO, I have no idea.....

however, she does have to tale a plane ride back to Manila and fit it in with all her examinations at MSU

the #s for Grace and Lorraine are 011 63 2301 2000 ext 5184/5185