K3 approved,I 130 approved, Is it possible to get the k3 visa and than instead of travelling to the U.S wait for the I130 to be processed

[imi20 0]

Hey All,

Our K3 got approved last month, last week I130 also got approved, I wanna bring my wife to the U.S on a green card, but on the other side I also don't want to waste the K3.

Is It possible that we go thru the k3 route, get the visa and than instead of travelling just wait for the I 130 to be processed, get the I 130 visa also and then come to the U.S.

The reason behind all this is that k3 process is faster and we could end up having a visa by next month, whereas I 130 process is slower and it could take upto several months. I wanna get the k3 visa just to be on the safe side and then wait for the I 130 visa to be processed as political situation is not very good in Pak and I fear that if the situation gets worsen, the U.S Consulate may decide to close for an unlimited period.

I guess that will explain my situation, the bottom line is " is it possible to get a k3 visa and than instead of travelling to the U.S just wait for the I130 to be processed abroad"?

[Let it Be 0]

I think the K3 gets cancelled when they interview for the CR1/IR1....could be wrong about that

There is a couple on here that got the K3 and soon after decided to go with the CR1. They had to wait several months for the K3 to be processed after it was approved, so they thought the CR1 would go right through. It didn't. They ended up having to wait another 5 months for checks after it was approved.

If there is a chance the consulate will close in the middle of your AP, I would not risk it...just my opinion.

[imi20 0]

I think the K3 gets cancelled when they interview for the CR1/IR1....could be wrong about that

There is a couple on here that got the K3 and soon after decided to go with the CR1. They had to wait several months for the K3 to be processed after it was approved, so they thought the CR1 would go right through. It didn't. They ended up having to wait another 5 months for checks after it was approved.

If there is a chance the consulate will close in the middle of your AP, I would not risk it...just my opinion.

Thanks for the reply

SO, I should just go ahead with the K3 and leave rest for later

[cmnb 0]

I think the K3 gets cancelled when they interview for the CR1/IR1....could be wrong about that

There is a couple on here that got the K3 and soon after decided to go with the CR1. They had to wait several months for the K3 to be processed after it was approved, so they thought the CR1 would go right through. It didn't. They ended up having to wait another 5 months for checks after it was approved.

If there is a chance the consulate will close in the middle of your AP, I would not risk it...just my opinion.

Thanks for the reply

SO, I should just go ahead with the K3 and leave rest for later

with the current political situation in pak, if u have a K3 approved...dont think too much and get your wife to the US as soon as you can. atleast your wife has something to travel to the US. you can do the rest of the process here. yes, it is going to be overwhelming with all the paperwork and the extra cash that you will have to spare out but atleast you will not have to worry about the situation there or get yourselves into a second though. best course of action: have her fly to the US ASAP and then worry about the rest later. good luck!

[imi20 0]

Thanks cmnb

[Rabi 0]

Same situation wid me

USHuold go through wid K3 and when u reved visa fee application for I130 u called NVC and said I wanna go throgh wid k3 they hold ur case for one year

NVC hold ur case for One year like me