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criandjen   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Italy
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Let me explain our situation. I am Italian and my wife is American. We got married in Miami in sept 08 and we filed for a visa CR1 as shown in our timeline.

We already got the NOA1 and the forms are at VSC. Our case is not visible online yet and when we called USCIS they said the case will be visible in 30/60 days!!!! and that VSC is now processing the filing of feb 08,

What exactly is the I-129 and can be applied to our specific case?

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I-130 USCIS

10/30/2008 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

11/03/2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox

11/07/2008 - NOA1 received

01/13/2009 - Transferred to CSC

02/09/2009 - I-130 Approved

NVC

02/14/2009 - NVC Received/Case number assigned

02/18/2009 - DS-3032 / AOS Bill Generated

02/26/2009 - E-mailed (wiki template) DS-3032

03/06/2009 - DS-3032 approved by NVC via email

03/10/2009 - Affidavit of support invoice paid

03/16/2009 - IV fee paid

04/02/2009 - Sent I-864 and DS-230

04/06/2009 - NVC received I-864 and DS-230

04/18/2009 - RFE for visa J1

04/29/2009 - NVC completed case

06/09/2009 - Medical examination

06/10/2009 - Interview at the consulate. APPROVED

07/25/2009 - POE Miami

LIFTING CONDITIONS

06/28/2011 - Date Filed I751 Vermont Service Center

07/13/2011 - NOA Date

09/20/2011 - Bio. Appt

01/30/2012 - Removal of condition approved

03/02/2012 - GC received

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Let me explain our situation. I am Italian and my wife is American. We got married in Miami in sept 08 and we filed for a visa CR1 as shown in our timeline.

We already got the NOA1 and the forms are at VSC. Our case is not visible online yet and when we called USCIS they said the case will be visible in 30/60 days!!!! and that VSC is now processing the filing of feb 08,

What exactly is the I-129 and can be applied to our specific case?

I-129F and yes it can be applied to your case. It is a petition that can be used to determine eligibility for the alien to apply for a K-3 spousal visa.

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YMMV

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criandjen   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Italy
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what's the pros of it?

I-130 USCIS

10/30/2008 - Mailed I-130 to Chicago Lockbox

11/03/2008 - I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox

11/07/2008 - NOA1 received

01/13/2009 - Transferred to CSC

02/09/2009 - I-130 Approved

NVC

02/14/2009 - NVC Received/Case number assigned

02/18/2009 - DS-3032 / AOS Bill Generated

02/26/2009 - E-mailed (wiki template) DS-3032

03/06/2009 - DS-3032 approved by NVC via email

03/10/2009 - Affidavit of support invoice paid

03/16/2009 - IV fee paid

04/02/2009 - Sent I-864 and DS-230

04/06/2009 - NVC received I-864 and DS-230

04/18/2009 - RFE for visa J1

04/29/2009 - NVC completed case

06/09/2009 - Medical examination

06/10/2009 - Interview at the consulate. APPROVED

07/25/2009 - POE Miami

LIFTING CONDITIONS

06/28/2011 - Date Filed I751 Vermont Service Center

07/13/2011 - NOA Date

09/20/2011 - Bio. Appt

01/30/2012 - Removal of condition approved

03/02/2012 - GC received

payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,047

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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what's the pros of it?

best bet is to read the guides to determine the difference in the "status" after arrival and then compare that to what is important to you... it originally was designed to speed up the process when I-130's were taking years to approve... this is not so much the case anymore...

YMMV

Mononoke28 Grand Master

Mononoke28   135

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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When you file an I-130 alone, you are eligible to interview for a CR1 visa.

When you file both, the I-130 AND the I-129F, you are eligible to interview for a K3 visa.

K3s are supposed to be faster but for many embassies they are not. They also require you to file for AOS when you arrive, while with CR1s you receive your green card in the mail a few weeks after your arrival.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

BePatience Proficient

BePatience   0

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: India
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what's the pros of it?

It is better to just stick with CR1 since k-3 takes about the same time as CR1.

U.S. Passport

xx-xx-2012: Passport application sent

I-130 petition for Sibling

07-19-2012: Sent I-130 via Priority mail

07-23-2012: I-130 received by PHX lbx (forwarded to california)

07-23-2012: Priority date

07-30-2012: I-797 receipt received

1. CR1 [Completed: 2009/Total Days: 325]

2. ROC [Completed: 2011/Total Days: 222]

3. CITIZENSHIP [Completed: 2012/Total Days: 125]

4. US PASSPORT [Completed: 2012/Total Days: ]

cmnb Proficient

cmnb   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
 Timeline
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if you want to complicate your life, then apply for K3. K3s are taking the same amount of time for approvals as the CR-1. your spouse might get here a month or two earlier but its not worth the pain. imagine yourself dealing with VSC and her sisters for another year trying to adjust status, EAD and the about $1500 extra. i would suggest against it. rest is your choice. good luck!

USCIS (Vermont Service Center) Journey

Mailed I-130 Packet on 05/27/08

Approved: 12/23/08

NVC Journey

NVC Case Number assigned 01/02/09

Case Completed 01/21/09

End of Visa Journey

New Delhi Embassy Interview 03/17/09

VISA APPROVED!!!!!

 
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