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bradentejas   0

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Ok y'all....

I was sitting here this morning, minding my own business and watching Mexico beat the ####### out of Iran when I decided to start perusing the forums and ran across this HUGE issue about the IMBRA!!!!

I am waiting on my NOA-1 (yes, I know, we are newbies) for my I-130 and I was going to start preparing the I-129F but it is now sounding like a waste of money and effort! I went over to read the K1 discussions and am now depressed for all of those couples who filed K1's late or dont have the option to get married first, and have no other options but to WAIT, WAIT and WAIT some more! I am happy that I have another option because we are married, however what are the thoughts on even submitting a I-129F for a spouse at this point when everything is on indefinite hold??

What I am getting from this new IMBRA thing is that if you have NOT filed the I-129F to run in conjunction with your I-130 then you might as well not bother at this point...pursue the CR-1 / IR-1 instead??? It seems relatively simple, utilizing the shortcuts, and now most likely shorter than a K1 or K3????

Just looking for opinions here.... I have to go back and continue studying this new process!!!!

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07/??/06 - Uhhh...where is that darn NOA1?

kitkat1 Experienced

kitkat1   5

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Well, my answer remains the same no matter where you post it!!! The new I-129 form *should* be available shortly. I would simply wait a bit longer until it is available and then file it. You'll be ahead of the game timewise by filing for both so you may as well do it.

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MrsWhizz   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: United Kingdom
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Well, my answer remains the same no matter where you post it!!! The new I-129 form *should* be available shortly. I would simply wait a bit longer until it is available and then file it. You'll be ahead of the game timewise by filing for both so you may as well do it.

Good advice, Kit. I hope you are right.

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