very urgent question

[pushbrk 12,910]

One last thing. If you haven't filed yet, it would be a good idea to do some research here on VJ on the CR1/IR1 visa. In most cases this takes just as long as the K3, depending on the embassy, and once the beneficiary enters the US, they get their green card in the mail within a few weeks. No need to file for AOS and not need to wait months for it.

Diana

but i guess California service center is pretty fast with processing AOS , and i think better be together and wait together. instead of waiting alone

Two things:

Check the embassy's website to confirm which affidavit they use. Usually it's the I-134 for the K-3 non-immigrant visa.

A sponsor, by law, can't be required to sign on for ten years for a non-immigrant visa. Some consulates want the same level of proof that the I-864 provides that there won't be public charge issues.

Secondly, I don't recommend coming on a K-3 visa unless there are very special circumstances. We are going through multiple post K-3 hassles now and it is not worth it. Unless you are in a special situation or the particular embassy approves K-3s more readily than CR-1s, don't bother. If you enjoy doing tons more paperwork, re-entering the USCIS black hole, paying them more money, not being able to get a driver's license and not being able to work, then go ahead.

Thai Mom

Actually, Consular officers are forbidden to accept the I-864 in a K visa case. Whatever the OP heard is simply incorrect with respect to a K visa. The I-864 is a binding contract between the sponsor and the US Government and as such is reserved for sponsoring Legal Permanent Resident status. It cannot be used for a non-immigrant visa. K visa holders can only use the I-864 for adjusting to LPR status.

[masry1 0]

One last thing. If you haven't filed yet, it would be a good idea to do some research here on VJ on the CR1/IR1 visa. In most cases this takes just as long as the K3, depending on the embassy, and once the beneficiary enters the US, they get their green card in the mail within a few weeks. No need to file for AOS and not need to wait months for it.

Diana

but i guess California service center is pretty fast with processing AOS , and i think better be together and wait together. instead of waiting alone

Two things:

Check the embassy's website to confirm which affidavit they use. Usually it's the I-134 for the K-3 non-immigrant visa.

A sponsor, by law, can't be required to sign on for ten years for a non-immigrant visa. Some consulates want the same level of proof that the I-864 provides that there won't be public charge issues.

Secondly, I don't recommend coming on a K-3 visa unless there are very special circumstances. We are going through multiple post K-3 hassles now and it is not worth it. Unless you are in a special situation or the particular embassy approves K-3s more readily than CR-1s, don't bother. If you enjoy doing tons more paperwork, re-entering the USCIS black hole, paying them more money, not being able to get a driver's license and not being able to work, then go ahead.

Thai Mom

Actually, Consular officers are forbidden to accept the I-864 in a K visa case. Whatever the OP heard is simply incorrect with respect to a K visa. The I-864 is a binding contract between the sponsor and the US Government and as such is reserved for sponsoring Legal Permanent Resident status. It cannot be used for a non-immigrant visa. K visa holders can only use the I-864 for adjusting to LPR status.

this means that my lawyer is an idiot because he told me tht it is used now instead of I134 , anyway just emailed the embassy and waiting for their reply

[pushbrk 12,910]

One last thing. If you haven't filed yet, it would be a good idea to do some research here on VJ on the CR1/IR1 visa. In most cases this takes just as long as the K3, depending on the embassy, and once the beneficiary enters the US, they get their green card in the mail within a few weeks. No need to file for AOS and not need to wait months for it.

Diana

but i guess California service center is pretty fast with processing AOS , and i think better be together and wait together. instead of waiting alone

Two things:

Check the embassy's website to confirm which affidavit they use. Usually it's the I-134 for the K-3 non-immigrant visa.

A sponsor, by law, can't be required to sign on for ten years for a non-immigrant visa. Some consulates want the same level of proof that the I-864 provides that there won't be public charge issues.

Secondly, I don't recommend coming on a K-3 visa unless there are very special circumstances. We are going through multiple post K-3 hassles now and it is not worth it. Unless you are in a special situation or the particular embassy approves K-3s more readily than CR-1s, don't bother. If you enjoy doing tons more paperwork, re-entering the USCIS black hole, paying them more money, not being able to get a driver's license and not being able to work, then go ahead.

Thai Mom

Actually, Consular officers are forbidden to accept the I-864 in a K visa case. Whatever the OP heard is simply incorrect with respect to a K visa. The I-864 is a binding contract between the sponsor and the US Government and as such is reserved for sponsoring Legal Permanent Resident status. It cannot be used for a non-immigrant visa. K visa holders can only use the I-864 for adjusting to LPR status.

this means that my lawyer is an idiot because he told me tht it is used now instead of I134 , anyway just emailed the embassy and waiting for their reply

Even lawyers are human enough to get confused from time to time.

[Mononoke28 135]

One last thing. If you haven't filed yet, it would be a good idea to do some research here on VJ on the CR1/IR1 visa. In most cases this takes just as long as the K3, depending on the embassy, and once the beneficiary enters the US, they get their green card in the mail within a few weeks. No need to file for AOS and not need to wait months for it.

Diana

but i guess California service center is pretty fast with processing AOS , and i think better be together and wait together. instead of waiting alone

masry1, that's a personal choice that each couple makes. The only reason I brought it up is because I've seen the hassle many people have had to go through with their AOS, and how many of them complain about not being able to do much for months until their EAD is at least approved. But of course there are others, who don't mind waiting that long to get their green card and figure out what to do in the mean time.

So again, it's a personal choice that only you and your spouse should make.

Diana

[pushbrk 12,910]

One last thing. If you haven't filed yet, it would be a good idea to do some research here on VJ on the CR1/IR1 visa. In most cases this takes just as long as the K3, depending on the embassy, and once the beneficiary enters the US, they get their green card in the mail within a few weeks. No need to file for AOS and not need to wait months for it.

Diana

but i guess California service center is pretty fast with processing AOS , and i think better be together and wait together. instead of waiting alone

masry1, that's a personal choice that each couple makes. The only reason I brought it up is because I've seen the hassle many people have had to go through with their AOS, and how many of them complain about not being able to do much for months until their EAD is at least approved. But of course there are others, who don't mind waiting that long to get their green card and figure out what to do in the mean time.

So again, it's a personal choice that only you and your spouse should make.

Diana

AOS applicants have no control over whether their case will be adjudicated in California.