Link to amount i need to write check for and to whom

[tomuts 0]

anyone have Link to amount i need to write check for and to whom for the i130 pack got everything ready to go now just have to write the check

[Chica Yeyé 41]

[Zee Bee 61]

Its right there on the instructions to the I-130.

[pushbrk 12,884]

Its right there on the instructions to the I-130.

Yes, before you write the check and mail the petition package, be sure you read carefully ALL the instructions that come with the I-130 and the applicable Guides here on VJ. It's an easy question to answer but you asking it is a clear indicator you haven't adequately followed the instructions. This is a good way to fail.

[YuAndDan 153]

Its right there on the instructions to the I-130.

You may want to look in the form's instructions: http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf (Hint Page 3 and 4)

Address: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

If considering K-3 consider it carefully, USCIS has been approving both I-130 and I-129F for K-3 and sending them both to NVC on the same day lately, this makes the processing tome for CR-1 nearly the same as K-3.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

Edited March 4, 2009 by YuAndDan

[tomuts 0]

yah i read thru guides just have covered sooo much past few days and now im excited and anxious but rest assured i did a thorough packet. I will be filing k3 because i want her here with me as soon as possible. We can wait on status for work and such i own my own bussiness so i will take her with me so she will not be lonely. Also as far as economy goes if i was told i could have everything done tommorow ide easily stroke a check for 50k lol. not that im rich but she is the most important person in my life and i want so bad to have her here with me.

Again thank you all for all the help and the well laid out guides im just excited about everything ive quadruple checked everything now

and today is the day i mail out

i will pray daily now that it gets there.

[YuAndDan 153]

yah i read thru guides just have covered sooo much past few days and now im excited and anxious but rest assured i did a thorough packet. I will be filing k3 because i want her here with me as soon as possible. We can wait on status for work and such i own my own bussiness so i will take her with me so she will not be lonely. Also as far as economy goes if i was told i could have everything done tommorow ide easily stroke a check for 50k lol. not that im rich but she is the most important person in my life and i want so bad to have her here with me.

Again thank you all for all the help and the well laid out guides im just excited about everything ive quadruple checked everything now

and today is the day i mail out

i will pray daily now that it gets there.

Again compare timelines for K-3 and CR-1, they are not much different, maybe 1 week or so for Manila.

[tomuts 0]

wow the cr1 looks alot easier no i 129 involved? so only items additional is proof of residency and a summary of our situation correct?

[YuAndDan 153]

wow the cr1 looks alot easier no i 129 involved? so only items additional is proof of residency and a summary of our situation correct?

In either case you need to show US domicile (I-134 or I-864 requires it.)

Yes no I-129F (K-Visa) is filed, the paperwork that a K-Visa applicant needs for interview will be needed a bit earlier and will be sent to NVC for processing.

There are some NVC guides to streamline the NVC process after I-130 NOA2.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...s%27s_Shortcuts