speeding up the CR-1

[b1978 0]

I applied for the I-130 (CR-1) and received my NOA1 on March 24. I have not received any touches to date, nor any correspondence. I have seen some timelines where people sent in the I129-F and then got both the I-130 and the I-129F approved on the same day. Do you think if I were to send in the I-129F now that it would speed things up, make no difference, or cause a delay? I want to go with the I-130 but just want to get it processed faster.

Brandon

[canadian_wife 1,829]

K-3 does not speed it up, if anything it can slow it down.

This process is about patience.

Good luck

[YuAndDan 153]

K-3 does not speed it up, if anything it can slow it down.

This process is about patience.

Good luck

Correct!, filing an I-129F for The OPTIONAL K-3 will slow this down, USCIS will place the I-130 on hold, so that they can link the two cases, and start processing the I-129F.

The K-3 was developed at a time when I-130 was taking a LONG time to process (As in a year or longer), this is no longer the case. The K-3 was provided ans an option to allow the spouse to enter the USA an WAIT for I-130 approval so that they can then either continue with counselor process and interview for a spousal visa, or adjust status in the USA. Since USCIS has begun approving them at the same time, this essentialy ended the reason the K-3 exists (Entry to USA and waiting for I-130 approval).

Forget the K-3 OPTION and be wait for the I-130.

USCIS can take up to 6 months to process either petition.

Patience grass-hopper.

[imaisha 1]

definitely do NOT file the 129f. it slowed me down. whenever i called the operators at USCIS always asked me why i bothered filing it.

[L179 1]

totally agreed

K3 to my understanding is pointless and more expensive

i wish i never did it, my hubby would probably have made it to US by now!