Im confused......

[CapeG 1]

My husband and I have been talking tonight and we got onto how long everything is taking. As it is me that is the one that has pretty much done it all my husband asked me just why we were having to do the I-129F aswell as the I-130.

I could not answer him as I myself was not sure, I have basically just done what the guide section on here advises you too. However I now need someone to explain to me the advantages of filing for both.

I have read through the guides and the FAQ's but i am still no better off.

Please can someone explain to me why we have to file for both. Our background is that i am from the UK and will be moving to the US. My husband is the petitioner on my behalf. Thanks in advance.

[Tim and Bethanie 1]

Note to K3 Applicants: This process also applies to K3 Visa applicants whom have had their I-130 approved prior to their I-129f. In this case you may chose to persue the I-130 path as opposed the the K3. This will allow the immigrating relative to enter as a permanent resident as opposed to having to file for adjustment once here. If the I-129f is later approved and forwarded to the embassy then you can write them to request the approved I-130 be acted on and the K-3 process abandoned.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=i130guide1 A quick description as I understand it. The K-3 was brought about because the CR-1 used to be a lengthy process. For the most part now a days, the CR-1 is nearly as fast as the K-3. As you can read above, the CR-1 gives you permanent residency, so the moment you step into the states after receiving your ssn and green card you can take up employment, and travel freely. With the K-3, you must adjust status, which can sometimes be a lengthy process, whilst going through this process the beneficiary can not work, or travel freely outside of the United States. I put this in the simplest terms as I understand it, sure someone else will come along and be able to give you more details and to correct me if I am wrong.

B