K-3 Visa

[Olesya 0]

Hello Everyone!

Can anyone tell me when can I send I-129F form?

I just received a notice that is saying that my I-130 form and package was received. Can I send I-129F now, or should I wait until I get I-130 form approved?

I am a little lost.

Thank you,

Best,

Olesya

Edited September 9, 2009 by Olesya

[Olesya 0]

Hello Everyone!

Can anyone tell me when can I send I-129F form?

I just received a notice that is saying that my I-130 form and package was received. Can I send I-129F now, or should I wait until I get I-130 form approved?

I am a little lost.

Thank you,

Best,

Olesya

Sorry, I know that I have misspelled the title, but I have no idea how to fix it now, cause I am new to this website.

[Nik+Heather 121]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

[New Beginnings 32]

I agree, the K3 has become obsolete. The CR1 is being approved at the same time. It no longer saves you time and will end up costing you more money.

But if you do decide to file it, you do send a copy of your NOA1 along with the package.

[Olesya 0]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

I think that the K-3 visa process is faster, and we can take the further steps while living in the US. I don't if I am wrong, but it seems true. And, as I read about it most people prefer that way.

I don't know, now I am even more lost

[Ban Hammer 13,336]

moved from Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas to k-3 forum

[Malrothien 6]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

I think that the K-3 visa process is faster, and we can take the further steps while living in the US. I don't if I am wrong, but it seems true. And, as I read about it most people prefer that way.

I don't know, now I am even more lost

K3 is faster only by one or two weeks, really. It is also about $800 more expensive to file that way.

[Olesya 0]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

I think that the K-3 visa process is faster, and we can take the further steps while living in the US. I don't if I am wrong, but it seems true. And, as I read about it most people prefer that way.

I don't know, now I am even more lost

K3 is faster only by one or two weeks, really. It is also about $800 more expensive to file that way.

So, should I just stop now, and wait until they approve my I-130 form, and then follow the rest instructions?

[New Beginnings 32]

We went for both the K3 and the CR1 and ours the K3 was only faster by 3 weeks. Not worth the extra hassle and money IMO. The CR1 comes with many advantages, greencard upon arrival, SSN, ability to work and so on.

Ultimately it is your choice.

[Malrothien 6]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

I think that the K-3 visa process is faster, and we can take the further steps while living in the US. I don't if I am wrong, but it seems true. And, as I read about it most people prefer that way.

I don't know, now I am even more lost

K3 is faster only by one or two weeks, really. It is also about $800 more expensive to file that way.

So, should I just stop now, and wait until they approve my I-130 form, and then follow the rest instructions?

I would say yes. But as NB said, it's entirely up to you.

[canadian_wife 1,822]

When we applied K-3s were being processed 6-8 weeks AFTER the Cr-1s. So if you look at it that way, no it is not faster.

Good luck. Stick with the Cr-1

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hi Olesya,

Is there some reason that you are filing for the K-3 instead of the CR-1? The service centers are typically approving both at the same time, so there's no longer a time advantage.

Hopefully an organizer can get you into the right section soon and get some better answers.

I think that the K-3 visa process is faster, and we can take the further steps while living in the US. I don't if I am wrong, but it seems true. And, as I read about it most people prefer that way.

I don't know, now I am even more lost

There's lots of old information out there but since November 2006, USCIS has been processing the two petitions together and with rare exceptions, approving them the same day. My advice is never to file an I-129F for a spouse.