K3 Administratively closed

[Christi and Ian 24]

Perhaps, but for the 1%, the alternative (IR-1) is both more costly and more of a pain in the neck (paperwork is easy if you can read and follow directions).

As far as naturalization is concerned, I don't see running into too many issues with it. She crosses the border daily...not too hard to document. It might be more of a hassle for CIS to read pages of crossing history than it will be for us to document it.

The way I see it, it is more unfair to not allow my wife and I the opportunity to live together just because we live (relatively) close to each other. It would also be unfair for me to ask my wife to quit her job and lose her seniority (she is at the peak of her earnings scale) so that she can get a job in the US that way it is not such a burden. Burdening them with paperwork?! That's their job! I would much rather USCIS just issue my wife an I-551 so that she could live here since she lives so close to the border anyway and intends to continue working in Canada...thanks for the idea but it just doesn't work that way.

From posts I've read in the past, I think Canada is one of the few exceptions to the CR-1/IR-1 is better than K-3 rule...

Hope everything goes as smoothly as possible for you...

[daboyz 36]

Why can't they drive? My husband is legally allowed to drive my car when he's here on his U.K. Drivers License.

Sorry meant to say can't get s US drivers license. Also I think this is a K-1 thing since the I-94 expires after 90 days.

[myra 0]

I can't see any good reason for the K-3. Some people say it's better when children are involved for the K-4 derivative, but you will still need to pay $1010 X2 for AOS, Still doesn't make sense. K-3 was implemented 10 years ago with the LIFE act when it was taking 2-3 years to adjudicate CR-1/IR-1 visas. That time difference is basically gone.

I have seen so many stories here with K visa folks. They get here, they can't drive, they can't work etc. etc.

I am also going through the same process. Our K3 was closed and there are kids involved. Yeah it's great fro my husband but we don't have anyone to keep the kids. Their mother is not responsible and they are currently living with my husband so closing the K3 really messes things up for us. I have spoke to NVC several times and this rule came into effect 2/1/10 just our luck:( They said it doesn't matter what came first if the I130 is approved they will close the K3.

Myra

[Justine+David 218]

Well actually I'm having a better day today than I had yesterday and I do apologize if I offended anyone but the blanket declaration that the K-3 is obsolete is just asinine. I contend that it is most certainly not obsolete, therefore if someone wants to say that "For many people, the K-3 is not worth the cost" that's fine but to wrap everyone up in your tight little bubble and say that the K-3 is obsolete without even bothering to hear their situation and how, just maybe, the K-3 is the better option, is just as unfair.

That said, I figured it went without saying that my wife would continue to work in Canada since she would be living so close once she moved to the states. I suppose I should have known better given the caliber of some of the advice that gets thrown around in here.

Eep! ...I miss my significant other too. He just got on a plane today and I won't see him for at least a month I hope the rest of your week goes better...and just wanted to say that it must be frustrating to be handed this decree down when you weren't planning for it.

But just to say, none of us knows what the other's circumstances might be; maybe you and your wife were planning to have kids now that you'll be together so of course she wouldn't be working...or maybe she's been offered a better job here in the states which is why you guys want to live here versus in Canada. Point being, that kind of stuff doesn't go without saying since this is an anonymous internet board...

Edited February 12, 2010 by Justine+David

[sachinky 465]

Here's the thing: visas aren't tailor made for unique situations like the one you described that might apply to you and a handful of other individuals. Visas reflect the time in which they were created and for the average, general applicant's situation. The K-3 had a time and a place and now it's essentially a dinosaur that has been dealt a deathblow by the NVC. Now, of course it sucks to be in your place as you were obviously not prepared to go the CR-1 route and had this dumped on you last minute but you'd need the AOS/DS230 anyway for the interview so might as well prepare it now. Good luck. You need to relax.

Also, I'd check with someone regarding your wife working in Canada full-time. Potential issues with the permanent residency/citizenship.

Edited February 12, 2010 by sachinky