I-485 Part 2 Application Type option for K-3 visa holder?

[K3 Seekers 0]

If I am a K-3 holder, what should I select in Part 2. Application Type (Check One)

There are about 10 options I can see.

Thanks for any assistance.

All the Best

[marriedtomrg 141]

Check box a. because you already have an approved I-130.

If I am a K-3 holder, what should I select in Part 2. Application Type (Check One)

There are about 10 options I can see.

Thanks for any assistance.

All the Best

[Dakine 26]

Check box a. because you already have an approved I-130.

FYI

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

The K3 has to adjust status which cost $1010 + $131 visas application fee.

Have to go thru the cost and hassles of getting a I-693 also.

K3 normally has to do biometrics and have a AOS interview. Time off from work cost the petitioner. PLUS the hassles of submitting the paperwork and going for the interview. Tain’t fun.. Especially if denied or questioned. Ever done a Stokes interview?

That’s the second interview if they are in doubt of your relationship.

Also a possibility of being deported. Yeah doesn’t happen much but it happens.

K3 has to wait about 90 days after they file to get EAD or GC so they can get SSN and be able to work.

CR-1 can work as soon as they get the GC and SS card in the mail. Normally with 6 weeks.

Can’t do a LOT of things without SSN. Like work or get a drivers license in some states.

Some K visas don’t get GC for a LONG time.

If petitioner goes belly up before you get GC you stand a chance of being deported.

If the petitioner loses his/her job after the interview you don’t have to worry about getting a co sponsor to adjust status!

CR-1 cost about $470

Get their GC and SS card in the mail within 6 weeks of arrival.

No biometrics , dealing with civil surgeons, AOS interviews, going to SSA for SS card.

I’m sure I’ve missed a few things.

Bottomline is anyone that goes with the K3 the way things are now are masochist!

Yeah I did but at that time K3s were a LOT faster. That’s not the case anymore.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

FYI

Just a few reasons why to go with the CR-1. If you are eligible for a IR-1 then you would be nuts going with a K3!

This is not a helpful post. Just so you know. It is NEVER helpful to post a message telling someone AFTER they've arrived on a K3 why they should have done CR-1. perhaps try posting this information in the K3 section?? Where people haven't actually already RECEIVED and ACTIVATED their visa?

Thanks in advance.

[Dakine 26]

This is not a helpful post. Just so you know. It is NEVER helpful to post a message telling someone AFTER they've arrived on a K3 why they should have done CR-1. perhaps try posting this information in the K3 section?? Where people haven't actually already RECEIVED and ACTIVATED their visa?

Thanks in advance.

WRONG as the K3 was designed to come to the US fast and the beneficiary can still go back and get the CR-1.

Beats going thru all the ####### and cost a K3 has to go thru. Some people have done so.

Edited October 6, 2010 by Dakine

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

WRONG as the K3 was designed to come to the US fast and the beneficiary can still go back and get the CR-1.

Beats going thru all the ####### and cost a K3 has to go thru. Some people have done so.

At this point, "go back and do it again" is not going to save the OP either time or money. The flight back to Pakistan alone is going to cost more than any money they'd save. In addition, it's distinctly possible they could return and file for the CR1 and be DENIED! The K3 would then expire 30 days later.

marriedtomrg is correct. Box 'a' is appropriate for a K3.

[K3 Seekers 0]

OK, very much appreciated, I checed the box "a".

On a side note, I am not sure what the intention is to make people worry/confuse by saying them don't accept K-3 and go on CR-1/IR route, when we already got the K-3, should we not be thankful of what we have?

[Dakine 26]

OK, very much appreciated, I checed the box "a".

On a side note, I am not sure what the intention is to make people worry/confuse by saying them don't accept K-3 and go on CR-1/IR route, when we already got the K-3, should we not be thankful of what we have?

Yeah sometimes a "Bird in the hand is worth 2 in the bush"

Going back and getting the CR-1 probably only applies to people from Canada or Mexico as the countries are close.

I have seen people from the Philippines go back and get the CR-1. NEVER have seen anyone denied the CR-1 after they have the K3 tho. Doesn't mean it hasn't happened tho.

Bottomline the way things are w with processing times it's MUCH better just to go for the CR-1 solo and forget the K3.

Heres's wishing the OPs adjusting ststus goes smoother than ours did. We went thru hell and a huge expense doing the AOS.