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Is K3 visa Still being processed

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daboyz Experienced

daboyz   36

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Thailand
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I have just applied I - 130 and waiting for I - 797, so that I can apply for K3 visa.

Recently, I am hearing that K3 visa is no more being processed at NVC. I am confused now. So, do I need to apply for my K3 or wait for my CR-1 to be approved.

Please guide me.

Thanks,

Praneeth

K-3 is no longer an option. You will be IR-1/CR-1. Follow the guides for that.

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Bangkok, Thailand

Marriage : 2006-11-08

I-130 Sent : 2008-02-22

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-03-10

I-129F Sent : 2008-04-08

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-04-14

I-129F touched: 2008-05-06

I-130 touched: 2008-05-09

I-129F approved 2008-09-05

I-130 approved 2008-09-05

NVC received 2008-09-12

Pay I-864 2008-10-08

Pay IV bill 2008-10-08

Receive Instruction 2008-11-05

Case Complete 2008-11-18

Medical 2009-01-19/20 passed

Receive Pkt 4 2009-01-30

Interview 221g 2009-02-23

Second interview 2009-03-02 Approved

POE DFW 2009-03-07

Received SS card 2009-03-17

Received GC 2009-04-01

Done for 3 years or 10 years. Haven't decided yet.

(I'm going for the IR-1 and blowing off the K-3. Even if it takes an extra couple months, it's worth it to not have to deal with USCIS again)

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Note:

Please fill out I-130, wait 6 months for approval, then 3 more months for an interview. (Unless of course we've bombed your country into the stone age, then you qualify for expedited processing.)

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naypime Enthusiast

naypime   8

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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in the philippines it is i guess...cause i just got a letter from usem that i can schedule my interview for my k3 visa i also thought they are not processing k3 visa anymore...Our i-130 and I-129F got aproved almost the same time and thought k3 visa will be automatically closed, but i guess im wrong since i both have case number for both petition...We are pursuing the IV now, it might take couple more months of waiting than the K3 visa but sure will save us money and so wont be dealing applying for aos anymore..Well its your choice if you want to apply for k3 visa or not everybody has the right to choose and has the reason for choosing...goodluck!!have a smooth visa journey

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,815

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I have just applied I - 130 and waiting for I - 797, so that I can apply for K3 visa.

Recently, I am hearing that K3 visa is no more being processed at NVC. I am confused now. So, do I need to apply for my K3 or wait for my CR-1 to be approved.

Please guide me.

Thanks,

Praneeth

Don't waste your time pursuing a K3. USCIS will tie your I-130 and I-129F together and approve them at the same time. Once the NVC receives both petitions, they will administratively close the I-129F leaving only the I-130 for IR-1/CR-1 active.

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,994

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in the philippines it is i guess...cause i just got a letter from usem that i can schedule my interview for my k3 visa i also thought they are not processing k3 visa anymore...Our i-130 and I-129F got aproved almost the same time and thought k3 visa will be automatically closed, but i guess im wrong since i both have case number for both petition...We are pursuing the IV now, it might take couple more months of waiting than the K3 visa but sure will save us money and so wont be dealing applying for aos anymore..Well its your choice if you want to apply for k3 visa or not everybody has the right to choose and has the reason for choosing...goodluck!!have a smooth visa journey

No have two separate MNL case numbers? If so, this would be the first report of both petitions being processed through NVC since last February. Please confirm.

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naypime Enthusiast

naypime   8

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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No have two separate MNL case numbers? If so, this would be the first report of both petitions being processed through NVC since last February. Please confirm.

yes they sent me letter for my k3 visa with manila case number on it...thats why im so surprised...

Devraj Enthusiast

Devraj   1

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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my suggestion - wait for CR1

Service Center : California Service Center

Consulate : New Delhi, India

Engagement: Febraury 23, 2009

Wedding: Januray 20, 2010

I-130 Sent : February 25, 2010

I-130 NOA1: March 5, 2010

I-130 Approved : July 7, 2010

NVC Received: July 12, 2010

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill: July 14, 2010

Pay I-864 Bill: July 15, 2010

Return Completed I-864 : July 19, 2010

Return Completed DS-3032 by email : July 15, 2010

Receive IV Bill : July 23, 2010

Pay IV Bill: July 23, 2010

Receive Instruction Package: July 28, 2010

Sent DS 230 : August 19, 2010

Sign in Failed : September 15, 2010

Case Completed at NVC: September 16, 2010

Packet 4 Received: October 8, 2010

Medical Exam: October 30, 2010

Submission at VFS Office: November 9, 2010

Interview Date : November 22, 2010

Interview Result : Approved

POE & Arrival Date: JFK - December 23, 2010

Receipt Notice & Welcome Notice: January 21, 2011

Green card recieved: January 31, 2011

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Some light reading?

Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/

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