The K-3 Forum...

[TBoneTX 45,309]

I still think that the K-3 should be removed as a MAJOR forum and put as a smaller subsidiary link under the CR-1 forum (like the "case status & progress reports"). If it becomes clear that the K-3 visa IS viable again, then the forum could be restored to major status. However, I too am sick of reading the same explanations over and over about why the K-3 isn't viable in comparison with the CR-1, etc.

[TracyTN 237]

That's a good suggestion.

[Rebecca Jo 1,962]

That's a start but people come to VJ with the K3 already in mind based on other sources. Not sure why you're saying the K3 is viable. If even 2% of the people who file an I-129F for a spouse will ever have an opportunity to have their spouse apply for a K3 visa, I might agree it's viable. The percentage is some small fraction of 1% though and the result of some freak accident we can't explain. Do you call that "viable".

The issue here is that the vast majority of threads in the K3 forum either are about why and how the K3 is not a viable option or completely off topic. Those of us in the know, are getting tired of explaining this over and over and over again to each newbie that comes in with a question about how to obtain a visa they, in reality are NOT going to obtain.

A minimal second step would be a bold pinned thread with the current NVC policy prominently featured and then lock the pinned thread.

Then don't.

[Darnell 8,478]

I vote the K-3 process and procedures forum be put in 'read only mode' and the 'status reports section' be left as is..

It is viable so I am not as sure what to do. An easy fix to start is that I moved the IR-1 / CR-1 forum above the K-3 forum. Can we somehow combine and sub-categorize things?

I disagree, vehemently. The K-3 is not a viable visa type to pursue, since 1 FEB 2010. Can the 'Guide Editor' pulease remove all mention of the K-3 in the I-130'd CR-1/IR-1 guide? Yes? Soonish? TIA !

Edited March 29, 2011 by Darnell

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

Maybe it is just me, but as long as the USCIS is still processing applications and the embassies are still updating the information regarding K-3 interviewees, this might be a bit premature.

[Darnell 8,478]

It is viable so I am not as sure what to do. An easy fix to start is that I moved the IR-1 / CR-1 forum above the K-3 forum. Can we somehow combine and sub-categorize things?

Many of us view it as non-viable.

Those of us who 'see' that non-viability have posted MUCH in the K-3 forum about it.

IF you have not reviewed those posts about non-viability, I suggest you do so, soonish, and start to draw your own conclusions about the viability of the K-3 visa.

The one sticking point - an unapproved I-130 in play at USCIS, doesn't happen anymore, as USCIS approves the I-130 AND the I-129F on the same day.

NVC sees this when the casefiles come in - and will administratively CLOSE the I-129F, as the basis for the I-129F, an un-approved I-130, doesn't exist by the time NVC opens the casefiles.

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

By I have a known verified case of I130 and 129 approved at the same time and they ( NVC) are sending the 129F to the embassy. Why remove the ability for this party to get information about how to process the case just because you don't like telling people it is dead ( with exceptions it seems)

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

By I have a known verified case of I130 and 129 approved at the same time and they ( NVC) are sending the 129F to the embassy. Why remove the ability for this party to get information about how to process the case just because you don't like telling people it is dead ( with exceptions it seems)

Fiefdoms.

[Darnell 8,478]

By I have a known verified case of I130 and 129 approved at the same time and they ( NVC) are sending the 129F to the embassy. Why remove the ability for this party to get information about how to process the case just because you don't like telling people it is dead ( with exceptions it seems)

With the K-3 forum in 'read only' mode - all the info they need is there. The thing that tears me, is that the PEOPLE YOU KNOW aren't using the forum, at all.

So for 'getting information' - I'm sorry, it's already there, already posted.

why do you assume I do not like telling people it is dead? hey !

Fiefdoms.

Disagree.

Edited April 2, 2011 by Darnell

[pushbrk 12,898]

With the K-3 forum in 'read only' mode - all the info they need is there. The thing that tears me, is that the PEOPLE YOU KNOW aren't using the forum, at all.

So for 'getting information' - I'm sorry, it's already there, already posted.

why do you assume I do not like telling people it is dead? hey !

It appears the Captain would prefer this thread go away than to respond further to the concerns expressed. Not good.

[Darnell 8,478]

push - maybe he'll read post #21 ? maybe ?

[Amby 490]

Darnell - send me a PM I have a question. Please.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

The K-3 is certainly a real visa, however OBE at this moment. I would be happy to pin a large FYI topic int he K-3 forum explaining this (if someone makes one I will pin that one).

I would also be happy to change the forum description to highlight the current trends. So changing this:

This forum discusses the K3 Spouse Visa procedure for a non US Citizen (living overseas) married to a US Citizen. K4 Visas for children of the foreign spouse (if applicable) are also discussed. Note: K-3 Filers have (automatically) filed for a IR1/CR1 Visa (I-130) and may obtain either.

[pushbrk 12,898]

New data to consider.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/303592-possible-policy-change-at-uscis-or-anomaly/

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

Interesting. Thanks.