timeline stats cr-1 and k3

[epitome 0]

The guide says many people abandon k3 because cr-1 is quicker nowadays than it was and sometimes about the same time as k3..

However, the timeline statistics says the k3 takes 172 days from start to interview and cr-1 takes 334 days...

and the uk stats says it is almost a year from receiving a cr-1 approved petition from nvc through to interview !!!

am i reading this lot right ? it doesn't seem to fit with the guide that says cr-1 and k3 timelines are not that much different ?

anyone got recent experience of a cr1-1 via london ?

most bemused.. thank you

[aussiewench 9]

Many people do. What you are looking at in timelines is averages but there are many cases where I-130's are approved very quickly at the service center and then in conjunction with James Shortcuts, makes doing the the K-3 a waste of effort. My I-130 eg was approved in 45 days, some have been a lot quicker then that. It will always vary between cases, service centers and consulate. My CR-1 visa was granted 8 months after the I-130 was filed and we procrastinated somewhat. Over the past months in particular IMBRA has affected the I-129F processing for spouses at the NBC and approvals have been in general very slow going. CR-1's have been a more viable option for many over the past year.

[pja002 0]

Many people do. What you are looking at in timelines is averages but there are many cases where I-130's are approved very quickly at the service center and then in conjunction with James Shortcuts, makes doing the the K-3 a waste of effort. My I-130 eg was approved in 45 days, some have been a lot quicker then that. It will always vary between cases, service centers and consulate. My CR-1 visa was granted 8 months after the I-130 was filed and we procrastinated somewhat. Over the past months in particular IMBRA has affected the I-129F processing for spouses at the NBC and approvals have been in general very slow going. CR-1's have been a more viable option for many over the past year.

Also, you have to factor in the days that you had to wait on the NOA1 receipt of the I-130 before you could submit the K3. I'm not sure if that is factored in on the K3 visa stats or not?

[epitome 0]

Many people do. What you are looking at in timelines is averages but there are many cases where I-130's are approved very quickly at the service center and then in conjunction with James Shortcuts, makes doing the the K-3 a waste of effort. My I-130 eg was approved in 45 days, some have been a lot quicker then that. It will always vary between cases, service centers and consulate. My CR-1 visa was granted 8 months after the I-130 was filed and we procrastinated somewhat. Over the past months in particular IMBRA has affected the I-129F processing for spouses at the NBC and approvals have been in general very slow going. CR-1's have been a more viable option for many over the past year.

yes the processing time for the petition doesnt look too crazy but my k1 took about 3 weeks from nvc to interview and approval (i did the medical/police thing in advance and then asked for a cancellation appointment) - the stats for the nvc to interview for cr-1 is nearly a year ! - is that really the case or am i reading that wrongly - why would there be such a difference for the interview time after the petition is approved ?

Everything was fitting so perfectly until I saw the embassy interview times - it looks like you have to apply as soon as you reach puberty-just in case !

[Looking4Wife 0]

...it looks like you have to apply as soon as you reach puberty-just in case !

Now that is funny, sad, and true all at the same time!

[aussiewench 9]

yes the processing time for the petition doesnt look too crazy but my k1 took about 3 weeks from nvc to interview and approval (i did the medical/police thing in advance and then asked for a cancellation appointment) - the stats for the nvc to interview for cr-1 is nearly a year ! - is that really the case or am i reading that wrongly - why would there be such a difference for the interview time after the petition is approved ?

Everything was fitting so perfectly until I saw the embassy interview times - it looks like you have to apply as soon as you reach puberty-just in case !

CR-1's are at NVC for minimum 2-3 months as this is where the bulk of the application for a visa is processed. It is also an immigrant visa which is vastly different then a K-1 or a K-3. CR-1 is the Green Card and nothing to do once entered the US like there is with a K visa. The wait times for interview once case is complete at NVC can vary anywhere from a week to a year depending on the consulate and the scheduling times they are running at, at the time.

[epitome 0]

The wait times for interview once case is complete at NVC can vary anywhere from a week to a year depending on the consulate and the scheduling times they are running at, at the time.

ok thanks - so its a complete lottery - i got really confused when I saw the london interview wait alone was averaging a few days short of a whole year !

I suppose the complexity of the case is a factor- if its just the spouse it might be quicker than if it includes 10 kids...

right well i guess the thing is to get on with it and see what happens - but those averages are still scary !

many thanks

[aussiewench 9]

ok thanks - so its a complete lottery - i got really confused when I saw the london interview wait alone was averaging a few days short of a whole year !

Wait times in London at present for interviews are to my knowledge running at approx 2 months from when consulate receives the case.

All the best with your journey

[meauxna 15]

The language probably could be cleaned up--it's all sort of relative. When it says "cr-1 is quicker nowadays than it was and sometimes about the same time as k3.." bear in mind that just the I-130 took up to three years to process when the K-3 was invented.

The timelines fluxuate so much that there is not one clear cut answer (just like with any visa type). I always think of the K-3 I-129f as an insurance policy.