What is the possibility?

[Musashii 21]

From various posts on this forum I understand that K-3 has become extinct and when both petitions (I-130 & I-129F) reach NVC at same time, K-3 is administratively closed and path to CR-1 begins (This point is clear to me).

My wife called USCIS and was told they are currently processing I-130s from Sep 2011 and I-129Fs from Dec 2011. So they are backlogged for I-130. However, they said if they reach our I-129F petition earlier than our I-130 they will pull the I-130 for it too. Can we rely on this information provided by Customer Service Representative from USCIS?

Would it mean them being on time for I-129 could help with I-130 and start the process for CR-1 faster? Or would they just keep the I-129F pending even if they reach it first till they finish all other I-130 in queue first?

I am really hoping that they are ahead on I-129 and if it is as they said then it would push my I-130 forward. K-3 or CR-1 does not matter. Your opinion will be really appreciated.

[TBoneTX 45,822]

If your wife spoke to one of the contract employees who first take people's calls, she should be aware that we don't call it "the Misinformation Line" for nothing. She would need to speak with an immigration officer (Tier 2) for correct information.

As far as "K-3 or CR-1 does not matter," the CR-1 is the superior visa. The chances of procuring a K-3 are minuscule at best, to be honest.

[Musashii 21]

If your wife spoke to one of the contract employees who first take people's calls, she should be aware that we don't call it "the Misinformation Line" for nothing. She would need to speak with an immigration officer (Tier 2) for correct information.

As far as "K-3 or CR-1 does not matter," the CR-1 is the superior visa. The chances of procuring a K-3 are minuscule at best, to be honest.

Any authentic way to reach the Tier 2 Immigration Officer to get correct information? Since whenever she calls, she only gets to speak to those CSR or Contract Employees as you call them.

Question here is not whether they will grant a CR-1 or K-3. Question is about the possibility of them pulling and processing the I-130 petition and processing it with I-129F (If they reach I-129F petition first).

[pushbrk 13,033]

From various posts on this forum I understand that K-3 has become extinct and when both petitions (I-130 & I-129F) reach NVC at same time, K-3 is administratively closed and path to CR-1 begins (This point is clear to me).

My wife called USCIS and was told they are currently processing I-130s from Sep 2011 and I-129Fs from Dec 2011. So they are backlogged for I-130. However, they said if they reach our I-129F petition earlier than our I-130 they will pull the I-130 for it too. Can we rely on this information provided by Customer Service Representative from USCIS?

Would it mean them being on time for I-129 could help with I-130 and start the process for CR-1 faster? Or would they just keep the I-129F pending even if they reach it first till they finish all other I-130 in queue first?

I am really hoping that they are ahead on I-129 and if it is as they said then it would push my I-130 forward. K-3 or CR-1 does not matter. Your opinion will be really appreciated.

Don't listen to anything you hear from the misinformation line. Your I-130 and I-129F have already been joined and will be processed together. Unless your I-130 gets an RFE, they will both complete adjudication on the same day, get forwarded to NVC together, where the I-129F will be administratively closed. If, by chance they RFE your I-130 and the I-129F gets approved alone, it could possibly slip through. This is NOT something to hope for.

Maybe study your definition of "extinct" a bit more carefully. You have about the same chance of seeing a K3 visa as a live dinosaur.

[Musashii 21]

Don't listen to anything you hear from the misinformation line. Your I-130 and I-129F have already been joined and will be processed together. Unless your I-130 gets an RFE, they will both complete adjudication on the same day, get forwarded to NVC together, where the I-129F will be administratively closed. If, by chance they RFE your I-130 and the I-129F gets approved alone, it could possibly slip through. This is NOT something to hope for.

Maybe study your definition of "extinct" a bit more carefully. You have about the same chance of seeing a K3 visa as a live dinosaur.

That is why I used the word extinct, kind sir. Dinosaurs are extinct and are only seen in documentaries and movies just like K-3 visas only to be seen (functional) on USCIS or DOS websites.

I am only hoping that they somehow process the case soon because all this wait is not fun at all. Thank you for your advice.