What are my chances?

[mizzle 0]

What do you VJers think my chance is of being approved for an IR-1 visa before the end of July 2013?

My husband (USC) has filed the I-130 petition for me but it hasn't arrived at Chicago yet (its going via his mother's for a cheque). We have spent the last 4 years in Australia (with annual trips to the US). We were married in the USA 4 years ago and now have a tiny daughter. We are filing from Australia.

We have a wedding in which we are both involved on August 3rd (which could be considered a trivial reason to want to get there fast). Also, my husband's father has Parkinson's and is ailing. Once we get there, my husband has work lined up with him, so we want this to happen sooner rather than later.

Thanks.

[Darnell 8,478]

just filing? filing date after 1 FEB 2013? slim. possible, but slim.

[Hypnos 6,576]

It's unlikely your husband will receive his visa within 6 months, which is what obtaining it by July would entail.

~8 - 10 months is more realistic, although local offices do seem to be adjudicating immediate relative I-130s a little faster than the service centres were.

Edited January 22, 2013 by Hypnos

[mizzle 0]

Hmmmm. I think it will be very tight too, and that its slightly unrealistic. But I notice that some people are approved so quickly, say in 4 or 5 months. How do they do that? What can I do to increase my chances?

[Darnell 8,478]

review, put timeticks to calendar dates:

Loto's Wiki Page - http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

I think you are missing some dead zone times inbetween stages.

[mizzle 0]

review, put timeticks to calendar dates:

Loto's Wiki Page - http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

I think you are missing some dead zone times inbetween stages.

Thanks so much Darnell. That is really useful info. I suppose you're saying to get things back to them as soon as they arrive so there is no wasted time. Its basically like having a full time job, this whole visa process!!

[Darnell 8,478]

arrive? no. not at all.

send things in as soon as yer allowed, instead.

[little_dreamer 11]

Im not entirely sure but maybe you could request and expedite? I heard people have tried it before but Im not sure of the outcomes. Check and see if thats possible and what the requirements are...I dont think a friends wedding is a good requirement but your father being sick and dying might be a good reason.

GOOD LUCK!

[mizzle 0]

arrive? no. not at all.

send things in as soon as yer allowed, instead.

How do I know when Im allowed? Will they tell me? Or is it a better idea for me to do a K3? I just found out about that option.

[mizzle 0]

Im not entirely sure but maybe you could request and expedite? I heard people have tried it before but Im not sure of the outcomes. Check and see if thats possible and what the requirements are...I dont think a friends wedding is a good requirement but your father being sick and dying might be a good reason.

GOOD LUCK!

Has anyone out there requested an expedite for an I-130 lately?

[Mina90 134]

How do I know when Im allowed? Will they tell me? Or is it a better idea for me to do a K3? I just found out about that option.

The K3 visa is obsolete.I believe that route is also more costly. There are many people who expedite their I-130s, that may be an option you might want to consider but only if you qualify (there are specific qualifications). Otherwise, having the entire process be complete and arrival into the US by July when you JUST filed the I-130, it's unlikely.

Edited January 23, 2013 by Mina90

[The Mean Lady 604]

Has anyone out there requested an expedite for an I-130 lately?

yes but they are only approved for specific and extreme circumstances.

[Darnell 8,478]

How do I know when Im allowed? Will they tell me? Or is it a better idea for me to do a K3? I just found out about that option.

monitor the NVC payment portal.

prior to that, use a telephone into NVC, get the casefile #.

We've a faq section floating round here - please to find it when you have NOA-2 notice?

[mizzle 0]

The K3 visa is obsolete.I believe that route is also more costly. There are many people who expedite their I-130s, that may be an option you might want to consider but only if you qualify (there are specific qualifications). Otherwise, having the entire process be complete and arrival into the US by July when you JUST filed the I-130, it's unlikely.

What do you mean about the K3 being obsolete? Its on the USCIS website as a valid visa option, I think.

[Hypnos 6,576]

K-3 visas are rarely issued anymore, due to IR-1 / CR-1 visas being processed faster than they were a few years ago.

If you apply for a K-3 it will usually be administratively closed.