April 2013 I-130 Filers

[LoveMyTico 999]

Yes, that is a very good question. If it is indeed that dreaded 16 month estimate then it's absolutely terrible.

So the 5 months is on the USCIS website, correct? Have you read anything about them officially starting K-3s again on the there?

my lawyer called me in to sign the I-129F petition and suggested we file it since the processing times for the I-130 are extened to 12 months +. When I went to the office, they showed me the email they received stating the processing time for the I-129F at 5 months ( and I checked when I got home)

I only know that my lawyer and the paralegal both said they are "re-starting" the K-3 processing. Since they are processed at different service centers initially, in my opinion, I have a better chance of getting the K-3 before the I-130 even though I have 6 months already in .... I would hate to pass on the K-3 and still be sitting here waiting this time next year. I don't give 2 shits about the cost of adjusting when he gets here and I make enough money to carry him until his employment authorization gets processed.

The way the USCIS minces words and tries to fool everyone.. I would NOT put it past them to be giving 6-12 month estimates from the date they blurt out that info. That would make the 16 month estimate a reality.

[ragex 13]

my lawyer called me in to sign the I-129F petition and suggested we file it since the processing times for the I-130 are extened to 12 months +. When I went to the office, they showed me the email they received stating the processing time for the I-129F at 5 months ( and I checked when I got home)

I only know that my lawyer and the paralegal both said they are "re-starting" the K-3 processing. Since they are processed at different service centers initially, in my opinion, I have a better chance of getting the K-3 before the I-130 even though I have 6 months already in .... I would hate to pass on the K-3 and still be sitting here waiting this time next year. I don't give 2 shits about the cost of adjusting when he gets here and I make enough money to carry him until his employment authorization gets processed.

The way the USCIS minces words and tries to fool everyone.. I would NOT put it past them to be giving 6-12 month estimates from the date they blurt out that info. That would make the 16 month estimate a reality.

Oh boy! You've really got me thinking.

I'm also thinking about filing an I-129F after reading what your lawyer told you. I mean there's no harm in filing it, right? Or is there?

[LoveMyTico 999]

Oh boy! You've really got me thinking.

I'm also thinking about filing an I-129F after reading what your lawyer told you. I mean there's no harm in filing it, right? Or is there?

some people on VJ will argue that it slows your process down.. But really, ? look at the processing times now... K-3 is at 5 months... and I was called in to file it by my lawyer... I didn't ask...That told me they are asking all their I-130 clients to come in and file the K-3 now.

Its free to file.. so why not give yourself a better chance? I'm going with the first approval..... if its the K-3, I'm fine with that... the K-3 spends WAYYYY less time at the NVC. it only stays there to get a case number and then it is quickly forwarded to the embassy... You would avoid the 8-10 week processing at the NVC

and Costa Rica is SUPER easy to deal with.

Edited October 9, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[ragex 13]

some people on VJ will argue that it slows your process down.. But really, ? look at the processing times now... K-3 is at 5 months... and I was called in to file it by my lawyer... I didn't ask...That told me they are asking all their I-130 clients to come in and file the K-3 now.

Its free to file.. so why not give yourself a better chance? I'm going with the first approval..... if its the K-3, I'm fine with that... the K-3 spends WAYYYY less time at the NVC. it only stays there to get a case number and then it is quickly forwarded to the embassy... You would avoid the 8-10 week processing at the NVC

and Costa Rica is SUPER easy to deal with.

I think I'm going to do it then. Dunno how the embassy at Pakistan will behave but let's see.

Thanks a lot for the info, LoveMyTico.

[Jilly30 16]

Oh boy! You've really got me thinking.

I'm also thinking about filing an I-129F after reading what your lawyer told you. I mean there's no harm in filing it, right? Or is there?

From what I've been reading on the USCIS it doesn't sound like it would hurt the case at all. And am I correct in understanding that we don't even have to pay to file the first I-129f since we already paid fees for the I-130?

I haven't gotten to the fees yet for the rest of the process once the I-130 DOES get approved, but I'm going to discuss with hubby tonight. My visa for India will expire soon, so I think he would rather pay the money to be together than suffer and unknown time apart.

If lawyers are suggesting it, they must have some inside word on whats going on.

[ragex 13]

From what I've been reading on the USCIS it doesn't sound like it would hurt the case at all. And am I correct in understanding that we don't even have to pay to file the first I-129f since we already paid fees for the I-130?

I haven't gotten to the fees yet for the rest of the process once the I-130 DOES get approved, but I'm going to discuss with hubby tonight. My visa for India will expire soon, so I think he would rather pay the money to be together than suffer and unknown time apart.

If lawyers are suggesting it, they must have some inside word on whats going on.

That sounds good and yes it seems that we might not be required to pay anything for filing the I-129F.

You're right about the lawyers part. As my LoveMyTico mentioned that the lawyers are asking all of their I-130 clients to file the I-129F they surely must know better.

[anuspras 65]

There is one approval of July filer from Varamount Service center.

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/k1list.php?cfl=0&op1=&op2=&op3=5&op4=6&op5=5,6,8,10,11,13,14,15,16,17,18,20,21,22,25,26,27,28,108,110,111,208,210,211&op6=All&op66=All&op7=All&dfile=No&adv=0

[LoveMyTico 999]

That sounds good and yes it seems that we might not be required to pay anything for filing the I-129F.

You're right about the lawyers part. As my LoveMyTico mentioned that the lawyers are asking all of their I-130 clients to file the I-129F they surely must know better.

I can only speak about my lawyers office... but I will say in my opinion, an attorney wouldn't suggest filing something if it was pointless. It is free to file and my lawyer is not getting any more money from me. I paid a flat fee. His job is to get me an approval..

Edited October 9, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[Jilly30 16]

I can only speak about my lawyers office... but I will say in my opinion, an attorney wouldn't suggest filing something if it was pointless. It is free to file and my lawyer is not getting any more money from me. I paid a flat fee. His job is to get me an approval..

I know this is probably technically OT, but LoveMyTico, you have the lawyer, so maybe you can help the rest of us make the decision to proceed in this direction or not....

If indeed the I-130s don't get processed until 16months out, then potential my husband could get his K-3 & be in the US before I even see an NOA2 from the I-130....NVC would then get the case for permanent resident, the K-3 becomes void after 30 days of this? I know getting K-3 we should apply for Adjustment of status soon after arrival in the US, but does the AOS close the I-130 petition then? My husband wouldn't have to go back to India if I-130 gets a case # at NVC before we are able to file AOS in the states, right?

Its the time frame surrounding submitting multiple petitions that confuses me and what negates what. Maybe you can clear some of it up for us.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I know this is probably technically OT, but LoveMyTico, you have the lawyer, so maybe you can help the rest of us make the decision to proceed in this direction or not....

If indeed the I-130s don't get processed until 16months out, then potential my husband could get his K-3 & be in the US before I even see an NOA2 from the I-130....NVC would then get the case for permanent resident, the K-3 becomes void after 30 days of this? I know getting K-3 we should apply for Adjustment of status soon after arrival in the US, but does the AOS close the I-130 petition then? My husband wouldn't have to go back to India if I-130 gets a case # at NVC before we are able to file AOS in the states, right?

Its the time frame surrounding submitting multiple petitions that confuses me and what negates what. Maybe you can clear some of it up for us.

if you go with the K-3, then you go to your interview and if he gets approved, he flies here and you adjust after he gets here....

If the I-130 approval comes after that, you just ignore the invoices since you already have your interview and are following the K-3 path. The I-130 goes nowhere until you pay the invoices. It's one or the other..

[Jilly30 16]

if you go with the K-3, then you go to your interview and if he gets approved, he flies here and you adjust after he gets here....

If the I-130 approval comes after that, you just ignore the invoices since you already have your interview and are following the K-3 path. The I-130 goes nowhere until you pay the invoices. It's one or the other..

Perfect! Thanks for the explanation....as long as hubby is in agreement, I think we'll be starting down that road. Sounds pretty good!

[quitepainful 56]

question, sorry i have been lurking on what has been disucssed the last couple days related to this...

how does one go about submitting a 129f - for the k3 after the fact? do you have to make a whole new packge? include all the information already included? please help as i am now thinking about this as well! Thanks!

[LoveMyTico 999]

question, sorry i have been lurking on what has been disucssed the last couple days related to this...

how does one go about submitting a 129f - for the k3 after the fact? do you have to make a whole new packge? include all the information already included? please help as i am now thinking about this as well! Thanks!

its not really .."after the fact" since you can't file for the I-129F until you receive your NOA1 for your I-130.

Click on the guides button above and find the I-129F section. You do have to send a package but its alot of the same items you already sent with the I-130 package. Just send copies. and its Free to file..

I was just told my file goes to the Texas Service Center. Check the processing times for the I-129F K-3

(NOWHERE NEAR THE NBC...LOL)

Edited October 9, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[jmack2743 7]

Went to "USCIS-NBC, PO BOX 648005, Lee's Summit MO 64064"

Timeline so far:

Filed in USA for husband in UK

USCIS I-130 Petition for Spouse

12/27/2012 Got Married

03/29/2013 I-130 Package send

04/01/2013 Phonenix Service Center received package

04/04/2013 Received email and text of accepted of I-130

04/08/2013 Received NOA1(I-797C) in mail saw it was transfer to USCIS-NBC MO

09/23/2013 Received email notification saying the my Alien Number was change. Found out it meant that my husband was issue one.

09/24/2013 Received email notification of NOA2 approved. Never got the text. Letter mailed 24 Sept 13

09/28/2013 Received hard copy of NOA2 today.

10/08/2013 NVC received my packet from USCIS

[jmack2743 7]

File now at NVC, hoping to received my packet and new NCV number soon.