K3 or CR1???

[Kelvin Ly 0]

Hi all

I just file I-130 on Jan 06, 2007 to VSC, and plan to pursue I-129F for K3 visa. I have a few questions, please help me out.

1. If I go for K3, how much time do I save (unite with my wife and baby girl) compare to CR1? Assume that my application is sufficient.

I look at the Processing Dates for Applications and Petitions at VSC. It says Mar 12, 2006 for I-130, which is 10 months ago. To add the time case get to NVS, case get to consulate, visa interview; it's like 16 months. And I don't think it's that long. So info from Processing Dates is accurate? I also read a few threads and realize that most people get approved after 3 months (on average). So how much time would be a good estimation?

On the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, it says the process for I-129F usually takes 9-12 months and I-130 is 3 months longer. If I go for K3, how long it takes? And how long for CR1?

2. K3 is generally faster than CR1. But at which point(s) in the process, K3 is faster?

I see that the time to get approved on I-130 and I129F are pretty much the same. The time from NOA2 (appoved) to the case reach the consulate are different for I-130 and I-129F? K3 has the same time fram with K1?

3. How long it usually takes from NOA2 (appoved) to the case reach the consulate?

4. How long it usually takes from Case reached consulate to interview?

On the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, it says 2-4 months. Is it generally too much longer compare to other consulates? On the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, it says the process for I-129F usually takes 9-12 months and I-130 is 3 months longer.

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I wish I could talk to some experienced people who already been thru. It's so stressful. If you could please email at LKNG2001@yahoo.com (Kelvin).