Views on K-3

[chogagne 0]

Hi everyone,

Just wondering if anyone can share their opinions on the K-3 visa? We've started the process of the I-130 for spouse, but it appears to be taking longer that we had both initially anticipated. I've read on the USCIS website, that we can apply for a K-3 visa, and that means I can join my husband in the mean time. However, having read discussions here, it seems that the K-3 visa is extremely expensive overall (including the AOS), and may take just as long as the I-130.

Also, would I be able to visit America whilst the visas are pending?

Any knowledge or advice would be really helpful. I miss my husband so much...we're currently apart due to work commitments, but by August, I'll be free to join him, and want this to happen as soon as possible.

Many thanks in advance

[Hypnos 6,577]

K-3s are tantamount to obsolete; if you applied for one it's highly unlikely you would receive it.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

I know it is tough, stick with route you are on. The I129F, when filed for a K3 visa path, rarely results in a visa these days. It is slow, expensive and doesn't yield any significant results

You say that it is taking longer than you thought, you just filed on July 8 how long did you expect it to take? Realistic expectations will save you a LOT of stress.

good luck -

edit to add - and yes you can visit as long as you do not overstay

Edited July 14, 2014 by canadian_wife

[chogagne 0]

I know it is tough, stick with route you are on. The I129F, when filed for a K3 visa path, rarely results in a visa these days. It is slow, expensive and doesn't yield any significant results

You say that it is taking longer than you thought, you just filed on July 8 how long did you expect it to take? Realistic expectations will save you a LOT of stress.

good luck -

edit to add - and yes you can visit as long as you do not overstay

Yeah, we now realise that our expectations were unrealistic! We had hoped to be together by Christmas, but I suppose that is only if the process is super fast, and nothing goes wrong right?

Thank you guys for your views. I was thinking the same too, having read the discussions...

Great news about being able to visit, however.

Many thanks!

[Darnell 8,478]

some light reading?

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

and

http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/