K3 does exist

[imegyptchun 1]

For those who are contemplating or have filed the k3 visa it DOES exist. My wife just interviewed at the consulate today and I am thrilled to say it has been approved! I have been stuck at NVC with the I-130 since June and I was preparing myself for the bad news that the consulate would tell her at the interview that the K-3 was no longer valid, however, they went ahead and approved it today.

Do not give up hope and don't believe when people say it doe not exist. It doesn't hurt to pursue it and in some cases like mine it actually works.

Good luck to all of you.

[Deagle 508]

congrats my friend, which petition was approved first the I-130 or I-129F ?

[Ning 619]

For those who are contemplating or have filed the k3 visa it DOES exist. My wife just interviewed at the consulate today and I am thrilled to say it has been approved! I have been stuck at NVC with the I-130 since June and I was preparing myself for the bad news that the consulate would tell her at the interview that the K-3 was no longer valid, however, they went ahead and approved it today.

Do not give up hope and don't believe when people say it doe not exist. It doesn't hurt to pursue it and in some cases like mine it actually works.

Good luck to all of you.

Its true that people can pursue the K 3 but they would be far better off to get a CR1.

[imegyptchun 1]

My i129F was approved first. As far as CR1 being a better choice, i believe that would apply for most people, however, the cost of going to visit my wife every few months is by far more expensive than the extra $1000 I will pay for going the K3 route.

[Deagle 508]

My i129F was approved first. As far as CR1 being a better choice, i believe that would apply for most people, however, the cost of going to visit my wife every few months is by far more expensive than the extra $1000 I will pay for going the K3 route.

how long was it approved first ? how many days before the I-130 ?

[imegyptchun 1]

My K3 was approved early March and the I-130 was approved in June

[Ning 619]

My i129F was approved first. As far as CR1 being a better choice, i believe that would apply for most people, however, the cost of going to visit my wife every few months is by far more expensive than the extra $1000 I will pay for going the K3 route.

The timing of either petition is about the same anyway. We spent the money thinking the same as you but found out different. Hopefully your case will somehow move forward faster but other than a little more processing at NVC its the same.