What happens after the spouse arrives on K-3?

[Sekhvaruli 74]

What I mean is - how the I-130 process continues after that.

Also, how long does K-3 process normally last? Or, please, direct me where I can find this info on visajourney.

Thanks!

[Gorkhali 214]

They don't process k-3 anymore. Instead they go with CR1

for cr1 u need to file i-130 . Search for cr1 guide in vj.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

They don't process k-3 anymore.

What? Do you mean you can't file for K-3 after filing I-130 anymore? Since when?

[Gorkhali 214]

I didn't say u can't file k3. Even if u file for k3 and cr1 they process cr1 at nvc.

I didn't say u can't file k3. Even if u file for k3 and cr1 they process cr1 at nvc.

[Sekhvaruli 74]

I don't understand what you mean, Rdahal.

[Gorkhali 214]

They don't process k3 anymore

[Sekhvaruli 74]

So, I can file it, but they don't process it? That doesn't make sense.

[Darnell 8,478]

if a spouse arrives on a K-3, into the USA - they are given a 2 year duration I-94 .

and that's it.

Want further status? Must file for a green card [see the guides section ]

What happened prior?

1. K-3 visa interview was successful at the IV Unit but prior

2. DS-160 was allowed by the IV Unit for a K-3 visa but prior

3. I-129F arrive at NVC by itself but prior

4. The I-130 and I-129F were not joined up at USCIS after the I-129F was sent in by the USC Petitioner

Clear? or Clear as Mud ? Please let me know, aye?

[Sekhvaruli 74]

Thanks, Darnel!

A little confusing though. This part especially:

The I-130 and I-129F were not joined up at USCIS after the I-129F was sent in by the USC Petitioner

Joined up? How can they be joined up or not joined up?

[Ryan H 3,812]

***Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.***

**Moderator hat off**

OP, what was imprecisely explained by another poster is this: you can start the K3 Process if you wish. However, the chance that a K3 visa will actually be issued is very low. Procedural changes in processing have made the K3 visa itself virtually unobtainable and actual issuance of one a rare occurrence.

This is why:

• Both petitions (I-130 & I-129F) are usually approved at the same time.
• If the NVC has an approved I-130 on-station at the same time as an approved I-129F that was filed to start the K3 process, the I-129F is administratively closed leaving only the I-130 active and ending the K3 process. The CR-1 process (IR-1 if married for 2 years or more) continues.

[Darnell 8,478]

Thanks, Darnel!

A little confusing though. This part especially:

The I-130 and I-129F were not joined up at USCIS after the I-129F was sent in by the USC Petitioner

Joined up? How can they be joined up or not joined up?

USUALLY - if an I-129F is filed after the I-130, in the hopes to chase a K-3 visa,

the I-129F is sent on to where the I-130 is,

the I-130 being pulled out of it's place in the queue,

and the I-130 and I-129F placed TOGETHER at the end of the queue.

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There's been times last year and in 2012 where the I-129F was sent to a different office for adjudication, adjudicated, and sent on to NVC without the I-130 ever being touched by the same adjudicator.

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If a I-129F arrives at NVC without an I-130 , it's sent on to the IV Unit,

as

the basis for a K-3, an unapproved I-130, still exists.

This basis is quite rare since 2009. USCIS got really efficient with casefile movements, except for a spot in 2012 and 2013 where the @#@ing DACA influx shifted all other processing to the local offices. Instead of 2 or 3 service centers with trained staff, I-130s were sent out to over 40 local offices, with mixed results on adjudication as there were a tonne of Donkey Knobbers assigned to the local offices and did not know the Service Center Adjudication Rules.

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But I digress.

The topic title - I answered it in my prior post. Since you have new questions about it, you might want to rethink the efficacy of chasing a K-3 and the uselessness of chasing the K-3 and how much more money you'll spend to get yer spouse an actual green card after the K-3 is granted.

Or not. Yer Choice. I hates the K-3, in toto. Sometimes it shows...

[Hypnos 6,576]

Someone ran the numbers and something like 0.3% of K-3 applicants actually receive one.

[axs 18]

if a spouse arrives on a K-3, into the USA - they are given a 2 year duration I-94 .

and that's it.

Want further status? Must file for a green card [see the guides section ]

What happened prior?

1. K-3 visa interview was successful at the IV Unit but prior

2. DS-160 was allowed by the IV Unit for a K-3 visa but prior

3. I-129F arrive at NVC by itself but prior

4. The I-130 and I-129F were not joined up at USCIS after the I-129F was sent in by the USC Petitioner

Clear? or Clear as Mud ? Please let me know, aye?

Yes and all those conditions met in my case and i have got K3 Visa

USUALLY - if an I-129F is filed after the I-130, in the hopes to chase a K-3 visa,

the I-129F is sent on to where the I-130 is,

the I-130 being pulled out of it's place in the queue,

and the I-130 and I-129F placed TOGETHER at the end of the queue.

----

There's been times last year and in 2012 where the I-129F was sent to a different office for adjudication, adjudicated, and sent on to NVC without the I-130 ever being touched by the same adjudicator.

----

If a I-129F arrives at NVC without an I-130 , it's sent on to the IV Unit,

as

the basis for a K-3, an unapproved I-130, still exists.

This basis is quite rare since 2009. USCIS got really efficient with casefile movements, except for a spot in 2012 and 2013 where the @#@ing DACA influx shifted all other processing to the local offices. Instead of 2 or 3 service centers with trained staff, I-130s were sent out to over 40 local offices, with mixed results on adjudication as there were a tonne of Donkey Knobbers assigned to the local offices and did not know the Service Center Adjudication Rules.

---

But I digress.

The topic title - I answered it in my prior post. Since you have new questions about it, you might want to rethink the efficacy of chasing a K-3 and the uselessness of chasing the K-3 and how much more money you'll spend to get yer spouse an actual green card after the K-3 is granted.

Or not. Yer Choice. I hates the K-3, in toto. Sometimes it shows...

2015 example is here. K3 is issued

[Darnell 8,478]

axs - bravo ! and double bravo for keeping yer timeline up to date and current !

[and thanks for the embassy interview review - you rock ! ]

is interesting - only 1 day of difference between I-129F and I-130 approval.

Edited January 15, 2015 by Darnell

[axs 18]

What I mean is - how the I-130 process continues after that.

Also, how long does K-3 process normally last? Or, please, direct me where I can find this info on visajourney.

Thanks!

I got K3 on Jan-8-2015. Please see my timeline or signature for details.

axs - bravo ! and double bravo for keeping yer timeline up to date and current !

[and thanks for the embassy interview review - you rock ! ]

Thanks Darnell, VJ helped me a lot, trying to return a little