Do I need to wait to apply for the K3 visa after the CR-1 ? Can it be done at the same time ?

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Can I apply for the K3 visa for my wife at the same time I file the I130 (cr-1) Spouse Visa ? or Do i have to wait for a while and then apply for the K3 visa after filing the Cr-1 Spouse Visa.

[Ryan H 3,818]

Current USCIS and State Department procedures have rendered the K3 virtually unobtainable making actual issuance of one is a rare occurrence. IMO, don't bother pursuing it. CR-1 is a superior visa anyway.

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Current USCIS and State Department procedures have rendered the K3 virtually unobtainable making actual issuance of one is a rare occurrence. IMO, don't bother pursuing it. CR-1 is a superior visa anyway.

What do you mean unonbtainable ? then why does it exist ? and the CR-1 can take up to 1 year or more. I thought that the K3 would shorten time between couples being away from eachother and isnt to hard to get. can you elaborate?

Edited April 26, 2015 by Sunnybanana1913

[Boiler 45,731]

It has been covered many many many times, have a read.

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

It has been covered many many many times, have a read.

yeah thanks , good tips

[j&ana 363]

you are from the Philippines most likely the IR-1/CR-1 visa will be approve in less then a year. The USCIS are still processing petitions fast from there because of the typhoon especially typhoon Yolanda that happen in 2013

As Ryan mention a k-3 is rarely given out simple reason is the CR-1 visa is approve before the K-3 is process. the reason for the K-3 visa was that spousal visa was taking a long time and that was a good option to get your spouse over while waiting on the CR-1 visa

However that is not the case. There are some Higher fraud countries that the process might take longer will it might be a good option to do, but not from the Philippines.

Also if you do the K-3 visa you will have to adjust status later in the USA and pay extra money. your wife will not have her green card or be able to work right away

If you do CR-1 visa your wife will pretty much have her green card and be able to work if she wants too as soon as steps foot in the USA she will be a LPR

So if you want to still do the k-3 the choice is your but if you see my signature or timeline you will see that my wife visa is almost done it was about 8 months a k-3 will not be much faster and the advantage of a cr-1 visa over K-3 is way much better in your case

Edited April 26, 2015 by j&ana

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

you are from the Philippines mot likely the IR-1/CR-1 visa will be approve in less then a year. The USCIS are still processing petitions fast from there because of the typhoon especially typhoon Yolanda that happen in 2013

As Ryan mention a k-3 is rarely given out simple reason is the CR-1 visa is approve before the K-3 is process. the reason for the K-3 visa was that spousal visa was taking a long time and that was a good option to get your spouse over while waiting on the CR-1 visa

However that is not the case. There are some Higher fraud countries that the process might take longer will it might be a good option to do, but not from the Philippines.

Also if you do the K-3 visa you will have to adjust status later in the USA and pay extra money. your wife will not have her green card or be able to work

If you do CR-1 visa your wife will pretty much have her green card and be able to work if she wants too as soon as steps foot in the USA she will be a LPR

So if you want to still do the k-3 the choice is your but if you see my signature or timeline you will see that my wife visa is almost done it was about 8 months a k-3 will not be much faster and the advantage of a cr-1 visa over K-3 is way much better in your case

Thank you kind sir. you were a great help much more helpful than the other people that commented here, there need to be more helpful people like you

[NikLR 13,228]

This is a DIY site, so people tend to expect you to do a little research on your own. The K3 forum is full of this kind of information if you'd read a few posts.

The K3 was introduced when IR1 petitions took years... think 3-5 years for your spouse, instead of 8-12 months.

The reason why the K3 is pretty much unobtainable is because:

1) it is USCIS policy to adjudicate the I-130 and I-129F together . You send the I-129F after you get the NOA1 (notice of action) from the I-130.

2) it is NVC policy to close the I-129F if it reaches them after or at the same time as the I-130.

The K3 has about a .3% chance of making it to interview. Even a consulate or embassy may close the I-129F if they find out there is an approved I-130 on file. If it does make it through it saves you maybe a month or two in processing time but costs TWICE as much.

[Kevinw180 0]

Not everyone on here is as knowledgeable about this website and the information that can be obtained here and where to go to get it so we just ask the questions we want answered. If people are too lazy or impatient to respond to such elementary questions then don't. We're just trying to work through this process the best that we can and sometimes actual relatable people give much more easily understood answers than an informational section of this site. At some point we're all here for pretty much the same reason so it's very much appreciated to get answers from helpful people who are further along. I know I'll help whenever I can.

[Sunnybanana1913 11]

Not everyone on here is as knowledgeable about this website and the information that can be obtained here and where to go to get it so we just ask the questions we want answered. If people are too lazy or impatient to respond to such elementary questions then don't. We're just trying to work through this process the best that we can and sometimes actual relatable people give much more easily understood answers than an informational section of this site. At some point we're all here for pretty much the same reason so it's very much appreciated to get answers from helpful people who are further along. I know I'll help whenever I can.

I agree, theres no point in even coming to VJ then to even ask questions when rude immature people just start messaging. whats the point of VJ then ? its all a learning process dont need to act arrogant just because someone knows more about this website than newbies.