I-129f Switching K1 -> K3

[Kiwi & Me 0]

I had originally filed an I-129f for my fiancee, but later we changed plans, intending to go the DCF route and obtain a CR-1 for her to enter the country after we married. As a result, we abandoned the previously-filed 129f.

Recently DCF has taken a hit, and I'm wondering if it's possible to switch the I-129f we filed for a K-1 visa over to a K-3 visa now that we're married.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

[YuAndDan 153]

No, you need to first file the I-130 get it past NOA1 then submit an I-129F that specifies that it is being used for the I-130 Case.

Process starts all over again.

This one was asked of the consulate in Guangzhou, here is their answer:

We decided to get married before my K-1 petition could be processed. What should I do?

If you get married, your K-1 petition will no longer be valid. Your spouse will need to file a different petition, Form I-130, with the CIS.

http://guangzhou.usconsulate.gov/kvfaq.html

[payxibka 10,045]

I had originally filed an I-129f for my fiancee, but later we changed plans, intending to go the DCF route and obtain a CR-1 for her to enter the country after we married. As a result, we abandoned the previously-filed 129f.

Recently DCF has taken a hit, and I'm wondering if it's possible to switch the I-129f we filed for a K-1 visa over to a K-3 visa now that we're married.

Has anyone had any experience with this?

Nobody has experienced this because it cannot be done. It would be nice in certain circumstances but unfortuneatly you will need to start all over again.

[Robor007 0]

As other have said it's not possible. Wow, your situation is really harsh with the changing to DCF and it blindsiding you. It's too bad you didn't continue with the K-1 because you'd probably be near finished by now. Don't mean to rub salt in the wounds but that's just plain bad luck.