Jump to content
Boo Rowe

HOW DOES K1 VISA GET APPROVED SO FAST?

By Boo Rowe in General Immigration-Related Discussion

 Share

13 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

Boo Rowe Enthusiast

Boo Rowe   9

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Good Morning! All I have noticed that K1 Visa get approved much quicker than Family Visa!! My hubsand and I have been together for over 2 years but, married for 4 months just looking here on VJ I am starting to feel that I should have filed for an K-1 visa because, it seems to be a much faster process.....What is your take on this matter?

puffers Explorer

puffers   14

Posted
Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Germany
 Timeline
Posted

I agree. I started my K1 process 15 months ago, I got the visa after 11 months but now, 15 months later, I still don't have my EAD, and probably won't get my green card until next summer ;)

2012: met the woman of my life :wub:

June 2014: filed I-129F

May 2015: visa in hand - got married (L)

June 2015: filed I-485 and I-765

October 2015: EAD

November 2015: Potential Interview Waiver Notice

February 2016: AOS Case transferred to San Francisco office

March 2016: GC in hand (no interview)

kamw Collaborator

kamw   93

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
Posted

Don't think about it. I kick myself every time I look at the time frames. K1 is a little more expensive but I really wish I had gone with it.

09/27/14 Married :content:

12/03/14 Became a US citizen :star:

. .

02/25/15 130 Petition sent

02/27/15 NOA1 date :clock:

07/23/15 NOA2 date

08/03/15 Mailed to NVC

08/07/15 NVC Received

08/19/15 Case number assigned, submitted DS-261

08/20/15 Paid AOS bill

08/25/15 Received welcome letter

08/25/15 Sent AOS & IV package

08/31/15 DS-261 reviewed

08/31/15 AOS & IV scan date confirmed by Sup.

09/02/15 Received IV bill by email

09/03/15 Paid IV bill

09/09/15 Submitted DS-260

09/17/15 Case Completed @ NVC

10/06/15 Expedite Request sent to NVC

11/12/15 Contacted Sen. Marco Rubio for assistance with expedite by email

11/19/15 Expedite Approved

12/9/15 Medical

12/11/15 Interview (Approved)

12/14/15 CEAC Status changed to AP

12/15/15 CEAC Status Changed to Issued

12/18/15 Picked up Passport & booked hubby's ticket.

12/31/15 Ring in the New Years together after 4 years!!!! :dancing:

event.png

dwheels76 Grand Master

dwheels76   5,469

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Nigeria
 Timeline
Posted

Good Morning! All I have noticed that K1 Visa get approved much quicker than Family Visa!! My hubsand and I have been together for over 2 years but, married for 4 months just looking here on VJ I am starting to feel that I should have filed for an K-1 visa because, it seems to be a much faster process.....What is your take on this matter?

Yes its like that usually start to filing from filing to interview day 6 months usually half the time of a IR1/CR1. But they have more to go through to get green card, to work. So its getting them here faster or get things things they need once they are here immediately so they can get on with life.

Case Complete to Interview spreadsheet

From now on your VJ Member name will be verified. If the name you put on form to be added to spreadsheet comes up not found, you will not be added to the spreadsheet. If you don't have a timeline you will not be added to the spreadsheet.

Please Please put your VJ member name only. Not nicknames or real names whatever your VJ name is. It's below your profile picture!!

 

Come join the current Interview thread: 

DQ-to-Interview-2023-all-countries

Case Complete to Interview Spreadsheet
Case Complete to Interview Form

 

 

 

ROC I-751
5/21/2018: Filed i751 ROC
6/12/2018: NOA1 Date
3/5/2019: Biometrics Appt
12/28/2019: 18 month Extension has expired
1/9/2020: InfoPass Appt to get stamp in Passport
2/27/2020: Combo Interview (ROC and Citizenship)
3/31/2020: submitted service request for being pass normal processing time
4/7/2020: Card being produced
4/8/2020: Approved
4/10/2020: Card mailed
4/15/2020: 10 year green card received
 
 
N-400
5/21/2019: Filed Online
5/21/2019: NOA1 Date
6/13/2019: Biometrics Appt
2/27/2020: Citizenship Interview
4/7/2020: In queue for Oath Ceremony to be scheduled
6/19/2020: Notice Oath Ceremony scheduled
7/8/2020: Oath Ceremony (Houston)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mike-eeh and Odie Community Regular

Mike-eeh and Odie   193

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

We were debating whether or not to do the K-1 vs CR-1. There are pros and cons to both. For us, we decided K-1 was best because:

1. We wanted to be together right away.

2. I had a good job and could support us both comfortably until my wife could work.

3. My family is large and close by and she would never alone "bored," while I'm at work.

4. I live in New Jersey, about 15 min from New York, so there was plenty to do to keep her entertained while waiting for EAD.

Edited by Mike-eeh and Odie
Boo Rowe Enthusiast

Boo Rowe   9

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

I understand that process but, I see on here it looks like it's taking them 6 months and for spouse and family visas it's taking 6 months up to 2 to 3 years if not more

More background checks for family visa and you receive a greencard shortly after entering. K's have another step with aos. The timing is correct.

Transborderwife Veteran

Transborderwife   4,666

Posted
Filed: Other Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

I understand that process but, I see on here it looks like it's taking them 6 months and for spouse and family visas it's taking 6 months up to 2 to 3 years if not more

Right, but you're just looking at how long it takes to get here, not getting the actual greencard.

Boo Rowe Enthusiast

Boo Rowe   9

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Oh! wow so, did it take you 4 years for your husband to get here? We didn't do the K-1 after 18 months of being together we knew we wanted to be together. It just saddens me that we have to do this process but, I will do what I need to do to get my family all together.

Don't think about it. I kick myself every time I look at the time frames. K1 is a little more expensive but I really wish I had gone with it.

TBoneTX Grand Master

TBoneTX   46,137

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
 Timeline
Posted

*** Thread moved from CR-1 Process forum to the General Immigration Discussion forum -- topic involves the comparative merits of visa paths. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

raven52 Proficient

raven52   233

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
 Timeline
Posted

Unless there are circumstances, the K-1 works very much faster, but there are exceptions.

But, overall, K-1 is a few months and I-130.,...,CR-1 is a year or more. This is in generally speaking, there are "circumstances" that can change both.

So, it is your option, pick what is right for you.

Boo Rowe Enthusiast

Boo Rowe   9

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Thank you! I knew I would make sense to someone....We knew that we was going to be together it's just the K-1 he would have ben here in 6 months with the K-3 it will have you away from each other for however long they feel you have to be Thank you again!

I get ur point. Although it took us almost two years to get gc, he was here in less than 6 months, on the K-1.

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...