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Why I-130 & I-129?

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Almoto Apprentice

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I've sent in my I-130 on March 20th but still haven't heard anything from them. I've been reading the guides and forums on this site and it mentions that after we receive our NOA1 we need to file the I-129F along with G-325's again to Chicago. Why do I need to do that if I'm filing for my husband not a fiance? It's basically a duplicate of the I-130.

I-130

10/12/07 APPROVED!!! (My birthday gift)

4/8/08 NVC Case Complete!

INTERVIEW MAY 16 8:30AM LONDON

Turned down at interview due to criminal past & US overstay.

5/21/08 I-601 waiver received in London

6/9/08 Appeared on the "Status of I-601 Applications" list (they said "up to 15 weeks")

11/10/08 Moved up to "Under Review" after 21 weeks

11/19/08 Case Completed - Denied

8/5/09 Moved to England to join my husband and wait out his 10 yr. ban and reapply.

"ONE STEP CLOSER TO KNOWING"...U2

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payxibka   10,045

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I've sent in my I-130 on March 20th but still haven't heard anything from them. I've been reading the guides and forums on this site and it mentions that after we receive our NOA1 we need to file the I-129F along with G-325's again to Chicago. Why do I need to do that if I'm filing for my husband not a fiance? It's basically a duplicate of the I-130.

I-129F after I-130 is only required if you want to pursue the K-3 option.

YMMV

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The I-129F is being used for re-uniting spouses more quickly but can only be filed after the I-130 IR-1/CR-1 has been received by USCIS. Some people never see the need to file the I-129F and are content to wait for the I-130 to be approved. I filed both but only after waiting 5 months before filing the I-129F. The reason? - if somehow the I-130 is not approved then the I-129F K-3 will be waiting as a back-up petition.

Also, the IR-1/CR-1 is a full IMMIGRANT VISA granting full immigration rights upon entry, the K-1 & K-3 are not.

I've sent in my I-130 on March 20th but still haven't heard anything from them. I've been reading the guides and forums on this site and it mentions that after we receive our NOA1 we need to file the I-129F along with G-325's again to Chicago. Why do I need to do that if I'm filing for my husband not a fiance? It's basically a duplicate of the I-130.
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Chica Yeyé Grand Master

Chica Yeyé   41

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I've sent in my I-130 on March 20th but still haven't heard anything from them. I've been reading the guides and forums on this site and it mentions that after we receive our NOA1 we need to file the I-129F along with G-325's again to Chicago. Why do I need to do that if I'm filing for my husband not a fiance? It's basically a duplicate of the I-130.

File I-129 if you are willing to get a non-immigrant visa. If you want the immigrant visa, wait for the I-130 to clear. My humble opinion is that it's better to wait for the I-130 and get the whole shebang done than have to go through Adjustment of Status later on, but that's just me, and everyone knows I'm certifiably insane.

Are you and hubby together now? Folks say that K visas take less time. So if this is an issue, may be worth considering...

L.

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Almoto   0

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No we're not together, my husband is in England & I'm in the states. I'm trying to educate myself on all this so that I can talk to our attorney and make sure I'm not left in the dark. All legal issues are soooo confusing. I just want him back here as soon as possible of course.

I-130

10/12/07 APPROVED!!! (My birthday gift)

4/8/08 NVC Case Complete!

INTERVIEW MAY 16 8:30AM LONDON

Turned down at interview due to criminal past & US overstay.

5/21/08 I-601 waiver received in London

6/9/08 Appeared on the "Status of I-601 Applications" list (they said "up to 15 weeks")

11/10/08 Moved up to "Under Review" after 21 weeks

11/19/08 Case Completed - Denied

8/5/09 Moved to England to join my husband and wait out his 10 yr. ban and reapply.

"ONE STEP CLOSER TO KNOWING"...U2

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Chica Yeyé Grand Master

Chica Yeyé   41

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No we're not together, my husband is in England & I'm in the states. I'm trying to educate myself on all this so that I can talk to our attorney and make sure I'm not left in the dark. All legal issues are soooo confusing. I just want him back here as soon as possible of course.

It is great that you have an attorney that specialises in this kind of procedures. I hope you and hubby are reunited ASAP!!!!!

Sending you a big smile and good vibes L.

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The I-129F is the fastest, but he won't be able to work because he will not get a Social Security Card. It takes additional paperwork and at least 90 days to process it before he would be able to work.

No we're not together, my husband is in England & I'm in the states. I'm trying to educate myself on all this so that I can talk to our attorney and make sure I'm not left in the dark. All legal issues are soooo confusing. I just want him back here as soon as possible of course.
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In my case, we filed a K3 in the hope it will be faster than the CR1. If it gets me back to the US quicker, we are fine with filing the AOS and EAD and whatever else after I go back.

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