We Are Considering Pulling Our I-129F Petition

[Roel 7,192]

But you know that going with the cr1, domicile and all that fun stuff is going to take waaaaaay longer than k1 right? Not to mention all the money. If you're already impatient then immigration is not for you guys. K1, cr1, aos .. All those take time and you gotta suck it up. Some people wait years to be with their loves ones. 

[glmg21 330]

10 hours ago, llaz said:

We've been waiting now over 130 days for a NOA2, I know we are still in "normal processing time" per USCIS' website as our received date is November 3rd and they are "working on" October 15th cases. We are trying to keep positive but we've decided that if we do not hear anything, that I will move down to Chile just before my birthday June 3rd and we will get married and pursue the IR1/CR1 route. Both him and I would love for him to come up to the United States and visit but its hard when you want to get the most out of your time if he is to visit (thinking 1 month) but then again we don't know if today could be the day that we receive our NOA2 notification.

Just FYI too, we haven't been in each others presence since July 2016, I went there to visit for 2 weeks in January 2017 which obviously is not enough time in comparison to however many months.

Has anyone else decided this, how did it go for you? Just looking for previous experiences. 

I would say that if you've waited this long, it would make far more sense to continue waiting a little longer. It seems like it would be poor judgement to make all this progress, albeit painful, to negate your preparation, fees spent, and time waited and start all over again? Not only will it cost you more, but in the long run it will probably set you back even further both in time and in regards to your job. My sincere advice would be to wait it out and use the support of the brilliant people on here to help you through it...it will all be worth it in the end. Remember that marriage is a test of patience and composure, but that it equally rewards you with endless joy and happiness!

[JackandRed 16]

Hi fellow member: 

The previous responses are correct. The immigration process is an emotional waiting game. My spouse and I have been married over two years now and still waiting to be together. Stay on the course and hang in there. It is definitely worth it. The best of luck to you on this journey.

Edited March 17, 2017 by JackandRed

[Cadros 2]

As someone who has been waiting for the NOA2 for 13 months since filing, I feel your pain. Everyone else is probably correct though, be patient.

[Diane and Chris 651]

I know the wait is long. It took us 119 days. We received an RFE. Have you received one?  Just hang in there. It could be any day. I think quitting your job would be a big disadvantage when going any further in your process. Just my opinion. Good luck! 

[*Snowdrop* 604]

Can you take some unpaid leave and go and spend couple of months together there? 

[Unlockable 7,314]

I too don't understand why you would pull the petition when it could only be a few weeks left then start over. And if you can wait in Chile together for a CR1, you can do the same for a K1. Either way, if the USC leaves the US they will have to reestablish domicile and, of course if you don't have a job, find a cosponsor before the beneficiary could migrate.

 

Kudos to the poster that said not to get distracted by other people's timeline. Watching other people's timeline is the biggest emotional torture a person can do to themselves. But I know we can't help it. As already mentioned, impatience and immigration does not go hand and hand. You have to be strong willed.

 

The decision is yours but I would highly reconsider the plan to pull the K1. Or, at least you want to be with him keep the K1 active and just move to him. When you two are done with the immigration ordeal you will have the rest of your lives together.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

11 hours ago, missushabes said:

They want to be together while waiting. That's how I understood his answer to me.  

 

But still, it would be a total waste of time to change routes from K1 to CR1. Waste of time and money. Just my two cents.

The point was if she is able to pick up and stay in Chile while waiting for the CR1, she can do the very same thing while waiting for the NOA2 on a K1 petition that is already filed, paid for, and nearing closure.  I totally understand wanting to be together, our K1 took 2 years to be approved and reach POE.  At this point, it just makes sense to be patient, diligent, and follow through.  Great qualities of a good marriage.  Everything happens for a reason and you will be a stronger couple for it.

2 hours ago, Cadros said:

As someone who has been waiting for the NOA2 for 13 months since filing, I feel your pain. Everyone else is probably correct though, be patient.

Your NOA1 for the I-129f was 13 months ago?  Did you have an RFE?

[Ash.1101 1,756]

7 hours ago, Roel said:

But you know that going with the cr1, domicile and all that fun stuff is going to take waaaaaay longer than k1 right? Not to mention all the money. If you're already impatient then immigration is not for you guys. K1, cr1, aos .. All those take time and you gotta suck it up. Some people wait years to be with their loves ones. 

Agree'd.


The OP needs to note that she'll need to establish domicile just to get an approved CR-1/IR-1, and this usually means moving back to the US before the spouse.

It'd be easier (and smarter) to just go visit him now if that's possible while waiting for the noa2 and the interview to be scheduled and then just attend the interview. 

[doggieandsam 765]

16 hours ago, missushabes said:

When we filed for ours we haven't seen each other for a year and the process took 4 months to complete. So it took us 1 yr and 4 mos to close the distance. The last time we saw each other, we were together for only 2weeks too. Point is, this is all about PATIENCE. Just to let you know, IR1/CR1 takes a LOT LONGER than K1. If you do not have the patience right now for K1, I doubt you will have the patience for spousal visa. The ball is already rolling for you guys. WIth CR1, NOA2 could take as long 214 days OR more. So think twice before withdrawing your current petition. 

hello missushabes - off topic but just saw your timeline again...i can't believe what i's seeing, you guys noa2 just 16 days after noa1? wow!

[TheSkywalkers 143]

Just now, iamdegie said:

hello missushabes - off topic but just saw your timeline again...i can't believe what i's seeing, you guys noa2 just 16 days after noa1? wow!

17 days

Edited March 17, 2017 by missushabes

[doggieandsam 765]

2 minutes ago, missushabes said:

17 days

how is that even possible?

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

16 hours ago, llaz said:

@NancyNguyen and @missushabes Thank you both for your responses. For us its not about being able to be in the United States or for him to be able to work or whatever, its just about us being able to be TOGETHER in the same place. If it were about us saving money and being able to get on with our lives once the process is over then I would never even think about pulling the petition and leaving my comfortable 9-5 job as a manger. The CR1/IR1 allows us to be together at least while we are waiting and then come back together. 

 

I don't get your reasoning at all. You can go there now and come back together when K1 is approved.
At the very least you can take an extended leave to visit.
Starting over with a process that can take a year or more because of a short 130 days currently is just silly.
Yes, 4 or 5 months is short and totally reasonable.

Put your money to more visits and not another petition.

Sorry but it makes absolutely no sense.

[TheSkywalkers 143]

Just now, iamdegie said:

how is that even possible?

I don't know. I honestly don't have an answer for that. It just happened. 

[doggieandsam 765]

2 minutes ago, missushabes said:

I don't know. I honestly don't have an answer for that. It just happened. 

unbelievable. but amazing!