K3 or CR-x visa?

[j N j 50]

Due to an annulment issue, Ive recently withdrew my i-129F petition, and will have to wait to refile. Ive talked with some friends about possibly doing the K3 route. Is it still a K3 or is it now labeled something else? Im try to weigh the pros and cons compared between the 2 different visas (K1 & CR). Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated..

 

Thanks, J

Edited October 11, 2017 by j N j

[geowrian 22,337]

K-3 is obsolete and almost never issued anymore. If you tried to go that route, it would very, very likely end up with the I-129F being closed and the I-130 remaining open, letting you go the CR-1 route.

[j N j 50]

2 minutes ago, geowrian said:

K-3 is obsolete and almost never issued anymore. If you tried to go that route, it would very, very likely end up with the I-129F being closed and the I-130 remaining open, letting you go the CR-1 route.

Thanks for the reply, so upon returning home after the marriage, I would file for the CR-1, correct?

[geowrian 22,337]

28 minutes ago, j N j said:

Thanks for the reply, so upon returning home after the marriage, I would file for the CR-1, correct?

Correct. You can file the I-130 to start the process from abroad and list the US address still (or take the time to enjoy your visit!).

Edited October 11, 2017 by geowrian

[RO_AH 1,659]

34 minutes ago, j N j said:

Thanks for the reply, so upon returning home after the marriage, I would file for the CR-1, correct?

So is the annulment issue in the Philippines finally all cleared up and filed in Manila? I think the CR-1 is a better route to go but  it's a personal choice. If you plan to get married in the Philippines plan on a 3 week trip in order to get everything completed. That is for a civil ceremony not church. I would add a few extra days just to be safe. I just returned and I was there for 25 days and it took exactly 3 weeks to the day to get married. If you want a fairly detailed explanation of the process you can read my post in this section from a few days ago. Or feel free to ask me anything. But in answer to this question, yes you can file as soon as you return home. 

 

If you plan to get married in HK I am not sure how long it would take or what requirements would be required. 

[j N j 50]

3 hours ago, RO_AH said:

So is the annulment issue in the Philippines finally all cleared up and filed in Manila? I think the CR-1 is a better route to go but  it's a personal choice. If you plan to get married in the Philippines plan on a 3 week trip in order to get everything completed. That is for a civil ceremony not church. I would add a few extra days just to be safe. I just returned and I was there for 25 days and it took exactly 3 weeks to the day to get married. If you want a fairly detailed explanation of the process you can read my post in this section from a few days ago. Or feel free to ask me anything. But in answer to this question, yes you can file as soon as you return home. 

 

If you plan to get married in HK I am not sure how long it would take or what requirements would be required. 

No, the annulment issue is still on-going. During this time, we are contemplating our options once the annulment papers get registered.. Im sure I can speak for the both of us that a HK marriage is out of the question.

 

Appreciate all the help..