Should I do the K3 instead?

[MegDan 0]

I know it hasn't been that long, but I feel like this process with the I-130 is going no where anytime soon!

Is it normal not to have any touches by now? (My timeline is posted in my signature).

Are the K3's faster than what I am doing? Or should I just be a little bit more patient?

This is the hardest thing that my husband and I have had to go through! It is just awful and I feel for everyone going through it!

Oh one more quick question: Is the K3 process more complicated?

Thanks to all replies!

[pushbrk 13,044]

I know it hasn't been that long, but I feel like this process with the I-130 is going no where anytime soon!

Is it normal not to have any touches by now? (My timeline is posted in my signature).

Are the K3's faster than what I am doing? Or should I just be a little bit more patient?

This is the hardest thing that my husband and I have had to go through! It is just awful and I feel for everyone going through it!

Oh one more quick question: Is the K3 process more complicated?

Thanks to all replies!

The process is a slow one either way you go. If you are concerned about speed, it is best to file the I-129F for K3 as soon as possible.

[MargotDarko 0]

I know it hasn't been that long, but I feel like this process with the I-130 is going no where anytime soon!

Is it normal not to have any touches by now? (My timeline is posted in my signature).

Are the K3's faster than what I am doing? Or should I just be a little bit more patient?

This is the hardest thing that my husband and I have had to go through! It is just awful and I feel for everyone going through it!

Oh one more quick question: Is the K3 process more complicated?

Thanks to all replies!

Not every case receives touches, so I wouldn't worry about that. Also, it's completely normal for nothing else to have happened yet. It really hasn't been very long. The processing time for the I-130 through a US service center is close to and sometimes over a year.

Filing for a K3 might help at this point. I would check out the K3 guide. If your main concern is to be together as soon as possible, without regard to extra expense and extra forms, than the K3 is the way to go. It should happen faster, but it means you have to do Adjustment of Status after he arrives and apply for work authorisation. So it's more expensive and takes quite a bit more in the long run, but it should bring you together sooner in most cases.

[waiting4ever 0]

I know it hasn't been that long, but I feel like this process with the I-130 is going no where anytime soon!

Is it normal not to have any touches by now? (My timeline is posted in my signature).

Are the K3's faster than what I am doing? Or should I just be a little bit more patient?

This is the hardest thing that my husband and I have had to go through! It is just awful and I feel for everyone going through it!

Oh one more quick question: Is the K3 process more complicated?

Thanks to all replies!

It is normal to have your case approved with having few or no touches. It may feel like the I130 is moving slow but it does not appear that the your timeline is out of ordinary. Their are people on this forum who have filed their I130 last year and still haven't been approved. I know that it is tough to go this process. I filed my I130 about the same time your I130 was filed and mine was approved about 10 days ago so hopefully your petition would also be approved very soon. At this stage on I130 process, I don't think that K3 would do any good. The I130 would likely be approved before the K3 visa. K3 process is not more complicated. It saves little bit of time but only if I129F is filed withing a month or so after filing I130. Hope this helps

[Mononoke28 135]

Megan,

In my own personal opinion, I think it's best to wait since you've already waited almost 3 months. The average wait for CSC is about 90-120 days for an approval and you are so close. Our timelines are pretty much alike and I'm hoping for an NOA2 any time soon. And even though I have had a few touches, I saw several people who were approved last week who didn't have a single touch since they filed back in January.

I think you should be patient for the time being since the CR-1 visa is so much more convenient than a K-3. But if you feel that waiting a little bit longer is not an option, then you could file the I-129F and wait for that to be approved.

Diana

[MegDan 0]

Thank you everyone for all of your replies!

You were all very helpful and we've decided just to wait it out because it is less expensive than doing the K3 as well as more convenient it seems.

If anyone still wants to reply though, it's fine with me!

Thank you very much again!

Edited April 30, 2007 by MegDan

[babybunny 2]

why did you not apply for K-3 when you got NOA1? Thats when you are supposed to apply for it. whatever one reaches the embassy thats the one you get.

Thank you everyone for all of your replies!

You were all very helpful and we've decided just to wait it out because it is less expensive than doing the K3 as well as more convenient it seems.

If anyone still wants to reply though, it's fine with me!

Thank you very much again!

its the smae cost either way. the only diffrence is CR1 you have to remove condtions, K-3 you have to AOS. but with IR1 you dont have to do either.

[MegDan 0]

why did you not apply for K-3 when you got NOA1? Thats when you are supposed to apply for it. whatever one reaches the embassy thats the one you get.

Hi babybunny! Actually, at the time I didn't have the money to do it and my husband and I had agreed on just doing the CR1. I had a passing thought tonight if I should just do the K3, but him and I have decided not to and just to wait it out and be patient.

Thank you for your reply!

[MargotDarko 0]

why did you not apply for K-3 when you got NOA1? Thats when you are supposed to apply for it. whatever one reaches the embassy thats the one you get.

Thank you everyone for all of your replies!

You were all very helpful and we've decided just to wait it out because it is less expensive than doing the K3 as well as more convenient it seems.

If anyone still wants to reply though, it's fine with me!

Thank you very much again!

its the smae cost either way. the only diffrence is CR1 you have to remove condtions, K-3 you have to AOS. but with IR1 you dont have to do either.

In the end, the K3 is more expensive, especially for couples married less than two years at the time of adjustment of status, because they would receive a two-year green card and also have to go through removal of conditions. Adjustment of Status and applying for work authorization is currently more expensive than removing conditions and may be raised to even more, plus there's time spent not being able to work.

[MegDan 0]

In the end, the K3 is more expensive, especially for couples married less than two years at the time of adjustment of status, because they would receive a two-year green card and also have to go through removal of conditions. Adjustment of Status and applying for work authorization is currently more expensive than removing conditions and may be raised to even more, plus there's time spent not being able to work.

Yes, I know it is. I'd rather just wait because in the end for us it will be a bit easier especially the whole work thing. He wants to be able to find a job right when he gets here and not have to wait for a few months or more if we did the K3.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Back in 2004, the process was faster mind you, but I never received any touches!! Best of luck

[MargotDarko 0]

In the end, the K3 is more expensive, especially for couples married less than two years at the time of adjustment of status, because they would receive a two-year green card and also have to go through removal of conditions. Adjustment of Status and applying for work authorization is currently more expensive than removing conditions and may be raised to even more, plus there's time spent not being able to work.

Yes, I know it is. I'd rather just wait because in the end for us it will be a bit easier especially the whole work thing. He wants to be able to find a job right when he gets here and not have to wait for a few months or more if we did the K3.

Sorry that wasn't clear. I was replying to someone who was telling you that it was basically the same cost.

EDIT: Just to add, I think in your shoes I would make the same decision.

Edited April 30, 2007 by MargotDarko

[MegDan 0]

Sorry that wasn't clear. I was replying to someone who was telling you that it was basically the same cost.

EDIT: Just to add, I think in your shoes I would make the same decision.

I'm sorry lol! I guess I misunderstood.

Thank you for agreeing with my decision though.

Back in 2004, the process was faster mind you, but I never received any touches!! Best of luck

Thank you very much for your reply as well as the luck!

[JenandJerry 0]

Everybody's personal circumstances and timelines are different, but we would definitely say you've made the right choice.

We started our I-130 application on April 14th 2006 and applied for the K-3 upon receipt of our first NOA on May 9th. We got the K-3 Visa on January 4th 2007 and immediately travelled to the US and applied for an EAD. To cut a VERY long story short, we received my EAD card a few days ago, on Friday 27th April. My CR-1 interview is this Thursday, 3rd May. So basically, if your husband wants to come here and start work immediately, the K-3 could well be an enormous waste of time, stress and money.

In our case, we wanted to be in the US asap to find a home and settle in. It would have been nice to be able to work sooner, but not a disaster if I couldn't.

From what you've said, I think you did the right thing.

BTW - I could be wrong, but I think a few people have suggested that you have to go through the AOS process if you opt for K-3. That's not true. We applied for K-3 and a CR-1 concurrently and then opted to continue with the I-130 through the US Embassy in London and not pursue an AOS.

[MargotDarko 0]

Everybody's personal circumstances and timelines are different, but we would definitely say you've made the right choice.

We started our I-130 application on April 14th 2006 and applied for the K-3 upon receipt of our first NOA on May 9th. We got the K-3 Visa on January 4th 2007 and immediately travelled to the US and applied for an EAD. To cut a VERY long story short, we received my EAD card a few days ago, on Friday 27th April. My CR-1 interview is this Thursday, 3rd May. So basically, if your husband wants to come here and start work immediately, the K-3 could well be an enormous waste of time, stress and money.

In our case, we wanted to be in the US asap to find a home and settle in. It would have been nice to be able to work sooner, but not a disaster if I couldn't.

From what you've said, I think you did the right thing.

BTW - I could be wrong, but I think a few people have suggested that you have to go through the AOS process if you opt for K-3. That's not true. We applied for K-3 and a CR-1 concurrently and then opted to continue with the I-130 through the US Embassy in London and not pursue an AOS.

You're right that it's possible to follow through the CR-1/IR-1 and not do Adjustment of Status. I think I didn't mention it or other people didn't either because the cost can be sometimes more prohibitive than AOS having to fly back for the interview so quickly after moving to the states.