Applied fiance visa, got married. Can we still continue with our case?

[Roel 7,192]

Lol why does this thread still even  being discussed there is literally only one available answer to OP question and people are getting into some bizzare divorce BS advices or mentioning non existing K3 visa... really? 

 

OP. Cancel K1. Start Cr1. End of story. 

Edited July 18, 2018 by Roel

[TM92 527]

30 minutes ago, Roel said:

or mentioning non existing K3 visa... really?

A novice user (that seems to be currently attempting the K-3) mentioned the K-3:

@Don Godwin Although the K-3 is still mentioned in current US law, it's basically obsolete; see https://citizenpath.com/k3-visa-process/:

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In practice, the K3 visa process is rarely used. While it remains a component of immigration law, most couples have a tough time obtaining one.

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Real Numbers for K3 Visas

The K3 visa process may sound like a great solution for your situation. Unfortunately, most couples are unlikely to obtain a K3 visa. Consider the statistics. In fiscal year 2016, the U.S. Department of State issued only 102 K3 visas as compared to 133,465 immigrant (IR1/CR1) visas for the spouses of U.S. citizens.

And https://rapidvisa.com/the-k3-spousal-visa-is-obsolete/:

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Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both petitions have been approved by USCIS and sent to the NVC or when USCIS approves the I-130 before the I-129F, the availability of, as well as the need for, a nonimmigrant K-3 visa ends. If the NVC receives both an approved I-130 petition and an approved I-129F petition: The nonimmigrant K-3 visa case will be administratively closed. The application process explained below will not be available to the foreign-citizen spouse and cannot be used. The NVC will contact the U.S. citizen sponsor and foreign-citizen spouse, with instructions for processing the IR-1 (or CR-1) immigrant visa. –

Essentially, this just means depending on which form gets reviewed first determines which visa they follow through with. So even if you start out applying for a K3, chances are, it will be converted to a CR1 by the government, for efficiency purposes.

In fiscal year 2017 only 15 K-3 visas were issued worldwide: https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/AnnualReports/FY2017AnnualReport/FY17AnnualReport-TableXVIB.pdf

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[Rocko20 159]

Maybe all is not lost, perhaps the OP can now do a direct consular filing CR1 for the USCIS field office in Manilla

 

Actually never mind, the petitioner hasn't been in the Philippines long enough.

Edited July 18, 2018 by Rocko20

[Urhermosa 2]

3 hours ago, S&JW said:

Hello sis. I am a Filipina too but we are on a K1 visa. Just tell your husband to withdraw your k1 so that you can start your CR1 as soon as possible. The time is running so be quick... Start compiling now necessary requirements for your CR1 packet.

Thank you sis :).

[dentsflogged 352]

8 hours ago, Loren Y said:

POE is short for Point of Entry ( When you come into the US you go thru a POE). and the AOS ( Adjustment of Status) is what you have to do after your enter on a K1 visa to the tune of 1225.00 currently. So there's 1225 dollars back in your pocket in a way.

 

Well, minus the $535 fee for the i-130 that they're now going to have to file. And the flights to visit at least once (you'd hope) during the now extra ~13-15 months (allowing for OP's hubby requiring a month to get together proof of bonafide marriage & wait for official marriage certificate for the initial application to start front loading it).

 

 

[Brian_&_Gerlie 0]

Have you registered your marriage at PSA? If not, your K1 can still be continued, and I advise you not to register it. Ipa-hold nyo  muna sa city hall. 
If you had a civil wedding, you can talk to the officiating person to hold your papers and not submit it to PSA. 
 

[Crazy Cat 41,922]

3 hours ago, Rocko20 said:

Maybe all is not lost, perhaps the OP can now do a direct consular filing CR1 for the USCIS field office in Manilla

 

Actually never mind, the petitioner hasn't been in the Philippines long enough.

I don't think the spouse lives there.

Edited July 18, 2018 by missileman

[Crazy Cat 41,922]

8 minutes ago, Brian_&_Gerlie said:

Have you registered your marriage at PSA? If not, your K1 can still be continued, and I advise you not to register it. Ipa-hold nyo  muna sa city hall. 
If you had a civil wedding, you can talk to the officiating person to hold your papers and not submit it to PSA. 
 

I would be very careful in trying that..they are married, and their K-1 was nullified as soon as they completed the ceremony.

[Urhermosa 2]

9 minutes ago, Brian_&_Gerlie said:

Have you registered your marriage at PSA? If not, your K1 can still be continued, and I advise you not to register it. Ipa-hold nyo  muna sa city hall. 
If you had a civil wedding, you can talk to the officiating person to hold your papers and not submit it to PSA. 
 

Hi I felt excited about what you said. As we didn't registered our marriage at PSA yet,  not yet authenticated. Yes we had just civil wedding. Is it really a chance for us to continue our K1 visa?  

 

[Lemonslice 4,860]

Just now, Urhermosa said:

Hi I felt excited about what you said. As we didn't registered our marriage at PSA yet,  not yet authenticated. Yes we had just civil wedding. Is it really a chance for us to continue our K1 visa?  

 

No.

[Crazy Cat 41,922]

1 minute ago, Urhermosa said:

Hi I felt excited about what you said. As we didn't registered our marriage at PSA yet,  not yet authenticated. Yes we had just civil wedding. Is it really a chance for us to continue our K1 visa?  

 

You are married......just withdraw the K-1 and start the CR-1 process...

[Urhermosa 2]

Just now, missileman said:

You are married......just withdraw the K-1 and start the CR-1 process...

Yes I understand. I'm more comfortable of doing the CR-1. Just only curios about that info

[Dave_and_Jessa 212]

I really dislike threads like this one.  She had an honest, simple question.  Many gave her the correct answer, and then many more questioned her thinking for even asking the question.  Everyone isn't an involved with the immigration process as many are here.  Let's not pass any judgement on anyone for asking a question, no matter how obvious the answer may be to everyone who spends lots of time here.

[Crazy Cat 41,922]

6 minutes ago, Urhermosa said:

Yes I understand. I'm more comfortable of doing the CR-1. Just only curios about that info

Good luck...you seem like a reasonable and thoughtful person.  I think you will be happy with the CR-1.  It has huge advantages in the opinion of many, many people here.

[abdo1 40]

20 hours ago, Urhermosa said:

Me and my husband applied fiance visa and it's already processed 4 months now. But we got married a month ago, got marriage certificate but not yet authenticated. Can we still continue with our case?  Need help please. Thank you 

You must now withdraw the 129F and file for CR1/IR1 spouse visa, fiance visa is expansive you wasted your money, if you know you were going to get married then you should not have applied for fiance visa...