I-130/I-129F or CR1/IR1 and K3 Frequently Asked Questions

[rose michigan 75]

Thank you for the informations 

My friend has a question,  he is a U.S citizen  he and his wife both live abroad. 

They are only married for 3 months now.

How long they should be married before applying to his wife ? And which form.

Thank you 

[Sarac9 1,122]

Hi, 

 

Thanks for posting this thread. It's really helpful. I just have a question regarding I 129f 

I filed I 130 and I want to file k3. In the current version. Of the i 129f form in part 1 page 4 question 43 asks 

If you've ever filed I 129F for any other beneficiary before? 

 

I had initially filed I 129 f for k1 visa for my fiance who is now my husband back in 2017, it was approved then it was sent back at embassy level. So we got married and now going through the cr1 route. 

How am I suppose to answer that question? Since it's for the same person 

[Just Paul 4,595]

32 minutes ago, Sarac9 said:

I had initially filed I 129 f for k1 visa for my fiance who is now my husband back in 2017, it was approved then it was sent back at embassy level. So we got married and now going through the cr1 route. 

How am I suppose to answer that question?

You answer yes.   That is what happened.   

 

32 minutes ago, Sarac9 said:

Since it's for the same person 

Would not matter.

[Sarac9 1,122]

22 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

You answer yes.   That is what happened.   

 

Would not matter.

Thank you so much!! 

I thought so, but it was the "any other" throwing me off 

 

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 hours ago, rose michigan said:

How long they should be married before applying to his wife ?

One day

2 hours ago, rose michigan said:

And which form.

They are married so there is only one option.   File a I-130 based petition.   Follow the guides.

 

Have your friends set up a free account here on Visa Journey.

 

If they live on a country with an USCIS International Field Office they can petition Directly (lookup DCF)

Edited November 2, 2019 by Paul & Mary

[HRQX 4,145]

On 7/19/2019 at 2:51 AM, Devon&Sandra said:

In order to compare those 2 paths and their costs : https://www.visajourney.com/content/compare/

Thanks for sharing that link.

 

For those curious why K-3 individuals don't require Advance Parole like K-1 individuals, see 8 C.F.R. §245.2(a)(4)(ii)(C): "The travel outside of the United States by an applicant for adjustment of status, who is not under exclusion, deportation, or removal proceeding and who is in lawful K-3 or K-4 status shall not be deemed an abandonment of the application if, upon returning to this country, the alien is in possession of a valid K-3 or K-4 visa and remains eligible for K-3 or K-4 status." The K-3 is valid for multiple entries during it's 2 year validity period.

Edited November 7, 2019 by HRQX

[Steffy Stef 123]

On 7/20/2019 at 6:03 AM, Devon&Sandra said:

We already have most of it on Nebraska FB group, but yes I can make a spreadsheet and share it here  

Hey can I be added to the fb page 

[Devon&Sandra 121]

On 12/4/2019 at 3:05 PM, Steffy Stef said:

Hey can I be added to the fb page

On 12/4/2019 at 3:05 PM, Steffy Stef said:

Hey can I be added to the fb page 

Hey the name of fb group is I130 and I129f K3 spousal visa all service centers. 

[Patricia Owuh 175]

On 9/19/2019 at 12:01 PM, S&J2013 said:

Ours is the same. I’m pretty sure that’s normal as I’ve never seen anyone mention a priority date for the I-129f. 

Our timeline is very similar to yours - about week ahead on both forms 

I have a PD on my I-129f. Separate Receipt numbers also even though they are both in Nebraska. Our I-130 has been in Nebraska since May and I filed the I-129f in early Oct. Only recieved NOA letters on both and nothing else so far.

[Shaleena Cole 3]

17 hours ago, Patricia Owuh said:

I have a PD on my I-129f. Separate Receipt numbers also even though they are both in Nebraska. Our I-130 has been in Nebraska since May and I filed the I-129f in early Oct. Only recieved NOA letters on both and nothing else so far.

it is the same for me... applied 130 near the end of july and i129 in the first week of aug and only received noa for both letters so far

[Shaleena Cole 3]

my husband filed the 130 and 129f for me in the US. Does anyone know if he can leave the country and visit me in my country while we are still waiting for any letters to arrive?

[Patricia Owuh 175]

2 hours ago, Shaleena Cole said:

it is the same for me... applied 130 near the end of july and i129 in the first week of aug and only received noa for both letters so far

Yea, it is a frustrating process we're all going through but by the Grace of God, things will start moving along. Best of luck to you all!!

[LilyJ 1,258]

6 hours ago, Shaleena Cole said:

my husband filed the 130 and 129f for me in the US. Does anyone know if he can leave the country and visit me in my country while we are still waiting for any letters to arrive?

Yes of course. He is free to visit you as much as you want

[Patricia Owuh 175]

24 minutes ago, LilyJ said:

Yes of course. He is free to visit you as much as you want

What is your country?

[Patricia Owuh 175]

1 minute ago, Patricia Owuh said:

What is your country?

Sorry I saw it. Of course he can visit you.