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snowdog
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Interesting that this topic is getting traction again. I can confirm that the K-3 “trick” did indeed work in 2019. We filed February 2019 and were assigned to Nebraska and settled in for the long wait

HKS
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Worked for me, but then got stuck at NVC for a year.  Doesnt make since that ppl are waiting YEARS and OP gets through in less than 60 days.  The system is broken. 

Crazy Cat
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It doesn't make sense that the "trick" should work.  There are people who have been waiting for months and months who should have been approved first. ...but if it works, it works.  

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3 minutes ago, HKS said:

Absolutely. Im a prime example. Look at my timeline. 
I filed a Writ of Mandamus last month because of it. 

Finally someone who's done a Writ of Mandamus! Do you think that is why they looked at your case all of a sudden, because of the Writ of Mandamus?

Did you file it yourself? How did you do this if I can ask?

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1 minute ago, evie80 said:

Finally someone who's done a Writ of Mandamus! Do you think that is why they looked at your case all of a sudden, because of the Writ of Mandamus?

Did you file it yourself? How did you do this if I can ask?

Im sure that is why they looked at case. I filed because they said case was completed processing (3 months after interview), they asked for passport. We sent it. 2 weeks later they sent it back with 221g saying medical was out of date. I sent proof that it is in fact current. They admitted it and still wouldnt give visa. I asked why and they just kept saying “in administrative processing”. 
so I consulted my lawyer and she said that the only option was Writ of Mandamus, but has to be filed by lawyer that has license in fed court. Its pretty complex, I wouldn’t attempt on your own. I found a fed lawyer and he filed it for me. A month later we got notice to send passport again. Its been a week. Currently still waiting.

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2 minutes ago, HKS said:

Im sure that is why they looked at case. I filed because they said case was completed processing (3 months after interview), they asked for passport. We sent it. 2 weeks later they sent it back with 221g saying medical was out of date. I sent proof that it is in fact current. They admitted it and still wouldnt give visa. I asked why and they just kept saying “in administrative processing”. 
so I consulted my lawyer and she said that the only option was Writ of Mandamus, but has to be filed by lawyer that has license in fed court. Its pretty complex, I wouldn’t attempt on your own. I found a fed lawyer and he filed it for me. A month later we got notice to send passport again. Its been a week. Currently still waiting.

Wow, ok Got it! Thank you for sharing. I do have a lawyer,  I believe he is a federal lawyer. Do you mind to share roughly how much he charged you to file the Writ of Mandamus, if not I totally understand. Thank you again!

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Just now, evie80 said:

Wow, ok Got it! Thank you for sharing. I do have a lawyer,  I believe he is a federal lawyer. Do you mind to share roughly how much he charged you to file the Writ of Mandamus, if not I totally understand. Thank you again!

It should be around $4000 to $6000. I have heard of some ppl paying more, but idk if they had a really complex case. 

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3 minutes ago, HKS said:

It should be around $4000 to $6000. I have heard of some ppl paying more, but idk if they had a really complex case. 

That is a large amount. Ok, thank you for sharing. It at least gives me an idea. You have to pay that each time you do  a Writ of Mandamus?

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igoyougoduke   1,676

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2 hours ago, evie80 said:

That is a large amount. Ok, thank you for sharing. It at least gives me an idea. You have to pay that each time you do  a Writ of Mandamus?

most law firms charge a flat fee. its a one time payment without approval not guaranteed. All you are asking is the court to intervene cause USCIS is illogical with their processing times and delays.

duh

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55 minutes ago, igoyougoduke said:

most law firms charge a flat fee. its a one time payment without approval not guaranteed. All you are asking is the court to intervene cause USCIS is illogical with their processing times and delays.

Thank you for clarifying.

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9 hours ago, Brand83 said:

I think this is good news for everyone filing.

 

USCIS received my I-130 petition on March 2, 2021 and informed me it was being processed in Nebraska. Two weeks ago I filed for K-3 just because I've heard the rumors that it can speed up the I-130 process. 

 

My petition was approved yesterday (April 22). Actually kinda amazed at the turnaround time because I'm still waiting for the IRS to process my paper returns (yikes!)

4 months. Sent mine in December 2020. Just got refunded 

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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Ryan H   3,834

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Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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SteveInBostonI130   3,489

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13 hours ago, Brand83 said:

I think this is good news for everyone filing.

 

USCIS received my I-130 petition on March 2, 2021 and informed me it was being processed in Nebraska. Two weeks ago I filed for K-3 just because I've heard the rumors that it can speed up the I-130 process. 

 

My petition was approved yesterday (April 22). Actually kinda amazed at the turnaround time because I'm still waiting for the IRS to process my paper returns (yikes!)

Congradulations!

 

Prior to our I-130, we did a fiance visa in 2018 (long story).  In our fiance visa tracking group there was one couple that got their I-129F in a month.  The fiance was from Cuba, IIRC.  It seems every once in a while a petition aligns with all the stars and gets approved very quick.

 

I hope the rest of the process goes just as fast for you.  Again, congrats!

 

EDIT: I dug through the past posts and found the couple:  https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=300155

 

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