K1 Visa Abandonment

[Nay2223 3]

On 5/13/2021 at 8:52 PM, Lady A said:

I’m so tempted to do that but it means going to the back of the line. Both the embassy and the NVC have backlogs and starting over just seemed like the wrong choice for us though in retrospect, I wish we had done the CR-1 to begin with. Also just FYI Lagos is processing K1 visas but they are working on the cases that were sent prior to or near the start of the pandemic. As for CR-1 they’ve been processing those visas for a while but I’m not sure if that’s a bigger backlog thank K1. 

Thank you for that information! We we got married on Friday and are going to see each other next month. By end of next month I'll file for spousal. I actually feel better now. Yes we start over but at least we'll be waiting and at the end of the wait he can just come without the secondary 6+ months after marrying here. 

[Nay2223 3]

On 5/17/2021 at 12:43 PM, Strawberrymermaid said:

I did this. We were 8 months in waiting for NOA2 on I-129F and got married. 

Starting over sucks, but being married is the best. Even if we have to be apart

It also highly depends on which service center you are assigned to. We got Potomac. Not a fast one at this point in time. So all we can do is wait.

Great I'll be following 😀. We got married on Friday and I already feel better! Another wait but we'll get through this.

[Nay2223 3]

1 hour ago, SBVeryBlessed3k said:

Thank you for info. As I am visiting soon and wanting progress over DOS promises, the CR1 is the obvious next step for us. We started in March 2020, and have been at NVC since December, sigh. Every K1 when used to enter the US has 9 months typical processing for 90 day + green card/work permit. That plus 6 to 12 months likely backlog wait time is more than changed CR1 length. Front of an unknowable line does not mean much for our long term plans, though others can still wait if they like. A visa should not control anyone's life plans. "It will come through when it will come through" seems the NVC atmosphere as there doesn't seem much accountability to prioritize service to us. If you establish a healthy long distance relationship, then nurture it with growth, and change visas to what suits, including children if that's in the cards. Visa process will be fixed in future, but why remain in place of regret because of situations. One year from now-- even waiting--I know we will not regret getting married, but we'd definitely regret being in same K1 position...

Love this. Exactly our reasoning for just moving forward. He is not a fan of the "wait, then enter US only to wait some more" idea at all anymore. This way when it comes we can just move forward. Best of luck to you 

[Fk254 45]

1 hour ago, Nay2223 said:

Update - Canada is so locked down they won't allow him entry even with his PR. Applied for exception and was denied so now just have to wait until Canada reopens 

I can attest to the fact that there is a significant amount of backlog at the consulate in lagos.....I know someone who got her Cr-1 petition approved last year march from uscis buh had to travel this year April due to backlog from the US consulate..

[Fk254 45]

1 hour ago, Nay2223 said:

Thank you for that information! We we got married on Friday and are going to see each other next month. By end of next month I'll file for spousal. I actually feel better now. Yes we start over but at least we'll be waiting and at the end of the wait he can just come without the secondary 6+ months after marrying here. 

Yea you made a very positive step ....so no matter the wait....he would start his life in the US faster  than someone who entered with a K1 visa