I want to change to CR1. I am still waiting for NOA1 of I-130

[whitesnail 0]

It was such a painful procedure.

My husband called USCIS and they put a notice to send another NOA1 out again. We submitted I-130 end of April to NSC and it was forwarded to CSC end of May. So essentially our case was entered into CSC as a May application.

Now we are still waiting for NOA1 which takes such such a long time. We decide not go with K3 now but stick with I-130 for CR1.

My question here is that we put the statement on the I-130 cover letter that we will apply for k3. Is it okay that just not send in I-129 without changing anything so far? or do we need to fax them a notice saying that we want to change to CR1?

The call center person said that K3 is just 1-2 months faster than CR1, so maybe we wanna just go for CR1 now. I just started working here in Canada and it should be fine that I work for half year waiting for the visa.

[Rings 10]

You need to let them know that you are no longer going to pursue the K3 or else they will hold your I-130 at CSC until the K3 arrives. You must ask them via, e-mail and also request with a letter, but if you do not let them know then they will sit on it while they wait for the I-129F.

[MargotDarko 0]

You need to let them know that you are no longer going to pursue the K3 or else they will hold your I-130 at CSC until the K3 arrives. You must ask them via, e-mail and also request with a letter, but if you do not let them know then they will sit on it while they wait for the I-129F.

I'm not personally experienced with this, but it doesn't sound quite right. As far as I knew, as long as the 1-129f doesn't get approved first, then they won't sit on the I-130. Mentioning the K3 in a cover letter shouldn't be that binding.

Also, to the OP, do you mean NOA1 or NOA2? Waiting since April just for proof of recipt (that's NOA1) is a very long time and seems like something would be wrong. Or is that the first one went missing in the post and now they're sending you a new copy?

Edited July 4, 2007 by MargotDarko

[pushbrk 12,886]

It was such a painful procedure.

My husband called USCIS and they put a notice to send another NOA1 out again. We submitted I-130 end of April to NSC and it was forwarded to CSC end of May. So essentially our case was entered into CSC as a May application.

Now we are still waiting for NOA1 which takes such such a long time. We decide not go with K3 now but stick with I-130 for CR1.

My question here is that we put the statement on the I-130 cover letter that we will apply for k3. Is it okay that just not send in I-129 without changing anything so far? or do we need to fax them a notice saying that we want to change to CR1?

The call center person said that K3 is just 1-2 months faster than CR1, so maybe we wanna just go for CR1 now. I just started working here in Canada and it should be fine that I work for half year waiting for the visa.

If there is no I-129F filed, and approved before or at the same time as the I-130, the I-130 will be sent to NVC. You shouldn't need any notification but it wouldn't hurt to send it anyway.

CSC has been way behind in sending NOA1 receipts, so waiting this long is not unusual at this time.

[Lance27 19]

I just wanted to add that the call center person might have just given you an average time estimate. If the K3 is being processed through Vancouver you could have you visa in as little as 3-4 months. The CR-1 which goes through Montreal is currently taking about 8-9 months.

If you would rather spend more time in Canada and save up money, then by all means the CR-1 is the route that would best work for you. However if you would rather be with your SO sooner then the K3 is the better option.

Good luck.

[Yodrak 7]

Rings,

No, they will not.

Yodrak

You need to let them know that you are no longer going to pursue the K3 or else they will hold your I-130 at CSC until the K3 arrives. You must ask them via, e-mail and also request with a letter, but if you do not let them know then they will sit on it while they wait for the I-129F.

[Yodrak 7]

whitesnail,

Yes.

I can't imagine what you thought you were accomplishing by putting the statement about a K3 visa in your I-130 cover letter, but it was most likely ignored.

Yodrak

It was such a painful procedure.

My husband called USCIS and they put a notice to send another NOA1 out again. We submitted I-130 end of April to NSC and it was forwarded to CSC end of May. So essentially our case was entered into CSC as a May application.

Now we are still waiting for NOA1 which takes such such a long time. We decide not go with K3 now but stick with I-130 for CR1.

My question here is that we put the statement on the I-130 cover letter that we will apply for k3. Is it okay that just not send in I-129 without changing anything so far? ....

[Mononoke28 135]

Whitesnail,

I did the same thing you did on my cover letter for the I-130. I also waited ages for the NOA1 and received it 2½ months later. So, we chose the CR-1 route instead as well and are almost done at the NVC. Don't worry about letting the USCIS know about the I-129F, like some have said, they really don't care.

Diana

[whitesnail 0]

Thanks for all of your replies!

Do you mean 3-4 months in total or 3-4 months after NOA2?

I heard people say that Montreal is very slow at scheduling interviews. If 8-9 months is the time that proceed from begining(NOA1) to having the interview, then it is not bad at all!

I just wanted to add that the call center person might have just given you an average time estimate. If the K3 is being processed through Vancouver you could have you visa in as little as 3-4 months. The CR-1 which goes through Montreal is currently taking about 8-9 months.

If you would rather spend more time in Canada and save up money, then by all means the CR-1 is the route that would best work for you. However if you would rather be with your SO sooner then the K3 is the better option.

Good luck.

[whitesnail 0]

Thank you very much Mononoke28. Your profile gives me lots hope!

I don't think I would be as lucky as you are that get NOA2 in 4 months. Since there is a big slow down in April, all the cases may need much longer than usual.

But, at least I am more confident in pursuing CR1 route. Good luck to all of us~

Whitesnail,

I did the same thing you did on my cover letter for the I-130. I also waited ages for the NOA1 and received it 2½ months later. So, we chose the CR-1 route instead as well and are almost done at the NVC. Don't worry about letting the USCIS know about the I-129F, like some have said, they really don't care.

Diana