K3 visa - length of process and how to speed up

[payxibka 10,045]

1 minute ago, Girl777 said:

it is also hard to rely on forum versus lawyer, .

Then why are you here?

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

5 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

t is also hard to rely on forum versus lawyer,

You might be surprised at how much inaccurate information we see from attorneys here......

[Girl777 2]

So, below is what immigration lawyer wrote,  this is wrong that we can freely travel? sorry for smalls errors, no time to fix.

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During our conference we discussed that this  preferable option for the parties is

for XXX and XXX to legally marry either in Canada or in the United States.

Immediate relative visa petitions (Forms I-130) would bc filed by XXX for both XXX

and XX. Each would require a separate petition. 'These petitions, when approved, would classify XXX as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and XXX as the step child of XXX

U.S. citizcn. These petitions could take 8-10 months for USCIS to approve.

When approved, the petitions would be sent 10 thc National Visa Centcr QrIVC)

for processing of XXX and XXX immigrant visas and culminating with an

interview at the U. S. consular post in Montreal. However, while the petitions are

pending and the immigrant visas arc being processed, XXX and XXX would be able

to visit US with the understanding that they would be returning to Canada

until they were issued their immigrant visas. Canadians are visa-exempt of the visa

requirements of 8 CF'R section 212.1 when traveling to visit the United States.

When the immigrant visas for XXX  and XXX are issued, they would need to

enter the U S. within 120 days. 'Their U.S. Lawful permanent resident cards (green cards)

would be  mailed to them at the  U.S. address provided upon entry. Valid tor two years,

their green cards would typically arrive 4 to 6 weeks after entry. As a lawful permanent

resident, XXX would be able to travel freely in and out of the U.S immediately upon

entry unlike the K-1 visa.

[Girl777 2]

I am here because I want to get info from all sources, I am not saying forum has no trustful info, nor do I say I have to believe each attorney who is paid, nothing negative just appreciate other people's experiences and opinions. We all are in similar boats here trying to help each other..

Edited June 11, 2021 by Girl777

[payxibka 10,045]

4 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

So, below is what immigration lawyer wrote,  this is wrong that we can freely travel? sorry for smalls errors, no time to fix.

****************

 

During our conference we discussed that this  preferable option for the parties is

for XXX and XXX to legally marry either in Canada or in the United States.

Immediate relative visa petitions (Forms I-130) would bc filed by XXX for both XXX

and XX. Each would require a separate petition. 'These petitions, when approved, would classify XXX as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and XXX as the step child of XXX

U.S. citizcn. These petitions could take 8-10 months for USCIS to approve.

When approved, the petitions would be sent 10 thc National Visa Centcr QrIVC)

for processing of XXX and XXX immigrant visas and culminating with an

interview at the U. S. consular post in Montreal. However, while the petitions are

pending and the immigrant visas arc being processed, XXX and XXX would be able

to visit US with the understanding that they would be returning to Canada

until they were issued their immigrant visas. Canadians are visa-exempt of the visa

requirements of 8 CF'R section 212.1 when traveling to visit the United States.

When the immigrant visas for XXX  and XXX are issued, they would need to

enter the U S. within 120 days. 'Their U.S. Lawful permanent resident cards (green cards)

would be  mailed to them at the  U.S. address provided upon entry. Valid tor two years,

their green cards would typically arrive 4 to 6 weeks after entry. As a lawful permanent

resident, XXX would be able to travel freely in and out of the U.S immediately upon

entry unlike the K-1 visa.

Filing an I130 petition is NOT for a K3/K4.  Nowhere does your lawyer mention K3

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

 

11 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

So, below is what immigration lawyer wrote,  this is wrong that we can freely travel? sorry for smalls errors, no time to fix.

****************

 

During our conference we discussed that this  preferable option for the parties is

for XXX and XXX to legally marry either in Canada or in the United States.

Immediate relative visa petitions (Forms I-130) would bc filed by XXX for both XXX

and XX. Each would require a separate petition. 'These petitions, when approved, would classify XXX as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and XXX as the step child of XXX

U.S. citizcn. These petitions could take 8-10 months for USCIS to approve.

When approved, the petitions would be sent 10 thc National Visa Centcr QrIVC)

for processing of XXX and XXX immigrant visas and culminating with an

interview at the U. S. consular post in Montreal. However, while the petitions are

pending and the immigrant visas arc being processed, XXX and XXX would be able

to visit US with the understanding that they would be returning to Canada

until they were issued their immigrant visas. Canadians are visa-exempt of the visa

requirements of 8 CF'R section 212.1 when traveling to visit the United States.

When the immigrant visas for XXX  and XXX are issued, they would need to

enter the U S. within 120 days. 'Their U.S. Lawful permanent resident cards (green cards)

would be  mailed to them at the  U.S. address provided upon entry. Valid tor two years,

their green cards would typically arrive 4 to 6 weeks after entry. As a lawful permanent

resident, XXX would be able to travel freely in and out of the U.S immediately upon

entry unlike the K-1 visa.

This is not for a K-3.....K-3 visa holders do not become legal residents upon entry into the US.    What makes you think this is in reference to a K-3 visa?

Edited June 11, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[mushroomspore 3,044]

8 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

I am here because I want to get info from all sources, I am not saying forum has no trustful info, nor do I say I have to believe each attorney who is paid, nothing negative just appreciate other people's experiences and opinions. We all are in similar boats here trying to help each other..

As others pointed out, K3 visas are basically dead and a quick Google search will easily confirm this. Not sure why K3 is being asked about when your lawyer also did not mention the K3 in the previous comment where you quote the info they sent you. There is zero way for anyone (whether they have an immigration lawyer or not) to speed up the immigration process, no matter what visa type you are applying for. USCIS decides when to look at your case and there is no way for anyone to influence that. Sorry but there is no way around the wait time. And this is true whether you decide to bring your family to the USA or you decide to go to their country to live with them. That is just how it is.

[Girl777 2]

Maybe I am wrong, they spoke about marriage required for this visa, so I kept thinking it is K3, since all f that was premature due to court process not resolved I did not get into details at that point. So, sounds like they re-routed me to some other visa, would it be then what based on this?

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

2 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

Maybe I am wrong, they spoke about marriage required for this visa, so I kept thinking it is K3, since all f that was premature due to court process not resolved I did not get into details at that point. So, sounds like they re-routed me to some other visa, would it be then what based on this?

The information you quoted sounds more like a CR-1 visa, except that it contains inaccurate information such as the "..enter the US within 120 days......".  

Edited June 11, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Girl777 2]

ok thanks everyone, I just started to panic about waiting times but I am sure my fiancé knows all details, just need to connect with him later ( for some reason I kept thinking  they want us to proceed with K 3) but I guess it might be what you say, other visa type. I will confirm what is it and makes sense to ask question when I know . Appreciate everyone's help,

[Crazy Cat 41,982]

2 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

I just started to panic about waiting times

The process will take approximately 12-24 months...at least.

Edited June 11, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[JeanneAdil 6,579]

yes,  your original k1 may have been a lot faster (back then)  but not the case now /  that was quite a while ago as you state it expired while you waited

erase K3 from your mind

the lawyer is talking about a CR1 spouse visa and what he said about the I 130 (CR1 visa for spouse) is true

when the CR1 /CR2 visa stamp or the green card,  you are free to go back and forth to home country which you can not do on the I 129 till green card is issued (taking about a year now)

[Girl777 2]

I went through K1 twice, second process is WIP, first got expired, second process, we filed in September 2019, I am invited for interview for July 2021, so 1.75 years  wait  time but now seems I need to proceed with third visa to satisfy court:-(

[TBoneTX 45,583]

44 minutes ago, Girl777 said:

I will confirm what is it and makes sense to ask question when I know . Appreciate everyone's help,

To prevent further confusion about the availability of a K-3 among others who are reading this thread, this thread will be closed to further comment.  You and your fiance should please see the Guides about the I-130 petition and the CR-1 visa.  Read the forms carefully, interpret them literally, and answer completely & honestly.  If you get stuck or have further questions after studying the process, search for threads in the CR-1 Process forum; if you still have trouble, post a query in that forum (not this K-3 forum).  Good luck to you in the I-130 process.

Edited June 11, 2021 by TBoneTX