Will filing a k3 visa I-129f speed up processing of the I-130 filing?

[Gee1234 5]

Will filing a k3 visa I-129f speed up processing of the I-130 filing? I am with Vermont center with PD 10/09/21 for I-130.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,432]

 

13 minutes ago, Gee1234 said:

Will filing a k3 visa I-129f speed up processing of the I-130 filing? I am with Vermont center with PD 10/09/21 for I-130.

 

Some here have tried, with no real evidence of it affecting the I-130.  

 

It's just another form that USCIS will have to process and administratively close out, adding to their workload.

[Strawberrymermaid 346]

2 hours ago, Gee1234 said:

Will filing a k3 visa I-129f speed up processing of the I-130 filing? I am with Vermont center with PD 10/09/21 for I-130.

It worked for me! 

[mamboman 2]

On 11/11/2021 at 4:01 AM, Strawberrymermaid said:

It worked for me! 

did you send it at the same time as i-130 or did you wait for the notification ?

[Gee1234 5]

I waited for the notification. One of the required documents to be submitted for a spouse K3 visa I-129f is the I-130 notification received by mail.

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[Zeeg 0]

On 11/11/2021 at 3:01 AM, Strawberrymermaid said:

It worked for me! 

Hey there, can you tell me when you filed the I-129F for the K3 you included a copy of the Form I-797C, Notice of Action, showing you have filed Form I-130. I just wanted to double check if that's the correct document or should I wait for something else (we filed I-130 online)

[iwannaplay54 985]

On 2/18/2022 at 3:08 PM, Zeeg said:

Hey there, can you tell me when you filed the I-129F for the K3 you included a copy of the Form I-797C, Notice of Action, showing you have filed Form I-130. I just wanted to double check if that's the correct document or should I wait for something else (we filed I-130 online)

The NOA1 for the I130 is a required attachment unless you file the I130/I129F together.

[pushbrk 12,872]

On 2/28/2022 at 12:53 AM, iwannaplay54 said:

The NOA1 for the I130 is a required attachment unless you file the I130/I129F together.

NOA1 = Receipt notice.

 

Note that back in the day when a K3 visa was an actual option (My Ex got one.) it was best to file the forms together.  However, NOW, since you are only trying to speed up the process for approval of the I-130, you want the later filed I-129F to be a trigger instead of being immediately closed upon concurrent receipt.  No guarantees, but sometimes it works.

Edited March 19, 2022 by pushbrk

[llcoolwil 99]

On 3/19/2022 at 7:35 PM, pushbrk said:

NOA1 = Receipt notice.

 

Note that back in the day when a K3 visa was an actual option (My Ex got one.) it was best to file the forms together.  However, NOW, since you are only trying to speed up the process for approval of the I-130, you want the later filed I-129F to be a trigger instead of being immediately closed upon concurrent receipt.  No guarantees, but sometimes it works.

I feel silly that I don't know this after all my research, but I keep hearing different things so I'm very unsure. I heard that Canadians cannot file the K3 but I'm not quite sure if that means I can't file the I-129F to try to act as a trigger for my I-130. 

 

Also, IF I am able to file the I-129F to go alongside my I-130, do I have to pay the $535 fee as with that one as well?

 

Sorry for these questions but I just keep hearing different things and I don't know which to listen to. 

[Redro 4,611]

11 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

I feel silly that I don't know this after all my research, but I keep hearing different things so I'm very unsure. I heard that Canadians cannot file the K3 but I'm not quite sure if that means I can't file the I-129F to try to act as a trigger for my I-130. 

 

Also, IF I am able to file the I-129F to go alongside my I-130, do I have to pay the $535 fee as with that one as well?

 

Sorry for these questions but I just keep hearing different things and I don't know which to listen to. 

Anyone can file the I-129F (K3). And there is no filing fee.

The reason why you hear different things because everyone has a different experience.

Some people file a K3 right after their I-130 and get approved in 100 days.

Others file a K3 after a few months and the I-130 is approved after 30-60 days.

For others? Nothing happens. 

 

Read around the K3 forum and you'll see a multitude of experiences. But, be aware by filing a K3 you're giving USCIS another paper to process and adding to the workload. 

[llcoolwil 99]

3 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

Anyone can file the I-129F (K3). And there is no filing fee.

The reason why you hear different things because everyone has a different experience.

Some people file a K3 right after their I-130 and get approved in 100 days.

Others file a K3 after a few months and the I-130 is approved after 30-60 days.

For others? Nothing happens. 

 

Read around the K3 forum and you'll see a multitude of experiences. But, be aware by filing a K3 you're giving USCIS another paper to process and adding to the workload. 

Thank you! Yeah, I almost feel bad adding to the workload, but at the same time, I would love for it to MAYBE speed up my case. I think we all want a fast moving case, you know? We filed just over a month ago and it's still in "Receipt" mode. 

 

Thanks for your tips! 

[Redro 4,611]

Just now, llcoolwil said:

Thank you! Yeah, I almost feel bad adding to the workload, but at the same time, I would love for it to MAYBE speed up my case. I think we all want a fast moving case, you know? We filed just over a month ago and it's still in "Receipt" mode. 

 

Thanks for your tips! 

We were in "receipt" mode for 5 months. There really is nothing to do but wait 😅

Luckily you are from Canada so visiting your partner is easier and cheaper. 

 

[llcoolwil 99]

2 minutes ago, Kor2USA said:

We were in "receipt" mode for 5 months. There really is nothing to do but wait 😅

Luckily you are from Canada so visiting your partner is easier and cheaper. 

 

Totally!! It's definitely easier and cheaper than a lot of people. I am very blessed for that. I'm not expecting any sort of fast movement to be honest. I just WANT fast movement haha. Should I be waiting until it changes to the next step to file I-129f? SO sorry for all the questions. 

[Redro 4,611]

9 minutes ago, llcoolwil said:

Totally!! It's definitely easier and cheaper than a lot of people. I am very blessed for that. I'm not expecting any sort of fast movement to be honest. I just WANT fast movement haha. Should I be waiting until it changes to the next step to file I-129f? SO sorry for all the questions. 

You need to make your own decision.

No one can tell you what will happen. But, if you decide to file follow up so others can hear another experience.