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I'm an UK resident and my husband is an US citizen, we got married in Denmark sin1ce at the time neither the trip to the UK or US was possible. We want to apply for k3 as some of our friends have been successful and got their visas after 2 months. My question is; will it be possible to have the London embassy process the visa since neither of us lives in Denmark or do we have to apply in Denmark (which would mean flights there, medical there, etc)?  Any help will be appreciated 

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8 minutes ago, Monika Jeon said:

Hi,

I'm an UK resident and my husband is an US citizen, we got married in Denmark sin1ce at the time neither the trip to the UK or US was possible. We want to apply for k3 as some of our friends have been successful and got their visas after 2 months. My question is; will it be possible to have the London embassy process the visa since neither of us lives in Denmark or do we have to apply in Denmark (which would mean flights there, medical there, etc)?  Any help will be appreciated 

Who are these friends that got their K3 in 2 months?

 

According to DOS, only 5 K3s were assigned in 2019 and none in 2020.

 

For the I-130 and subsequent CR1/IR1 visa, you would be interviewed and processed in the country of your current residency.  It is not based on country of marriage.

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15 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

Who are these friends that got their K3 in 2 months?

 

According to DOS, only 5 K3s were assigned in 2019 and none in 2020.

 

For the I-130 and subsequent CR1/IR1 visa, you would be interviewed and processed in the country of your current residency.  It is not based on country of marriage.

 

CORRECTION:  There were 102 in 2016, 15 in 2017, 6 in 2018, 5 in 2019 and 2 in 2020.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/AnnualReports/FY2020AnnualReport/FY20AnnualReport_TableXV_B.pdf

 

Also, if the K3 was still viable (it is not - it is being obsoleted as reflected in the visa numbers), the I-129F still takes 6.5 to 8.5 months for processing according to USCIS:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

(input I-129F, select California - or any other, but California is the only one that does routine I-129F, and look at the K3 in the second row of the table).

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16 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

CORRECTION:  There were 102 in 2016, 15 in 2017, 6 in 2018, 5 in 2019 and 2 in 2020.

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/AnnualReports/FY2020AnnualReport/FY20AnnualReport_TableXV_B.pdf

 

Also, if the K3 was still viable (it is not - it is being obsoleted as reflected in the visa numbers), the I-129F still takes 6.5 to 8.5 months for processing according to USCIS:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

(input I-129F, select California - or any other, but California is the only one that does routine I-129F, and look at the K3 in the second row of the table).

She is British national, he is American, they got married in July this year in Gibraltar and applied for cr1 and then k3 immediately after. She has been on the US on k3 since September this year.

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57 minutes ago, Monika Jeon said:

Hi,

I'm an UK resident and my husband is an US citizen, we got married in Denmark sin1ce at the time neither the trip to the UK or US was possible. We want to apply for k3 as some of our friends have been successful and got their visas after 2 months. My question is; will it be possible to have the London embassy process the visa since neither of us lives in Denmark or do we have to apply in Denmark (which would mean flights there, medical there, etc)?  Any help will be appreciated 

Extremely unlikely.  Alas,  K-3 visas are almost never issued anymore.  In addition, a spousal visa will take 12-24 months unless you qualify for DCF, which could cut a few months off.  I suggest you start reading the guides here on VJ for spousal visas.  

 

 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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4 minutes ago, Monika Jeon said:

She is British national, he is American, they got married in July this year in Gibraltar and applied for cr1 and then k3 immediately after. She has been on the US on k3 since September this year.

Your chances for a K-3 are almost certainly zero...the odds of finding a $1000 bill on the street are better...but you are free to try.  The I-129f will be administratively closed and will continue as a CR-1.  Besides, A k3 is far inferior to a CR-1.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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42 minutes ago, Monika Jeon said:

She is British national, he is American, they got married in July this year in Gibraltar and applied for cr1 and then k3 immediately after. She has been on the US on k3 since September this year.

That would be quick even if they qualified for DCF, now she could well be in the US visiting.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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1 hour ago, Monika Jeon said:

She is British national, he is American, they got married in July this year in Gibraltar and applied for cr1 and then k3 immediately after. She has been on the US on k3 since September this year.

I think you must have gotten your wires crossed here, or they were one of the two lucky couples on the globe who got a K3.

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17 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

I think you must have gotten your wires crossed here, or they were one of the two lucky couples on the globe who got a K3.

It would still have taken a year plus

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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If you Reside Outside Denmark:  The U.S. Embassy in Copenhagen is not currently accepting visa applications from individuals who do not normally reside in the Kingdom of Denmark.  

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Either your friends are lying to you or you are confused. Even IF they were issued a k-3(they weren't) it would still take FAR longer than 2 months for it to be issued.


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The OP's questions have been answered, and further comment would be fruitless, so this thread is now closed.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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