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K1 Visa Delays: So frustrated and disappointed, I don't know what to do

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3 hours ago, RamonGomez said:

I can't believe how crappy of a deal the K1 has become. At one point is seemed decent when they were processed in under <6 months and AOS was taking 4-8 months, but CR1s were taking 12-18 months.

 

Waiting 14 months for I-129 approval, plus X months for NVC/embassy interview, imagine then waiting 18 months for an AOS interview (and hoping you get EAD/AP quickly) so you still only get a 2-year green card, and then have to go through the ROC hassle which can take 1-3 years and costs more more money. Unless it's impossible to get married (eg petitioner can't travel to visit, like in the case of China), is there any benefit whatsoever to the K1 nowadays vs a CR1? 

Agree 100%.  and the Utah Zoom marriage route makes the K-1 even less attractive for some couples.

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

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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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While I can't speak to the 10-year tourist visa specifically, it is absolutely allowed (and common) for people with pending K1's to visit the United States while waiting for approval.   For

Ontarkie
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She can visit but under no circumstances should she give up her apartment. She needs ties to her home country. She would be visiting not living with you.  

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You two can also meet in a third country and spend some time together. It would be good to meet before she has her interview as you have not seen one another in a very long time. Save boarding passes,

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11 minutes ago, Ecofolux2427 said:

You're telling me I could have been married on Zoom like a year ago and could have just applied for a CR1? Or is it much more difficult than I'm assuming?

A Utah Zoom marriage is perfectly legal and recognized by USCIS once the couple are in the same location either during or after the wedding ceremony. 

 

In other words, once the marriage is consummated (being in the same place), USCIS will recognize the marriage.  And the marriage will be recognized as of the date the ceremony took place.  You can then start the CR-1 process.

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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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9 minutes ago, Ecofolux2427 said:

You're telling me I could have been married on Zoom like a year ago and could have just applied for a CR1? Or is it much more difficult than I'm assuming?

Not difficult at all.  Just meet after the ceremony, then apply. 

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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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On 11/2/2022 at 4:54 AM, Ecofolux2427 said:

Thank you, I have not. I reached out to my state representative and they applied to expedite the process but was denied, so I "still have to wait". I will look into the form you suggested, thanks again.

hi did you fill out the "outside of normal processing times" form?  any update?

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On 11/22/2022 at 1:37 AM, rich rich said:

hi did you fill out the "outside of normal processing times" form?  any update?

I've already reached out to my congressperson who tried to expedite the case but it didn't work because now the normal processing times are "15 months", I'm only at 14 months. They just keep pushing back the acceptable processing time......

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On 11/25/2022 at 11:50 AM, Ecofolux2427 said:

I've already reached out to my congressperson who tried to expedite the case but it didn't work because now the normal processing times are "15 months", I'm only at 14 months. They just keep pushing back the acceptable processing time......

The fact that USCIS keeps pushing the goalpost forward prevents you from filing a case inquiry with them and insulates them from scrutiny - to an extent. As long as you exhaust your remedies you could have someone file a Petition For Writ of Mandamus. Then USCIS will have to hire a lawyer to defend it and usually they will decide the petition then.  

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Then USCIS will have to hire a lawyer to defend it and usually they will decide the petition then.  

They, sometimes, deny petitions then.  and it will cost a lot of money.  Everyone is in the same boat. 

"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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41 minutes ago, Ecofolux2427 said:

Just letting everyone know I received the I-797 Approval notice in the mail, it is dated 11/23/22. At the end of the day, it took about 14.5 months for the USCIS to process

Thanks for the update.  That is good information for others.

"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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