K3 filed and received by USCIS but not added to "My Cases"

[Dan and Akari 43]

We filed our K3 petition and accompanying G-1145 a couple weeks ago. Wednesday I received a text notification from USCIS acknowledging receipt of the petition and informing me the I797C is forthcoming in the mail.  However, when I login to USCIS to check my cases, this K3 petition is not showing in my list of cases.  I see our original K1 petition with a status of "withdrawal acknowledgement notice was sent" from our withdrawal letter I sent and I see our current CR1 petition with a status of "Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS". But no K3.

 

Is this normal?  I sent a copy of the I-797C from our I-130 for spouse as required with the I-129F for the K3 so I would assume that they know the K3 is associated with this petition. 

[TBoneTX 45,008]

USCIS is notoriously slow with its computer updates.

[Dan and Akari 43]

We still do not see the K3 listed on our cases on MyUSCIS. I can add it to the USCIS mobile app by the receipt number, dated October 19, 2023, but nothing shows on the web site. All other cases we see on MyUSCIS online: K1 and subsequent K1 withdrawal notice and I-130. 
 

Does this still fall within “notoriously slow” parameters or have we passed that point?    I assumed, maybe incorrectly, that sending the I-130 receipt notice with the I-129f for K3 would somehow associate the two and therefore list both of them under my USCIS login. Or am I potentially missing something?

[IWander 589]

7 hours ago, Dan and Akari said:

We still do not see the K3 listed on our cases on MyUSCIS. I can add it to the USCIS mobile app by the receipt number, dated October 19, 2023, but nothing shows on the web site. All other cases we see on MyUSCIS online: K1 and subsequent K1 withdrawal notice and I-130. 
 

Does this still fall within “notoriously slow” parameters or have we passed that point?    I assumed, maybe incorrectly, that sending the I-130 receipt notice with the I-129f for K3 would somehow associate the two and therefore list both of them under my USCIS login. Or am I potentially missing something?

What was your underlying reason for filling a petition for the K3 in the first place?

[Dan and Akari 43]

16 hours ago, IWander said:

What was your underlying reason for filling a petition for the K3 in the first place?

We filed it for the same reason everyone files it: because it is an option that is available to pursue.  We realize that there is a slim to zero chance of approval , but not exploring every option to be reunited with my wife as soon as possible is something I perceive as negligent in my part. I also realize there is no evidence that a K3 will expedite the CR1.  It was free and only took a few minutes to complete and submit. Again, why not explore every avenue on the chance it may help?

[Dan and Akari 43]

On 1/10/2024 at 12:52 PM, Dan and Akari said:

We still do not see the K3 listed on our cases on MyUSCIS. I can add it to the USCIS mobile app by the receipt number, dated October 19, 2023, but nothing shows on the web site. All other cases we see on MyUSCIS online: K1 and subsequent K1 withdrawal notice and I-130. 
 

Does this still fall within “notoriously slow” parameters or have we passed that point?    I assumed, maybe incorrectly, that sending the I-130 receipt notice with the I-129f for K3 would somehow associate the two and therefore list both of them under my USCIS login. Or am I potentially missing something?

Back to my original question: is this normal?

[Dan and Akari 43]

Anyone?  Anyone?  Bueller?

[TBoneTX 45,008]

Perhaps the I-129F has already been administratively closed, or perhaps it hasn't caught up with the I-130.  I'm guessing the first of these.

 

You might want to consult your Congressman's immigration liaison to see if an exact status is available.

[nastra30 2,271]

On 1/10/2024 at 12:52 AM, Dan and Akari said:

We still do not see the K3 listed on our cases on MyUSCIS. 

USCIS does not add I-129F K3 applications to your account. You have to add it manually yourself using the receipt which you've already done.

[Dan and Akari 43]

Yes, I confirmed that with someone else.

 

Moot at this point because I checked my case status this morning and our I-130 petition was approved yesterday.  

 

I can't say definitively that filing K3 expedited anything because I know that each case has unique variables.  However, given the fact that USCIS Potomac SC is saying 14 months on average to adjudicate 80% of cases, and looking at people's timelines here averaging around 11-12 months recently, I can't help but think that filing the 129F for K3 within 30 days of filing the I-130 helped our case get adjudicated in less than 6 months.

[nastra30 2,271]

6 minutes ago, Dan and Akari said:

Yes, I confirmed that with someone else.

 

Moot at this point because I checked my case status this morning and our I-130 petition was approved yesterday.  

 

I can't say definitively that filing K3 expedited anything because I know that each case has unique variables.  However, given the fact that USCIS Potomac SC is saying 14 months on average to adjudicate 80% of cases, and looking at people's timelines here averaging around 11-12 months recently, I can't help but think that filing the 129F for K3 within 30 days of filing the I-130 helped our case get adjudicated in less than 6 months.

Congrats. Best of luck on the rest of the journey.

[TBoneTX 45,008]

2 hours ago, Dan and Akari said:

I can't help but think that filing the 129F for K3 within 30 days of filing the I-130 helped our case get adjudicated in less than 6 months.

Why question serendipity?  Congratulations!

[Dan and Akari 43]

Thank you.  We committed from day 1 to maintain a positive attitude, concentrate on completeness and accuracy over speed, and we are so excited to be past the USCIS stage so quickly.  Everything seems to be moving rather briskly: case sent to NVC in 3 days, fees paid and processed today so we are ready to start submitting the documents and evidence for the NVC stage.

 

We appreciate your well placed, well received advice.  At this point we will accept providence with open arms.