How to I file locally for a k-3 visa in Nairobi. Seems so hard to even get an appointment

[Timona 4,207]

1 hour ago, Janewang said:

we are married my husband is doing the filing of the i 130 but we can see where to submit for local filing. we basically have a fully filled form unaware of what to do with it.we were advised to write them an email and ask how to file emails have been unanswered

 

File online, click submit and welcome to the waiting game. It's that simple. 

 

Wait time is 1.5 years. 

He doesn't qualify for DCF. 

 

P.S: When he files online, make sure he chooses the consulate option as the same form has multiple uses.

 

And forget about that K-3. It won't go anywhere 

 

Edited January 25 by Timona

[appleblossom 2,330]

Sounds like you're not sure of the process. If he doesn't qualify for DCF, then this is the process you'll follow, laid out step by step - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html

 

So as above, start by filling the I-130, then nothing to do but wait for that to be approved in about a year. Then it's on to step no. 2 on the link above.

 

Good luck,.

[Dan and Akari 43]

On 1/25/2024 at 7:07 AM, Timona said:

 

File online, click submit and welcome to the waiting game. It's that simple. 

 

Wait time is 1.5 years. 

He doesn't qualify for DCF. 

 

P.S: When he files online, make sure he chooses the consulate option as the same form has multiple uses.

 

And forget about that K-3. It won't go anywhere 

 

Filing your I-130 petition online is the easiest given the fact that you both reside in Kenya. Your husband, the US Citizen must be the one to complete and file the petition.  He really should join the forum to gather the information you seek. 
 

Follow the instructions on the online form. There are several YouTube videos out there that detail the I-130 filing process.

 

I disagree on filing the K3. While I agree that your chances of getting a K3 visa approved are about 0%, many people, including myself, can attest that it may help get the I-130 petition approved by USCIS faster. However, all of the cases where it helped are only supported by conjecture that it helped. We filed I-130 August 2, 2023, filed I-129F for K3 in September 2023, and the I-130 was approved January 25, 2024. I believe the quick filing of our K3 helped us get our I-130 petition approved in 5 1/2 months as opposed to the 11-12 months it seems to be averaging at USCIS. 
 

K3 is free and the form is easy to complete so there’s no harm in trying anything that could potentially help IMHO. 
 

Good luck on your journey.