Can a US citizen still use the K-1 visa to get soon-to-be Indonesian wife to the U.S after holding a traditional Muslim wedding in Indonesia (w/ out registering at Civil Offices)?

[OldUser 6,697]

16 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

If the goal for a couple to be together regardless of LPR status, K-1 is likely faster for most countries. 

No, I-129F and I-130 take about the same time to get approved nowadays. Few years ago, yes, fiance cases were faster.

 

Check processing times.

Below there are screenshots taken just now for proof.

 

0.5 months difference can be ignored as each case is individual and can take few months shorter or longer, whether it's I-129F or I-130.

 

And most importantly, once immigrant enters with immigrant visa, they can work, travel and feel much more free compared to being stuck in AOS process for another year or so.

 

 

 

 

Edited March 31 by OldUser

[Boiler 45,525]

8 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

If the goal for a couple to be together regardless of LPR status, K-1 is likely faster for most countries. 

Him moving would be quicker

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

24 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

If the goal for a couple to be together regardless of LPR status, K-1 is likely faster for most countries. 

 

The VJ reported average difference from filing to interview is 24 days :

 

 

 

 

Edited March 31 by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 6,697]

Just now, Crazy Cat said:

 

The VJ reported average difference is 24 days.

 

 

 

 

Agreed, this is a negligible difference, compared to overall benefit of going CR-1. Plus every case is unique.

 

I'd go K-1 route if I-129F took 6 months and AOS another 6-8. But we know I-129F + K-1 will take much much longer nowadays.

[SneakyPete 75]

VJ data is based to the best of my knowledge on user self reports that tend be rather error prone. Heck, many folks are still confused between TSC and CSC. Also, that timeline also has Embassy time, and I really not sure how  accurate it is.  I-129F approvals from USCIS data.

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

6 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

VJ data is based to the best of my knowledge on user self reports that tend be rather error prone.

VJ data is calculated using information entered into member timelines. Error prone only if users enter the wrong dates...which I would find odd.  However, sample size could come into play one way or another.   I guess VJ timelines based on consulate might be helpful.   Maybe I should ask Capt Ewok which dates he uses for the overall average calculations. 

Edited March 31 by Crazy Cat

[OldUser 6,697]

3 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

VJ data is based to the best of my knowledge on user self reports that tend be rather error prone. Heck, many folks are still confused between TSC and CSC. Also, that timeline also has Embassy time, and I really not sure how  accurate it is.  I-129F approvals from USCIS data.

What about I-130 for the same time period?

[SneakyPete 75]

3 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

VJ data is calculated using information entered into member timelines. Error prone only if users enter the wrong dates...which I would find odd.  However, sample size could come into play one way or another. 

What bring VJ data app is increase in Embassy waiting times. I know several Embassies are stopping their immigrant visa operations, like Amsterdam one for example, so I am not sure how some Embassy becoming slower contribute to overall time.

Embassy time increasing according to VJ. 

USCIS times going down. Currently USCIS approving OCT 2023 I-129F petitions. 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

10 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

Also, that timeline also has Embassy time, and I really not sure how  accurate it is.

Filing date and date of interview is all is needed to calculate overall processing time. 

[SneakyPete 75]

10 minutes ago, OldUser said:

What about I-130 for the same time period?

This is a lot harder to figure out as I-130 is not a single purpose petition. You also have people trying to do some back door shenanigans by following up I-130 with I-129F for K-3 (????) If you know a good way to isolate I-130 specifically for CR-1/IR-1 it would be good to look at. 

[Crazy Cat 41,886]

22 minutes ago, SneakyPete said:

You also have people trying to do some back door shenanigans by following up I-130 with I-129F for K-3 (????)

I think those are a very, very small fraction of I-130s as a whole as I don't think that technique works as well for shortening the I-130 processing times as it once did.  But, for those who are successful at that technique, it makes the CR-1 even faster than the average....by months.

 

[Boiler 45,525]

It is a no brainer for most people, there are some unusual situations where the K1 is the obvious route but they are few and far between.

[PokuPoku 24]

10 hours ago, Boiler said:

Seems not

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[SalishSea 17,835]

8 hours ago, SneakyPete said:

VJ data is based to the best of my knowledge on user self reports that tend be rather error prone. Heck, many folks are still confused between TSC and CSC. Also, that timeline also has Embassy time, and I really not sure how  accurate it is.  I-129F approvals from USCIS data.

USCIS petition approval time was also linked above, with a net difference of half a month.  There is no measurable difference currently.

[OldUser 6,697]

13 minutes ago, SalishSea said:

USCIS petition approval time was also linked above, with a net difference of half a month.  There is no measurable difference currently.

Even though I-129F vs I-130 is not apple to apple comparison, one would think immediate relative of US citizen would be the fastest of the bunch and the rest of the cases "weight it down" to be 14 months overall for category.