K-3 Visa: I-129F Sent to Texas Service Center?

[Masa2000 0]

Hi everyone,
 

I recently applied for a K-3 visa, and the first step was filing the I-129F petition with the lockbox. From my research, it seems that all I-129F petitions should be processed at the California Service Center unless there are specific circumstances like Adam Walsh Act (AWA) flags or criminal backgrounds, which we absolutely do not have.
 

However, I just received my receipt, and it shows that my case is being processed at the Texas Service Center (SRC). I’m confused because I thought all K-3/I-129F cases went to California unless there were AWA-related issues.
 

Am I misunderstanding the K-3 and I-129F processing flow? Has anyone else experienced their case going to Texas instead of California or any of the other Service centers? If so, any idea why this happens?
 

It would be helpful to hear about your experiences—where your K-3 case ended up and the first three letters of your receipt (mine is – SRC – Texas Service Center).

Thanks so much for any insights!

[Boiler 45,993]

K1s go to California

 

K3s are administratively closed when the I 130 is approved 

[Masa2000 0]

Just now, Boiler said:

K1s go to California

 

K3s are administratively closed when the I 130 is approved 

Hi, yes i'm aware that the K3s get closed, that is also what im hoping for (to get a push on my I-130 and not get the actual K3 approved)

However, I thought they all end up in California as it technically is an I-129F (which should be handled by California? So i'm trying to see where others K3s ended up, and the timeline from submitting to approval/denial (approval of the I-130 and denial of the I-129F).

[Boiler 45,993]

I 130s are currently taking about 15 months or so.

[JeanneAdil 6,610]

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms/service-center-forms-processing

 

if u check that site ,  u will see any of the offices can receive I 129 petition when already married

[OldUser 7,400]

4 hours ago, Masa2000 said:

Hi, yes i'm aware that the K3s get closed, that is also what im hoping for (to get a push on my I-130 and not get the actual K3 approved)

However, I thought they all end up in California as it technically is an I-129F (which should be handled by California? So i'm trying to see where others K3s ended up, and the timeline from submitting to approval/denial (approval of the I-130 and denial of the I-129F).

Why would K-3 push I-130 approval? What's the rationale? I'd say don't waste your time and don't add more unnecessary work for USCIS which is already backlogged.

 

15-16 months is normal timeframe for I-130 as of day before yesterday.

[SalishSea 18,117]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

Why would K-3 push I-130 approval? What's the rationale? I'd say don't waste your time and don't add more unnecessary work for USCIS which is already backlogged.

 

15-16 months is normal timeframe for I-130 as of day before yesterday.

There was some evidence this one weird trick worked, but that was several years ago.  It no longer seems to have that effect.

 

OP, the K3 is likely to be paired with your I-130 and administratively closed.

[Unluckiest 0]

6 hours ago, Masa2000 said:

Hi everyone,
 

I recently applied for a K-3 visa, and the first step was filing the I-129F petition with the lockbox. From my research, it seems that all I-129F petitions should be processed at the California Service Center unless there are specific circumstances like Adam Walsh Act (AWA) flags or criminal backgrounds, which we absolutely do not have.
 

However, I just received my receipt, and it shows that my case is being processed at the Texas Service Center (SRC). I’m confused because I thought all K-3/I-129F cases went to California unless there were AWA-related issues.
 

Am I misunderstanding the K-3 and I-129F processing flow? Has anyone else experienced their case going to Texas instead of California or any of the other Service centers? If so, any idea why this happens?
 

It would be helpful to hear about your experiences—where your K-3 case ended up and the first three letters of your receipt (mine is – SRC – Texas Service Center).

Thanks so much for any insights!

You went from California to Texas Service center which is weird to see because knowing California timeline on visajourney.com as of today they are processing the fastest out of all servicing centers.  K3 will not help you in any way and it is better to just focus on i-130 which you filed already.