CR-1/K-3 Process questions

[michael_nc 0]

It would be nice if there's someone who has dealt with the embassy in the Philippines, since that's what I'll be doing. I have 2 horses in a race, a K-3 & a CR-1. Now that the I-130 has been approved and progressed like it has, plus the advantage of a CR-1 (saving $,1010.00 feee for AOS with the K-3) I want to pursue the CR-1...I already have established a pretty good timeline for the NVC/CR-1 process too..Just not sure what's going to happen now that the I-129F(K-3) has been approved.

Anyways...

Originally applied for a K-3...I-130 is already approved and at NVC. Case number has been assigned. AOS Fee Bill & DS-3032 has been generated by NVC and in the mail to me. Per James' shortcuts, I've already sent both forms back in...just waiting for them to be processed. Yesterday my I-129F was approved by the CSC. I think it takes 2-3 weeks for it to get to the NVC. Below are my questions:

How long does the I-129F stay at NVC, before being sent to the Embassy?

What will happen if the I-129F gets there first before the I-130?

Would the K-3 interview come first before a CR-1?

Can I request a CR-1 interview, since that's what I really want now?

Is there a procedure to make this change?

Can I call the embassy, once I know it's there and make the change on the phone?

Is there a fee to change to CR-1?...shouldn't be since I've already paid the applicable fees.

Would I have to abandon the K-3 process?

Sorry if these questions sound stupid..just questions in my head..

I appreciate any responses

[Jimmy and Angela 0]

i want to know the same things

[Mononoke28 135]

I believe you will have to file an I-824 to have the NVC complete the I-130 for the CR1 visa instead of the K3 since both petitions are now there. It has a cost and there is a waiting period for them to process it. Someone else please correct me on this one.

I do know for sure that the process at the NVC for the CR1 takes at least 3 months and that's even with using James' shortcuts, so you still have about 2 months or so and you're paperwork will most likely be at the embassy for a K3 by then.

Diana

[YuAndDan 153]

You may want to read this post: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...c=84254&hl= (in this case they scheduled both CR-1 and K-3 interviews (K-3 after the CR-1)) If you get the K-3 first, you can either interview for the K-3, then just wait for the CR-1 interview and interview for the CR-1, or you can contact the embassy and point out the 2 cases, and that you wish to do just the CR-1.

If the CR-1 reaches the embassy first of just after K-3 reaches them most embassies tend to discard the K-3 in favor of the CR-1.

[michael_nc 0]

I believe you will have to file an I-824 to have the NVC complete the I-130 for the CR1 visa instead of the K3 since both petitions are now there. It has a cost and there is a waiting period for them to process it. Someone else please correct me on this one.

I do know for sure that the process at the NVC for the CR1 takes at least 3 months and that's even with using James' shortcuts, so you still have about 2 months or so and you're paperwork will most likely be at the embassy for a K3 by then.

Diana

Thanks Mononoke28 for your response...

Yes, I know I still have to file the I-824, DS-230from my spouse, plus pay the IV Bill...I undertand the CR-1 process..Maybe someone else will chime in with more info. I thought I read somewhere about a fee...

Anywayssss, thanks you guys

[pushbrk 13,108]

It would be nice if there's someone who has dealt with the embassy in the Philippines, since that's what I'll be doing. I have 2 horses in a race, a K-3 & a CR-1. Now that the I-130 has been approved and progressed like it has, plus the advantage of a CR-1 (saving $,1010.00 feee for AOS with the K-3) I want to pursue the CR-1...I already have established a pretty good timeline for the NVC/CR-1 process too..Just not sure what's going to happen now that the I-129F(K-3) has been approved.

Anyways...

Originally applied for a K-3...I-130 is already approved and at NVC. Case number has been assigned. AOS Fee Bill & DS-3032 has been generated by NVC and in the mail to me. Per James' shortcuts, I've already sent both forms back in...just waiting for them to be processed. Yesterday my I-129F was approved by the CSC. I think it takes 2-3 weeks for it to get to the NVC. Below are my questions:

How long does the I-129F stay at NVC, before being sent to the Embassy?

What will happen if the I-129F gets there first before the I-130?

Would the K-3 interview come first before a CR-1?

Can I request a CR-1 interview, since that's what I really want now?

Is there a procedure to make this change?

Can I call the embassy, once I know it's there and make the change on the phone?

Is there a fee to change to CR-1?...shouldn't be since I've already paid the applicable fees.

Would I have to abandon the K-3 process?

Sorry if these questions sound stupid..just questions in my head..

I appreciate any responses

Let both horses run and help them both along the best you can. If the K3 interview is scheduled and the CR1 arrives before the interview, just ask for a CR1 interview on the K3 interview date. Notify the Consulate of this intention as soon as you see this circumstance has occured. If the CR1 stays in the lead then just move ahead with it.

If your K3 interview date occurs before your CR1 case arrives on station, you have a choice to make. Do you want the visa or wait another couple months? If you go with the K3 visa, you'll have the option to return to the PI for the CR1 interview or adjust status in the US.