Old discussion K-3 & Cr-1

[michael_nc 0]

What to do...any suggestions?

Originally filed for K-3, but I-130 was approved first. Decided to pursue the CR-1 Visa. I used James' Shortcuts for submitting all documents for CR-1 to NVC.

My I-130 (CR-1 Visa) is at NVC..Final document (DS-230) has been received by NVC and is currently under review.

Now my I-129F was finally approved (K-3)and has already arrived at Embassy in Manila. Today I got a notice of our interview date (Nov 8, 2007) for the K-3.

I've talked to someone at the Embassy and didn't get any answers. The Embassy sets the date for K-3 and NVC would set the interview date for the CR-1. They also told me there were no available interview slots for October and November. But 2 days later I got my interview date.

I want to know if I can somehow change my interview to a CR-1 and what steps I'd need to go thru or who to call? Since my interview date is already set for the K-3, can I change it to a CR-1 or will I have to wait until the NVC sets another interview date, once the I-130 is approved?

Anyone out there that has had this happen?

[CherylandMike 0]

From reading others' experiences with this, I think you'll have to wait until the Manila Embassy has the I-130 file in their hands. Once they have received the file, you can call and ask to have the CR1, instead of the K-3, interview on Nov 8. Even if you're told "no" on the phone, you still have a chance by asking on the day of the interview. I would ask everyone I encountered. Good luck!

Mike

[michael_nc 0]

From reading others' experiences with this, I think you'll have to wait until the Manila Embassy has the I-130 file in their hands. Once they have received the file, you can call and ask to have the CR1, instead of the K-3, interview on Nov 8. Even if you're told "no" on the phone, you still have a chance by asking on the day of the interview. I would ask everyone I encountered. Good luck!

Mike

I just called the Department of State and was told this..."if my I-130/CR-1 petition gets to Manila before my K-3 interview date, they would "automatically" change my interview to a CR-1 Interview"....Soooooooo as usual, I gotta wait, hope and pray that NVC approves my DS-230 and sends it to the embassy before November 8. And also...hahahahaha, I hope that lady at the DOS told me correctly...Anywaysssssssss....I wish I was in Boracay in a hammock...with my Honey....*sigh*....I am sooooooooooo close.....Geeeeeeeeeeez....29 more days

[RandyandRina 2]

Congrats! Happy for you!

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Edited October 10, 2007 by RandyandRina

[pushbrk 13,067]

From reading others' experiences with this, I think you'll have to wait until the Manila Embassy has the I-130 file in their hands. Once they have received the file, you can call and ask to have the CR1, instead of the K-3, interview on Nov 8. Even if you're told "no" on the phone, you still have a chance by asking on the day of the interview. I would ask everyone I encountered. Good luck!

Mike

I just called the Department of State and was told this..."if my I-130/CR-1 petition gets to Manila before my K-3 interview date, they would "automatically" change my interview to a CR-1 Interview"....Soooooooo as usual, I gotta wait, hope and pray that NVC approves my DS-230 and sends it to the embassy before November 8. And also...hahahahaha, I hope that lady at the DOS told me correctly...Anywaysssssssss....I wish I was in Boracay in a hammock...with my Honey....*sigh*....I am sooooooooooo close.....Geeeeeeeeeeez....29 more days

She told you correctly, but I wouldn't take the "automatically" quite literally. I would keep tracking the status of your I-130. When it clears NVC, start calling DOS to see if it is logged in at the Consulate. If logged in even a day before your interview, you can request the CR1 visa be issued but you'll have to be prepared with any of additional requirements like vaccinations, etc.

Consulates are forbidden by law to issue K3 visas when an immigrant visa is immediately available. In this context, Consulates are instructed that the immigrant visa is deemed immediately available, if the case file is on station at the Consulate.