making the switch from k3 to cr1

[doodlebugg 10]

Does a guide exist on how to switch your visa app from a k3 to a cr1? I have my noa2 for the I130 but I believe it just sits in Vermont until I do something since the I129F is the one that went to NVC. I tried looking in the guides and searching but I couldn't find anything.

Thanks!

[HLM 1]

how come no one answered this question!!! i need it!!!!

[j.debonis 0]

Does a guide exist on how to switch your visa app from a k3 to a cr1? I have my noa2 for the I130 but I believe it just sits in Vermont until I do something since the I129F is the one that went to NVC. I tried looking in the guides and searching but I couldn't find anything.

Thanks!

I've been camping out a lot here at vj and I recall reading something about canceling your K-3 (I-129f) in the IR/CR forum. You may wish to thumb through the 300 or so pages. If my memory is correct, I believe the post that I read said that you had to file a specific form to stop the K3. I'm not sure what form that is or even if I am correct...i'm going off memory...and I've taken in a lot of info the last month.

Just curious, did you receive your NOA2 for your I-129f? I think if the I-130 made it out of USCIS, then it should not be held up at NVC. I think USCIS is the only entity that holds the I-130 (waiting for you to file for adjustment of status for your spouse who has arrived on a K3 visa). But that doesn't apply since your I-130 made it through. I think you'd only need to fill out the form I mentioned above and send it to USCIS if and only if USCIS was sitting on your I-130.

Again, this is all info I am recalling from various posts.... I have no direct knowledge or experience. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck,

James

[LadyJane 1]

I believe the form is the I-824, that forces the USCIS to send the I-130 to the NVC. I don't know if that will cancel your K visa petition and I'm not sure if that will be the only thing you'll need to do. I'd recommend an info pass appointment and ask the USCIS directly.

[LadyJane 1]

BTW: I think things changed- now it doesn't matter now what form made it through the USCIS first. If a I-129f has been filed, the USCIS won't send along the I-130 to the NVC until the I-129f is completed. So it appears that the loophole of doing both a I-129f and an I-130 to see which track (K3 or CR1) will get done faster is closed. Can anyone else comment on this?

[MOLEN 0]

BTW: I think things changed- now it doesn't matter now what form made it through the USCIS first. If a I-129f has been filed, the USCIS won't send along the I-130 to the NVC until the I-129f is completed. So it appears that the loophole of doing both a I-129f and an I-130 to see which track (K3 or CR1) will get done faster is closed. Can anyone else comment on this?

Both I-129F and I-130 cases made it through NVC. Our I-130 approve a day before our I-129F (see my signature). Now were planning to ignore K3 interview, because we decided to stick with CR1. I already paid AOS and and DS3032 been accepted.....I don't believe when people are saying they're goin' to hold your I-130 coz' you filed I-129F...base upon my experience ours made it through NVC. Maybe that rules is obsolete, I don't know, don't count my word. I only speaking base upon my experience....... I am no immigration expert. I said ........if your I-130 approve 4 or 5 months and didn't make to NVC. Then it's time to use that I-824. it doesn't stop your K3 but your I-130 will move.