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Update: An inquiry for the K-3 visa was submitted yesterday, and the USCIS agent advised waiting 30-60 days for a response. Unfortunately, I-130 processing times have now increased to 17 months, plus an additional year-long wait for an interview in my husband's country.

Contact the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic Directly – try calling or emailing the embassy's visa section directly, rather than just the support team. Escalate the Issue – Ask to speak with a supervisor or a higher-level officer at the consular section to see if they can resolve the issue more quickly. Submit a Case Inquiry to the Department of State – You can use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Inquiry Form or contact the National Visa Center (NVC) if the issue is related to your case status. Reach Out to Your U.S. Senator or Congressperson – They can often intervene with USCIS or the embassy on your behalf. Try a Different Browser or Device – If the issue is technical, switching browsers, clearing cache, or using a different device might help.

It's back again, for some reason it wasn't showing yesterday. Thanks for your replies.

Has anyone else noticed that the Ask Emma button is missing, or is it just me?

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the interview process for IR1/CR1 visas in Madrid, Spain. My husband plans to study in Spain for a year, and we're currently waiting for our I-130 approval from USCIS, which we expect in the next few months. We're wondering what is the current wait time is for a CR1/IR1 interview in Madrid, Spain? Thank you for your help!

Thanks! Is there any way to know how long the US embassy in Madrid, Spain is taking for interviews once you are documentary qualified I-130? I have been looking for the information online, but, I can't find it.

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the interview process for IR1/CR1 visas in Madrid, Spain. My husband plans to study in Spain for a year, and we're currently waiting for our I-130 approval from USCIS, which we expect in the next few months. We're wondering if it's possible to transfer the case to the U.S. embassy in Madrid once USCIS approves it, and what the current wait time is for a CR1/IR1 interview there. Thank you for your help!

Hey, We tried to reach out to USCIS regarding the K3, but they said that we have to wait until April to submit an inquiry. Another person with concurrent filling, I130 and K3, sent an inquiry and got the approval for I130 in less than 16.5 months in California SC, that case happened last month.

Thanks!! I just saw it:

Hello VJ members, I hope you are all doing great!! I am a U.S. citizen and submitted an I-130 petition for my husband on March 26, 2024, followed by a K-3 visa request on April 5, 2024. Recently, I noticed that processing times for the I-130 have increased to 16 months, with no apparent efforts to reduce them. Additionally, processing times for K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visas are averaging about 8.5 months, and we have already been waiting for approximately 9 months. I was wondering if it would be possible to submit an inquiry regarding the K-3 visa. While I understand the K-3 visa process is rarely utilized, my intention is to draw attention to our case. Although we are not in an urgent situation, waiting 16 months for the I-130 processing, followed by an additional year in our home country to secure an appointment, feels unreasonable. Again, I know K3 is dead... Thanks in advance, Regards, Renzo C.

I130 and k3 yes

Hello VJ, I hope you're doing well. My partner and I recently submitted our I-130 online on March 26th, 2024, with our service center being in California. Recently, my partner received an email from USCIS indicating that they have taken action on our case. However, upon checking the status, documents, and progress bars, we noticed that nothing has changed. Additionally, we submitted the K3 application one week later after our I-130 application but have not received any updates on that front yet. Interestingly, in a WhatsApp group that we are part of, some individuals who filed their I-130 between March 25th and 27th, 2024, have reported receiving the same email. Regards,

Thanks.

So, essentially, submit it as it is, but make sure to keep a copy in case any situations arise.

Also employment history shows the same issue:

Good morning VJ, I hope this message finds you well. We encountered an issue when preparing to submit the I-130 online. My partner noticed that some dates were missing from the "Draft snapshot." For instance, we completed his address history for the past five years, as shown in the image below: However, when we review the "Draft Snapshot," the dates do not appear as filled out on the I-130 form: Is that a normal thing? Is it ok to just submit? Regards,

Discovered some helpful videos, but they won't consider reviewing the petition unless they handle the entire case.

We reached out to several offices, and they provided the same information.

Thanks

Dear VJ Forum Members, I hope this message finds you all in good spirits. I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you for your invaluable support and assistance throughout our I-130 journey. Your insights, advice, and shared experiences have been immensely helpful, and I am truly grateful for the sense of community and camaraderie we have here. As we move forward in this process, I find myself in need of some professional guidance. I am currently seeking recommendations for a lawyer who is experienced in immigration matters and can offer their services to review our I-130 petition before we submit it. If any of you have had positive experiences with such legal professionals or have any recommendations, I would greatly appreciate your input. Once again, thank you all for your continued support and assistance. Together, we can navigate this journey with confidence and resilience. Warm regards, Reynaldo & Renzo

Good morning, Firstly, I want to express my gratitude to all of you for your assistance. My partner discovered another page in his file, a document titled "Complaint Arrest/Affidavit." On the back of the document, there is a seal, as shown in the image below, which reads: "Nolle Prosequi." He also came across a copy of his N400 form and how the lawyer completed this section. I assume we need to fill out the I129-F in the same manner. Thanks again.

Records are for the USC. Beneficiary has never been arrested. I-130 is not yet submitted and is expected to be submitted before April 1st.

Alright. I suppose, given that the K3 will likely be denied. Therefore, should he simply indicate "Yes" for question 4.a, offer a brief explanation of what the situation was, and submit the aforementioned documents? Regards,

There are two additional documents with extensive handwritten notes; he believes they are the police report, although the writing on the documents is difficult to decipher. These papers describe the situation as it was at that time. He had a lawyer.

So essentially, he has to request the sentencing and minutes/disposition from the Miami Dade Court and attach a copy of the "No Record sheet" along with all the documents mentioned above? Thanks again.