Hi there,
I got approved for both the I-130 and the I-129. Can I send in the I-864 for the CR-1 and then when (or do I get) a package 3 for the K-3 visa and then send that off. Then I can just go with the one that gets me the interview soon. Thanks guys.

YES and NO

Yes you can file I-130 and I-129F together but this results in the K-3 ONLY, USCIS holds the approved I-130 petition and lets only the I-129F go on to NVC and interview, they do this to save NVC and Consulate extra work for the CR-1 only to have to send it back to the US for adjustment of status from the K-3

So, No you cannot see which will interview first, it is either K-3 or CR-1 running their course through the system not both.

Decide before filing pursue K-3 OR CR-1, personally I recommend the CR-1 it results in a green-card, K-3 requires adjustment of status ($1010) and cannot work until getting the green-card or EAD-card. EAD can take 90 days to get.

http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/PN_i-129f.pdf

Compare the VJ timelines for Canada CR-1 and K-3, if CR-1 takes a bit longer to get, then go for the CR-1, it saves you the pain in the ash called AOS.

And sometimes they just go ahead and process the CR1 as well - see:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1369025 and

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;#entry1416785

But the point is, this doesn't always happen, so if you file a K3 expect that you will get a K3.

Good luck.

I would recommend CR-1 also....

Thank you for your relies.

Ditto - go for CR1. Much better "deal"