Bear with me...I'm going to give as many details as possible so that I get everyone's best answers.

Me...USC...living in CA
My perfect hubby...UKC...living in London...of Barbadian descent...his parents own a home there.

We were married in CA on Feb 15, 2006. Filed the I-130 and the 129F. But this wait is killing us.

We could meet at his parents in Barbados and get married again there...his family is practically demanding it anyway. Then do the whole DCF thing. I have read that they are one of the friendliest DCF locations and that residency requirements aren't too tough.

My question is...can we do this and abandon the CR1/K3?

I have emailed the consulate to confirm their residency requirements...make sure we can met those before we abandon the K3.

Make sure you give the Consulate all of the information when asking if they will take your case---do not limit it to the residency requirements.

Let us know what they tell you; the answer to your question can only come from Barbados.

Thank you for your response. I was asking here if there is a way to stop one process in favor of the other. Do you know if such a thing exists?

I can say that other members have changed course successfully.....one in particular was processing a K-1 and because of stuff ups with their petition getting lost in the abyss for some time they decided to DCF. Their original K-1 petition was within their file at the interview. All the best in finding out if you are going to be able to do DCF in Barbados.......As meauxna suggested, dont limit your questions to residency requirements. Good luck.

Lorelle

terri o'neale,

You can write to the Service Center that is processing your petition or application and withdraw it.

Yodrak

Note that, regardless of what petitions you do or don't file, you only get one legally binding marriage, unless you pull a Liz Taylor/Richard Burton thing and divorce and re-marry the same person.

You've had your legally binding marriage on Feb 15, 2006. You can have a reception, renewal of vows, party, or anything else you want in Barbados, and it might even look just like a real wedding, but it has no legal significance. It's also not necessary for the immigration process. I only say this to remind you to fill out all your paperwork with consistent dates and facts. Inconsistencies will at least raise questions and suspicious, and may delay things significantly.

Thanks for the advice. But we were doing the Barbados thing for his family anyway. And so far the embassy there has been super great. I'll keep you updated.