I-130 Approved What is next?

[bradb7665 0]

Hello,

I just have gotten notice that our application has been approved. Praise The Lord! I guess the next step is the National Visa center. More forms and Money. We still have an I-129F pending for the K3 Visa. Should I keep it alive or should I withdraw it.

thanks

Brad

[djturbo 0]

Congrats to you and you spouse, WELCOME to the NVC!

[Mononoke28 134]

The I-130 will probably be forwarded to the NVC and they'll start the CR1/IR1 visa process which you can choose to follow. Or they may hold the I-130 until the I-129F is approved before sending them both to the NVC for the K3 visa. It's just a matter of waiting to see what they do with your petitions.

In my opinion, it's best if they only process your I-130 for the CR1/IR1 visa because that way you will only have to deal with the embassy and forget about AOS when your spouse gets here. It only takes an extra month or so of processing vs. the K3 visa.

Diana

[rjp44 1]

The I-130 will probably be forwarded to the NVC and they'll start the CR1/IR1 visa process which you can choose to follow. Or they may hold the I-130 until the I-129F is approved before sending them both to the NVC for the K3 visa. It's just a matter of waiting to see what they do with your petitions.

In my opinion, it's best if they only process your I-130 for the CR1/IR1 visa because that way you will only have to deal with the embassy and forget about AOS when your spouse gets here. It only takes an extra month or so of processing vs. the K3 visa.

Diana

The CR-1 visa costs less too, it's around $550 for the Removal of Conditions 2 yrs from now, versus $1010 for Adjustment of Status that will be due before interview.

[Amy B. 0]

congratulations!!!