Why K-3s take longer than K-1s?

[symbiosis 0]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

[payxibka 10,044]

If you can find an answer this question then you are smarter than most.

[YuAndDan 153]

You are first applying for a CR-1 or IR-1 visa by filing I-130, and have to wait for them to send receipt letter for it, this adds some processing time.

[*JG* 2]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

Edited June 24, 2008 by Jomo's girl

[payxibka 10,044]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For an I-129F petition for Alien Fiance(e), the USCIS is not concerned with the sincerity of the relationship or anything more than a statement on a piece of paper regarding intent.

[*JG* 2]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For an I-129F petition for Alien Fiance(e), the USCIS is not concerned with the sincerity of the relationship or anything more than a statement on a piece of paper regarding intent.

Perhaps not; but the embassy sure did a full rectal on us!!!!!!

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

I disagree with this statement, to marry someone and know that you will be leaving them to go back home is the hardest thing any husband or wife has to do. Now anyone can get married in any county including the USA without much hassle, but to get married and know you are not going to be together for a period of time, does take a strong person to get thru it.

Be Bless

Roxcie

[john & jean 37]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For an I-129F petition for Alien Fiance(e), the USCIS is not concerned with the sincerity of the relationship or anything more than a statement on a piece of paper regarding intent.

APPARENTLY YOU WERE NOT MARRIED IN THE PHILIPPINES. THERE IT REQUIRES PARENTAL CONSENT UNTIL AGE TWENTY FOUR. THEN YOU MUSTGO TO THE EMBASSY FOR THE AFFADAVITE OF CAPICITY TO MARRY. THEN YOU MUST TAKE AND RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE THAT YOU HAVE TAKEN A TWELVE HOUR MARRIAGE SEMINAR FROM AN ACCREDITED INSTRUCTOR. THEN YOU CAN PURCHASE THE MARRIAGE LISCENSE. AFTER FILLING OUT THE MARRIAGE LISCENSE IT MUST BE POSTED IN PUBLIC AT THE MUNICIPALITY WHERE THE WEDDING WILL BE HELD FOR TEN BUSINESS DAYS!!

THEN YOU CAN HAVE THE WEDDING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Saddle Bronc 124]

Because the idea behind the K-3 was itself a chopf#ck combination of temp-to-perm visa.

[payxibka 10,044]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For an I-129F petition for Alien Fiance(e), the USCIS is not concerned with the sincerity of the relationship or anything more than a statement on a piece of paper regarding intent.

Perhaps not; but the embassy sure did a full rectal on us!!!!!!

Yes, full rectal is the responsibility of the consulate not the USCIS

[*JG* 2]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

I disagree with this statement, to marry someone and know that you will be leaving them to go back home is the hardest thing any husband or wife has to do. Now anyone can get married in any county including the USA without much hassle, but to get married and know you are not going to be together for a period of time, does take a strong person to get thru it.

Be Bless

Roxcie

You are missing the point Roxcie. Marrying someone for visa fraud can be done just as easily as visa fraud with a K-1. That's what I am saying.

And, I'm sorry;but I left my fiance all the time......you think that was easy? You think it was any easier then leaving a spouse? I think now. Same feelings without the piece of paper.

Edited June 24, 2008 by Jomo's girl

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

I disagree with this statement, to marry someone and know that you will be leaving them to go back home is the hardest thing any husband or wife has to do. Now anyone can get married in any county including the USA without much hassle, but to get married and know you are not going to be together for a period of time, does take a strong person to get thru it.

Be Bless

Roxcie

You are missing the point Roxcie. Marrying someone for visa fraud can be done just as easily as visa fraud with a K-1. That's what I am saying.

OH, Okay, I concur.

Be Bless

Roxcie

[nunyab 0]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For us getting married in morocco was really difficult... so much so the American Embassy said if we were to get married to come back and let them know how cause to date they only knew very few couples to be succesfull. I had a 1.5 hour police questioning... three different judges. 2 imaams and finally 3 weeks later it happend Alihamdoliliah. Anyone of those steps could've stopped the process. We had to know a judge to get in to another judges office and we had to know a police officer to get in to see them.... not an easy task at least for us.

[pushbrk 12,201]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For us getting married in morocco was really difficult... so much so the American Embassy said if we were to get married to come back and let them know how cause to date they only knew very few couples to be succesfull. I had a 1.5 hour police questioning... three different judges. 2 imaams and finally 3 weeks later it happend Alihamdoliliah. Anyone of those steps could've stopped the process. We had to know a judge to get in to another judges office and we had to know a police officer to get in to see them.... not an easy task at least for us.

Right, and fraudulent marriages go through the same hoops. Bona fides are about relationships not certificates.

[nunyab 0]

I just applied for a K-1, but I am curious as to why K-3 applications appear to take so much longer (not to say K-1 process isn't long enough!) ...?

Presumably one of the great hurdles to get over for a K-1 is the sincerity of relationship, intent to marry, etc. etc. With a K-3, that's pretty much taken care of ... so why the extra hassle from USCIS?

I disagree with your second sentence. Sincerity and intent is not a given just because someone marries. It might appear that way to those going through the process. But, let's be honest.....marrying someone in a foreign country is pretty easy.

Otherwise, I agree with what was posted.....there just seem to be some extra steps depending on what you file.

For us getting married in morocco was really difficult... so much so the American Embassy said if we were to get married to come back and let them know how cause to date they only knew very few couples to be succesfull. I had a 1.5 hour police questioning... three different judges. 2 imaams and finally 3 weeks later it happend Alihamdoliliah. Anyone of those steps could've stopped the process. We had to know a judge to get in to another judges office and we had to know a police officer to get in to see them.... not an easy task at least for us.

Right, and fraudulent marriages go through the same hoops. Bona fides are about relationships not certificates.

I agree.. even their country required me to show evidance of support, proof of relationship and I had to have a medical... sound familiar? And that was to marry.