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[pushbrk 13,611]

Thank you rinandjohn for the response, I actually think most of my questions have been answered now, and I am so much clearer on the whole process. I wil definitely not be staying after the wedding then!! Which actually works out better as I need to save money. Just 2 more questions, I can't seem to able to find a clear average time it takes for the 1-129F to be fully approved so you can move over, I'm sure it differs between different countries but will we be waiting a long time or are we talking 4-6 months from when we file in September? And also, so if we ignored the I-129F/K-3 visa route after I-130 is approved, would it be ok to stay over for 90 days at a time under the VWP? As then, the CR-1 route could complete quicker... What would you guys do?

Based on what you've described, I'd just file the I-130 and get the immigrant visa. That way you'll be work authorized when you arrive. Visiting between filing and visa in hand is always a ####### shoot.

I'd advise you to stop calling USCIS and study the guides here. We don't call it the "misinformation line" for nothing. This is serious business.

[guinness1969 0]

My husband is from the UK. We married in Aug. and filed I-130 then I-129F. We were approved for both March 10th.

Andy got his packet3 in April and everything was recieved and processed by the Embassy in London June 3. We are still waiting for packet 4 which is the interview letter.

When they say it can take up to a year they aren't kidding!

If you scroll down to General discussions area there is a sub-forum for the UK. I stay there and see where others are to get an idea of when this all will be over.

Hope this helps.

[LaL 418]

Thank you rinandjohn for the response, I actually think most of my questions have been answered now, and I am so much clearer on the whole process. I wil definitely not be staying after the wedding then!! Which actually works out better as I need to save money. Just 2 more questions, I can't seem to able to find a clear average time it takes for the 1-129F to be fully approved so you can move over, I'm sure it differs between different countries but will we be waiting a long time or are we talking 4-6 months from when we file in September? And also, so if we ignored the I-129F/K-3 visa route after I-130 is approved, would it be ok to stay over for 90 days at a time under the VWP? As then, the CR-1 route could complete quicker... What would you guys do?

Based on what you've described, I'd just file the I-130 and get the immigrant visa. That way you'll be work authorized when you arrive. Visiting between filing and visa in hand is always a ####### shoot.

I'd advise you to stop calling USCIS and study the guides here. We don't call it the "misinformation line" for nothing. This is serious business.

Agreed. If the priority is to be able to work freely when you step of the plane - the CR1 visa is a great option. One good thing in my opinion about getting the process "wrapped up" overseas is - you still live your "normal life" while the paperwork is processed. The alternative (K1/K3) is moving to the US with partial paperwork completed (ie: you must file for AOS) although it might be faster.

It all depends on what your priorities are.