New to Visa Journey

[ABENITEZ 0]

I am a new member of this community. I was married in November in Pakistan and filing for straight I-130 (not K3). I have loads of questions. First, is it true that the K3 is taking just as long if not longer than straight I-130? I am going through Vermont Service Center and I have received the first Notice of action last week. I'm reading all these forums and theres so many things I dont understand, like all immigration verbage. I'm very nervous and anxious for this all to be done with, but I see that it takes like a year to do this whole process? Any words of advice????

[brnidokiegurl 0]

RUN..........but seriously it is a slow process, so just be prepared for the wait, get things in a good order and be prepared well

[Aman 0]

Just stick around, you will understand everything soon enough, VSC is doing so much better than when we filled our case, I suggest that you go through the Natoanl Visasite, you will understand lots of terminologies that ways, also read THE LING LING shortcut......You will be good....Good luck for your journey

[ThaiStyleUSA 1]

Welcome to VJ and good luck. Sorry could not give you advice on the I-130 process...never had to do one.

[moonhunt 1]

If you are new to immigration process, you can visit "Guides" from top menu.

It has pretty good explantion for process and terms.

K3 and straight I-130...

K3 can save a month or two, or three...

But eventually you have to deal with USCIS again in the U.S.

So if you can bear with a couple of month more for separation, I think straight I-130 immigration visa course will be better.

But if you really want to see each other as soon as possible, K3 can save a month or two or three...

[merijan 0]

Welcome to Visa Journey. You can find all the information you will need here. What you cant find is a speedy visa process. It takes time for everyone. Especially those in middle east, Africa, and South Asia. Be patient and take each step one at a time. Dont overwhelm yourself , its not so hard of a process, yet it can get sticky if you make a mistake so take your time to read about each step. Asking questions will also help you along the way. Good luck.

[faryan 4]

Hi! Welcome to VJ! Like you, my husband and I filed for the "straight" I130. We did that after sulking for a couple of months after the wedding (coz we thought i can join/visit him in the US soon after that).. Spoke to lawyer and US embassy, and we finally decided to go thru the CR1 process (or straight I130 for spouse less than 2 years of marriage).. The wait has been long of course, but really, there's no time difference to K3 (unless u think a month or two saves and yet still not considered an immigration visa and u'd have to adjust when u arrive in US as worth it).. Anyways, we just found out that our process at NVC stage has just been completed, and it will soon make its way to the US embassy here.. soon, i hope!!!

Edited January 6, 2009 by faryan

[OBX 51]

I would agree with all of the others. CR-1 is the way to go.

Read all you can on VJ - you will find a wealth of information here in both the guides and from reading others' experiences. The support from members going through the same thing will help get you through the wait. Perhaps you might want to start a thread for those who filed when you did. Also check out the regional forums which are helpful in connecting you with others from your spouse's home area.

Good luck

[ao_cons 1]

Hey, we went for straight I-130 too. Less form and more straightforward. Plus fewer hassles once you do get to the US.

I suggest you read through the guides carefully just like everyone says. If you have the form package already, save it for last and gather all your documents first. Don't forget to make a copy of the whole thing just to be sure, so you have a copy in case something gets lost.

Later on you can read the NVC shortcut guide. I didn't know about it until recently. It can save you a lot of time, they say.

Good luck!

[Jasman0717 8]

Welcome to VJ

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

I am a new member of this community. I was married in November in Pakistan and filing for straight I-130 (not K3). I have loads of questions. First, is it true that the K3 is taking just as long if not longer than straight I-130? I am going through Vermont Service Center and I have received the first Notice of action last week. I'm reading all these forums and theres so many things I dont understand, like all immigration verbage. I'm very nervous and anxious for this all to be done with, but I see that it takes like a year to do this whole process? Any words of advice????

Welcome to VJourney!!!

I-130, it's the best way to go and saves lot of money when your wife in US. I have few friends working on K1, or K3. Once their girlfriend/wife is here. They have to deal with USCIS, or NVC again, and the cost getting a GC is about $1060.00

Good luck to you and Welcome.