K-3/CR-1 flip on track so far

[SankuNiku 0]

For anyone who wants to know what was happening with the attempt to flip the K-3 interview with CR-1, here's an update.

I received e-mail reconfirmation that the CR-1 can be processed this Thursday, our scheduled K-3 date. I will be printing out this e-mail to give it to my wife for Thursday.

I also called the Mumbai Consulate on the phone and the person also confirmed that they received the file. She added that we need to bring both interview letters (K-3 and CR-1) and make sure to inform the desk about the CR-1 file being there as soon as my wife gets in.

So from now, all we focus on is the interview. Thanks for everyone's support.

Edited February 23, 2009 by SankuNiku

[BePatience 0]

For anyone who wants to know what was happening with the attempt to flip the K-3 interview with CR-1, here's an update.

I received e-mail reconfirmation that the CR-1 can be processed this Thursday, our scheduled K-3 date. I will be printing out this e-mail to give it to my wife for Thursday.

I also called the Mumbai Consulate on the phone and the person also confirmed that they received the file. She added that we need to bring both interview letters (K-3 and CR-1) and make sure to inform the desk about the CR-1 file being there as soon as my wife gets in.

So from now, all we focus on is the interview. Thanks for everyone's support.

Thanks! Best of luck!

[AC2213 0]

Congratulations!! I am happy to hear that it worked out.

[yash_ash 0]

I am so confused, should I email them about the flip or wait until the day of the interview. I see that SankuNiku was successful doing a flip but CJ Vasani was not, they strictly said no to him.

[SankuNiku 0]

Hi,

Responding to a couple of q's I've gotten about what I did to "flip" the interview.

Just to be clear, I have not truly "flipped" or "switched" anything. I apologize for carrying forward these words, but they're just so catchy. I think we're all just obsessed with flipping things! As far as I know, as of today, the K-3 interview is still officially on its scheduled date and the CR-1 date is on its scheduled date and it should remain so.

From my understanding, the Consulate is required to process the CR-1 visa on the K-3 interview date if they receive the CR-1 file prior to the K-3 appointment and if its requested by us on the day of the K-3 interview.

When you speak to the Consulate, you should approach them not as you trying to ask them to flip or switch the K-3 and CR-1 interview, but that you plan to appear for the K-3 interview but if the CR-1 file gets there before that, you asking them if a CR-1 can be issued or processed.

Though the end result is the same, the way the question is asked is very different. The first request makes it look like they need to go out of their way to accommodate us as they're not required to do it, which they probably not willing to do. How often are you willing to go out of your way for a stranger on your job? The second request does not require them to go out of their way at all and is in fact more of a requirement of them which is why they're more receptive to it.

It's working out for me yes, but I'm in no position to guarantee that what I said will work. I hope you understand that I can't be more specific in what I asked them. But I feel I've given enough so that all of you can find in your own words a way to convey the message.

I hope this helps and I hope we all get through this together. The key is you need to get the CR-1 file out there asap and we need to speak in their language.

[queuedup 1]

Good Luck SankuNiku!!

[BePatience 0]

Hi,

Responding to a couple of q's I've gotten about what I did to "flip" the interview.

Just to be clear, I have not truly "flipped" or "switched" anything. I apologize for carrying forward these words, but they're just so catchy. I think we're all just obsessed with flipping things! As far as I know, as of today, the K-3 interview is still officially on its scheduled date and the CR-1 date is on its scheduled date and it should remain so.

From my understanding, the Consulate is required to process the CR-1 visa on the K-3 interview date if they receive the CR-1 file prior to the K-3 appointment and if its requested by us on the day of the K-3 interview.

When you speak to the Consulate, you should approach them not as you trying to ask them to flip or switch the K-3 and CR-1 interview, but that you plan to appear for the K-3 interview but if the CR-1 file gets there before that, you asking them if a CR-1 can be issued or processed.

Though the end result is the same, the way the question is asked is very different. The first request makes it look like they need to go out of their way to accommodate us as they're not required to do it, which they probably not willing to do. How often are you willing to go out of your way for a stranger on your job? The second request does not require them to go out of their way at all and is in fact more of a requirement of them which is why they're more receptive to it.

It's working out for me yes, but I'm in no position to guarantee that what I said will work. I hope you understand that I can't be more specific in what I asked them. But I feel I've given enough so that all of you can find in your own words a way to convey the message.

I hope this helps and I hope we all get through this together. The key is you need to get the CR-1 file out there asap and we need to speak in their language.

Sanket,

Thanks for the update man! This does helps people like me whos planing to do the same as you did. Best of luck for your wife's interview.

[yash_ash 0]

I emailed Mumbai Consulate regarding CR1 processing at the time of K-3 interview and they responded saying we will process your CR-1 petition since we already received it so ignore K-3 petition and keep your March 5th appointment.

[BePatience 0]

I emailed Mumbai Consulate regarding CR1 processing at the time of K-3 interview and they responded saying we will process your CR-1 petition since we already received it so ignore K-3 petition and keep your March 5th appointment.

Great man! Cant wait to hear good news from you. Also, one question your wife only submited copy of biographic page of passport, copy of interview letter, and courier fee at VFS right? what about photos?

Thanks!

[yash_ash 0]

yes, she told them that she will take rest of the stuff with her on the day of the interview, but I advise to take everything incase if they ask she can submit it.

[BePatience 0]

yes, she told them that she will take rest of the stuff with her on the day of the interview, but I advise to take everything incase if they ask she can submit it.

Yash_ash,

I am planning to use k3 interview date for cr1, just like you guys did. So, should I send all the required documents for k3 to my wife she is only missing I-134? Also, Is it ok to e-mail her the copy of I-134? any suggestion? She already has all the cr1 documents.

Thanks for your input!

[SankuNiku 0]

Hey everyone. Wanted to let u know that wifes visa was approved. Importantly, that the cr-1 was processed on our k-3 date so the "flip" was a complete success. Wife's cr1 was approved, i wish the best for waithatter, siyaram, yash_ash and any other looking to get cr1 processed.on their k3 date. Will provide more details on wofes interview experience in comimg days.

Regards,

Sanket

[yash_ash 0]

Congrats, Sanket!!!

[BePatience 0]

Hey everyone. Wanted to let u know that wifes visa was approved. Importantly, that the cr-1 was processed on our k-3 date so the "flip" was a complete success. Wife's cr1 was approved, i wish the best for waithatter, siyaram, yash_ash and any other looking to get cr1 processed.on their k3 date. Will provide more details on wofes interview experience in comimg days.

Regards,

Sanket

Wohoooo.....CONGRATULATIONS TO BOTH OF YOU!!!!!!

[robbyrob 2]

Great news, glad the "flip" worked please fill us in on the interview when you have a moment. Were you present? Congrats again.

Hey everyone. Wanted to let u know that wifes visa was approved. Importantly, that the cr-1 was processed on our k-3 date so the "flip" was a complete success. Wife's cr1 was approved, i wish the best for waithatter, siyaram, yash_ash and any other looking to get cr1 processed.on their k3 date. Will provide more details on wofes interview experience in comimg days.

Regards,

Sanket