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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: South Africa
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HI,

We are a bit confused. We got married in January and filled the I-130 with G-325 April 16. But only found out now that we could file the I-129F, and my husband could come over as an non immagrent. Would it help to file it now 2 months later? or should we just wait it out?

Thank You

Our Journey to Happiness

01-21-09 : Our 10month old son and I flew to South Africa

01-24-09 : Got married to my wonderful Husband

01-25-09 : Flew to Cape Town for Our Honeymoon

03-03-09 : Flew bact to the USA :(

USCIS

04-16-09 : Mailed I-130 & G-325 to Chicago

04-21-09 : Money order cashed

04-23-09 : Recieved NOA1

08-11-09 : Received Email "I-130 Approved"

NVC Offices

08-26-09 : NVC Received our case.

09-06-09 : Received NOA2

09-21-09 : Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

09-24-09 : Email DS-3032 to NVC Offices

09-29-09 : Receive IV Bill

09-30-09 : Posted I-864 Bill & IV Bill Money Orders off to St Louis.

10-02-09 : I-864 & IV Bill Delivered

10-16-09 : IV Bill Captured

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
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Just wait it out. It seems the I-129F has little benefit and could slow the progress of your petition down.

Sit tight, this process is about patience.

Good luck!

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1


NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC


Medical
May 4, 2009


Interview
May, 26, 2009


POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
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Just wait it out. It seems the I-129F has little benefit and could slow the progress of your petition down.

Sit tight, this process is about patience.

Good luck!

Correct, USCIS as eliminated the reason that the K-3 exits, LONG I-130 processing, USCIS has been tying the I-129F and I-130 together and approves them the same day.

The K-3 is no longer a relevant visa type, it was developed at a time when I-130 for spousal visa was taking a year or longer to process through USCIS, in this case the K-3 allowed entry to the USA to wait for I-130 approval, so that the couple can either adjust status or interview for the spousal visa, since USCIS has begun approving I-129F AND I-130 on the same date, this eliminates the whole reason for K-3 (Entry and waiting for I-130 approval).

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC and USCIS has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

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Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Colombia
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The I-130 alone will end up in a CR1 visa while if you file it with the I-129F it will end up with in a K3. In years past K3 visas were supposed to be faster than CR1s but that is no longer the case especially if you take the NVC shortcuts for the CR1.

Also, keep in mind that if your husband enters the US with a K3 visa, he will have to file for AOS which is an additional $1,010 and wait about 3-6 months for his work permit and about 6-12 months for his permanent residency. If he enters with a CR1 visa he will automatically get his permanent resident card in the mail as well as his SS number within weeks.

Diana

CR-1

02/05/07 - I-130 sent to NSC

05/03/07 - NOA2

05/10/07 - NVC receives petition, case # assigned

08/08/07 - Case Complete

09/27/07 - Interview, visa granted

10/02/07 - POE

11/16/07 - Received green card and Welcome to America letter in the mail

Removing Conditions

07/06/09 - I-751 sent to CSC

08/14/09 - Biometrics

09/27/09 - Approved

10/01/09 - Received 10 year green card

U.S. Citizenship

03/30/11 - N-400 sent via Priority Mail w/ delivery confirmation

05/12/11 - Biometrics

07/20/11 - Interview - passed

07/20/11 - Oath ceremony - same day as interview

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
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The I-130 alone will end up in a CR1 visa while if you file it with the I-129F it will end up with in a K3. In years past K3 visas were supposed to be faster than CR1s but that is no longer the case especially if you take the NVC shortcuts for the CR1.

Also, keep in mind that if your husband enters the US with a K3 visa, he will have to file for AOS which is an additional $1,010 and wait about 3-6 months for his work permit and about 6-12 months for his permanent residency. If he enters with a CR1 visa he will automatically get his permanent resident card in the mail as well as his SS number within weeks.

Diana

AND also be able to take a JOB, K-3 CANNOT without EAD or Green-card.

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

1428954228.1592.1755425389.png

CHIN0001_zps9c01d045.gifCHIN0100_zps02549215.gifTAIW0001_zps9a9075f1.gifVIET0001_zps0a49d4a7.gif

Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: South Africa
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Just wait it out. It seems the I-129F has little benefit and could slow the progress of your petition down.

Sit tight, this process is about patience.

Good luck!

Correct, USCIS as eliminated the reason that the K-3 exits, LONG I-130 processing, USCIS has been tying the I-129F and I-130 together and approves them the same day.

The K-3 is no longer a relevant visa type, it was developed at a time when I-130 for spousal visa was taking a year or longer to process through USCIS, in this case the K-3 allowed entry to the USA to wait for I-130 approval, so that the couple can either adjust status or interview for the spousal visa, since USCIS has begun approving I-129F AND I-130 on the same date, this eliminates the whole reason for K-3 (Entry and waiting for I-130 approval).

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC and USCIS has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

This is the best advice we have gotten sofar. And I see your point with the price difference. So our I-130 will turn into an CR-1 if I understand you correctly. Do you have an idee of how long its going to take? We are so scared of making an mistake. We have a 1yr old son together and we need my husband here with us. Thank you again.

Our Journey to Happiness

01-21-09 : Our 10month old son and I flew to South Africa

01-24-09 : Got married to my wonderful Husband

01-25-09 : Flew to Cape Town for Our Honeymoon

03-03-09 : Flew bact to the USA :(

USCIS

04-16-09 : Mailed I-130 & G-325 to Chicago

04-21-09 : Money order cashed

04-23-09 : Recieved NOA1

08-11-09 : Received Email "I-130 Approved"

NVC Offices

08-26-09 : NVC Received our case.

09-06-09 : Received NOA2

09-21-09 : Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

09-24-09 : Email DS-3032 to NVC Offices

09-29-09 : Receive IV Bill

09-30-09 : Posted I-864 Bill & IV Bill Money Orders off to St Louis.

10-02-09 : I-864 & IV Bill Delivered

10-16-09 : IV Bill Captured

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: South Africa
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The I-130 alone will end up in a CR1 visa while if you file it with the I-129F it will end up with in a K3. In years past K3 visas were supposed to be faster than CR1s but that is no longer the case especially if you take the NVC shortcuts for the CR1.

Also, keep in mind that if your husband enters the US with a K3 visa, he will have to file for AOS which is an additional $1,010 and wait about 3-6 months for his work permit and about 6-12 months for his permanent residency. If he enters with a CR1 visa he will automatically get his permanent resident card in the mail as well as his SS number within weeks.

Diana

AND also be able to take a JOB, K-3 CANNOT without EAD or Green-card.

Hi, please tell us more about the NVC short cuts. We have a beautiful 1yr old son who needs his father and I need my husband.

Thank You

Our Journey to Happiness

01-21-09 : Our 10month old son and I flew to South Africa

01-24-09 : Got married to my wonderful Husband

01-25-09 : Flew to Cape Town for Our Honeymoon

03-03-09 : Flew bact to the USA :(

USCIS

04-16-09 : Mailed I-130 & G-325 to Chicago

04-21-09 : Money order cashed

04-23-09 : Recieved NOA1

08-11-09 : Received Email "I-130 Approved"

NVC Offices

08-26-09 : NVC Received our case.

09-06-09 : Received NOA2

09-21-09 : Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill

09-24-09 : Email DS-3032 to NVC Offices

09-29-09 : Receive IV Bill

09-30-09 : Posted I-864 Bill & IV Bill Money Orders off to St Louis.

10-02-09 : I-864 & IV Bill Delivered

10-16-09 : IV Bill Captured

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: China
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The I-130 alone will end up in a CR1 visa while if you file it with the I-129F it will end up with in a K3. In years past K3 visas were supposed to be faster than CR1s but that is no longer the case especially if you take the NVC shortcuts for the CR1.

Also, keep in mind that if your husband enters the US with a K3 visa, he will have to file for AOS which is an additional $1,010 and wait about 3-6 months for his work permit and about 6-12 months for his permanent residency. If he enters with a CR1 visa he will automatically get his permanent resident card in the mail as well as his SS number within weeks.

Diana

AND also be able to take a JOB, K-3 CANNOT without EAD or Green-card.

Hi, please tell us more about the NVC short cuts. We have a beautiful 1yr old son who needs his father and I need my husband.

Thank You

After NOA2 for I-130 the packet goes to NVC.

Short cuts: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/...s%27s_Shortcuts

Note, NVC has started taking electronic payments, and also electronic filing of documents which can even sped things up at that stage.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/visa_4410.html

And yes, NOT filing an I-129F and simply letting the I-130 process WILL result in an IMMIGRANT CR-1 visa

OUR TIME LINE Please do a timeline it helps us all, thanks.

Is now a US Citizen immigration completed Jan 12, 2012.

1428954228.1592.1755425389.png

CHIN0001_zps9c01d045.gifCHIN0100_zps02549215.gifTAIW0001_zps9a9075f1.gifVIET0001_zps0a49d4a7.gif

Look here: A Candle for Love and China Family Visa Forums for Chinese/American relationship,

Visa issues, and lots of info about the Guangzhou and Hong Kong consulate.

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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HI,

We are a bit confused. We got married in January and filled the I-130 with G-325 April 16. But only found out now that we could file the I-129F, and my husband could come over as an non immagrent. Would it help to file it now 2 months later? or should we just wait it out?

Thank You

jjhanekim ! This guys are giving you a great adivice, don't waste you time filling out a I-129f since now this days is a joke! because is not giving you any real benefit. I did and believe me we are going CR-1 and it might take us probably 3 extra weeks but it is worth it!! and always listen for this two guys that gave you the advised since they are experts!!!!!!

Good luck,

Orlando

I-130

09/19/08 Mailed I-130

09/29/08 NOA1 Recieved

04/10/09 I-130 Approved

04/18/09 NOA2 Recieved

04/17/09 Case recieved by NVC

04/30/09 AOS Bill Recieved

04/30/09 DS-3032 Recieved

05/01/09 AOS Bill Paid

05/01/09 DS-3032 Email Sent

05/07/09 Sent I-864

05/11/09 Overnight DS-3032

05/13/09 Paid Bill IV "In Process"

05/14/09 Bill IV "Paid"

05/14/09 Overnight DS-230 Doc's

05/15/09 DS-230 recieved by NVC

05/22/09 Case on review

05/28/09 NVC requested original beneficiary divorse papers

05/29/09 Fedex RFE

06/05/09 RFE uploaded on NVC system (Finally)

06/15/09 Case Completed

06/26/09 File Left NVC

06/30/09 File arrived Embassy

07/21/09 Medical

07/22/09 CR-1 Interview Day

07/22/09 Visa Approved

xx/xx/xx Visa recieved

08/05/09 Finally home - End of Journey

09/14/09 Welcome letter and Green Card recieved

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