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K3 to CR1 is it a good thing?

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jenjohnny F   0

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Until now since July 2007 when we filed the K3/K4 visa our status is still the same. "Received and pending".!!!! (forever)

Can anyone here tell me what would it take to change from K3 to CR1?

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payxibka   10,045

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Philippines
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Until now since July 2007 where we file the K3/K4 visa our status is still the same. "Received and pending".!!!! (forever)

Can anyone here tell me what would it take to change from K3 to CR1/IR1?

you are not yet K3/4 or CR1 as no visa has yet been applied for.

What you have are two petitions (1-130 & I-129F). The I-130 when approved could result in a CR1/IR1. The I-129F when approved could result in the K-3.

So, if the status you are looking up online is the I-129F petition then what is the status of the I-130 petition?

YMMV

childress_london Proficient

childress_london   3

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Yes, as stated above, it depends on which approved petition you decide to follow. If you want to do the CR1, then follow the instructions for the I130 once it is approved. If you want to continue with the K3, then follow the instructions for the I129f once that gets approved. Lately these two petitions have been getting approved at the same time.

Pandora and Hesam

K-3 Visa

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Montreal, Canada

Marriage : 2008-08-29 in Canada

I-130 Sent : 2008-10-14

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-10-20

I-130F NOA2 : 2009-05-04

I-129F Sent : 2008-11-25

I-129F NOA1 : 2008-11-28

I-129F NOA2 : 2009-05-04

NVC Received : 2009-05-12

Packet 3 Received : 2009-05-19

Packet 3 Sent : 2009-06-10

Interview: 2009-09-10 APPROVED

See my interview experience here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...=217544&hl=

Visa Received : 2009-09-16

US Entry : 2009-09-27

EAD received: 2009-12-21

AOS interview: 2010-02-05 (medical exam missing from documents)

Recieved RFE for missing medical exam that they lost. Submitted new exam March 10, 2010.

Notified that he is in background checks after submitting three service requests: July, 2010

jenjohnny F Rookie

jenjohnny F   0

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Filed: K-3 Visa Country: Philippines
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Until now since July 2007 where we file the K3/K4 visa our status is still the same. "Received and pending".!!!! (forever)

Can anyone here tell me what would it take to change from K3 to CR1/IR1?

you are not yet K3/4 or CR1 as no visa has yet been applied for.

What you have are two petitions (1-130 & I-129F). The I-130 when approved could result in a CR1/IR1. The I-129F when approved could result in the K-3.

So, if the status you are looking up online is the I-129F petition then what is the status of the I-130 petition?

Yah sorry for the mistake. its a petition

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Justin143Wendy   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
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Until now since July 2007 where we file the K3/K4 visa our status is still the same. "Received and pending".!!!! (forever)

Can anyone here tell me what would it take to change from K3 to CR1/IR1?

you are not yet K3/4 or CR1 as no visa has yet been applied for.

What you have are two petitions (1-130 & I-129F). The I-130 when approved could result in a CR1/IR1. The I-129F when approved could result in the K-3.

So, if the status you are looking up online is the I-129F petition then what is the status of the I-130 petition?

Yah sorry for the mistake. its a petition

wow 2007, time to make some calls. I filed Nov 08, with approval on June, ignore the k3 the CR1 is the i130

A video about me and my wife. I have been to the DR about 8 times and cant wait to spend my life with her. The video i created myself and has numerous pictures and videos about our life. http://blip.tv/file/2212591/

Service Center : Vermont Service Center

Consulate : Dominican Republic

Marriage : 2008-08-06

I-130 Sent : 2008-11-03

I-130 NOA1 : 2008-11-24

I-130 Approved : 2009-05-26

NVC Received : 2009-06-01

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2009-06-29

Pay I-864 Bill 2009-06-30

Receive I-864 Package : 2009-07-02

Return Completed I-864 : 2009-07-06

Return Completed DS-3032 :2009-06-30

Receive IV Bill : 2009-07-07

Pay IV Bill : 2009-07-08

Receive Instruction Package :

Case Completed at NVC :

NVC Left :

Consulate Received :

Packet 3 Received :

Packet 3 Sent :

Packet 4 Received :

Interview Date :

Visa Received :

US Entry :

Comments :

Processing

Estimates/Stats : My I-130 was approved in 183 days from my NOA1 date.

Giskat09 Proficient

Giskat09   2

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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try to call the USCIS. gosh this is too long.. CR1 is more good than K3..

CITIZENSHIP 06-19-2013 Sent N400 Application (Chicago Lockbox)


06-21-2013 USCIS received my N400 application


06-25-2013 USCIS mailed the NOA1


06-28-2013 USCIS mailed the Biometrics appt


07-01-2013 Received NOA1 and Biometrics appt letter


​07-15-2013 Biometrics Appt.


08-27-2013 Interview/Test passed


10-07-2013 Oath taking


IR-5 MOM AND DAD


02-20-2014 mailed I-130 for my parents


02-24-2014 USCIS received the I-130 docs


03-17-2014 USCIS approved the petition (took 15 days, weekdays only)


03-25-2014 USCIS shipped the approved case to NVC


04-02-2014 NVC received the papers (6 days from the approval date)


05-01-2014 Got the 2 case numbers. (21 days)


05-07-2014 Got an email & paid the AOS fee (4 days); DS-261(Choice of Agent) sent


05-09-2014 AOS status "PAID" (2 days from the date the was paid)


05-22-2014 AOS docs delivered in NVC


06-27-2014 RFE for I864 and I864A (i left the Place of residence blank, 26 days from the date they received the AOS)


06-28-2014 Mailed the corrected forms to NVC


06-30-2014 NVC received the AOS corrected forms


07-01-2014 Received IV Bill Invoice, paid.


07-02-2014 PAID status of the mother


07-07-2014 PAID status of the father


07-08-2014 Mailed the supporting docs


07-10-2014 Supporting docs arrived at NVC


07-11-2014 Submitted DS260 of mother


07-13-2014 Submitted DS260 of father


09-04-2014 Called NVC and the lady said CASE COMPLETE! (136 days total from the day they received the I-130)


09-11-2014 Received an email regarding the Interview (5 days from the day the case was completed)


09-15-2014 Status "In Transit" inCEAC


09-16-2014 Status "Ready" CEAC


10-03-2014 Interview/AP/USEM (no record of their medical,DAD needs to get an NBI explanation letter&new NBI clearance with his "aka"


10-8-2014 Mom called St Lukes and asked about the medical results, they said they submitted it already back in June


10-10-2014 Mom mailed the NBI Clearance of my dad


10-14-2014 NBI clearance delivered in USEM


10-06-2014 Visa Issued CEAC


10-09-2014 Got an email that my dad's visa was issued


10-14-2014 Visa delivered 11-29-2014 POE


12-08-2014 SS Card arrived

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musashi   0

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi Everyone,

Im just new here in VJ. and I am very happy that I found this site.

I just have a few questions regarding my petition to my wife. I have understand that you can file the K3 while the IR1 is pending. My question is if both petition was approved, decided to pursue them both up to the interview process and if the IR1 works faster than K3, what specific actions should I do to disregard my K3 application? Do I need to inform USCIS,NVC or the Embassy that I am not going to pursue the K3 at all?

Your input is very much appreciated!

Thank you so much! :D

2009-13-06: I-130 sent at Chicago Lockbox

2009-16-06: I-130 delivered to Chicago Lockbox

2009-19-06: NOA1 receipt date

2009-22-06: Received NOA1 (hard copy)

2009-22-06: Check Cashed

2009-08-09: NOA2 (email letter) APPROVED! :D

2009-18-09: Case no. assigned

2009-25-09: Received AOS Bill and DS-3032 via email and mail

2009-28-09: Paid AOS Bill and Sent DS-3032 to NVC via e-mail

2009-30-09: Sent DS-3032 via Mail

2009-02-10: As per USPS, NVC received DS-3032 (hard copy)

2009-06-10: NVC Received the DS-3032 in their system

2009-07-10: Mailed I-864EZ Package

2009-07-10: Received IV Bill

2009-08-10: Paid IV Bill

2009-09-10: IV Bill show online PAID

2009-09-10: As per USPS, AOS Package was delivered to NVC at 11:34am

2009-10-10: Mailed DS-230 Package

2009-14-10: As per USPS, DS-230 Package was delivered to NVC at 10:57 am

2009-19-10: AVR update: Documents received (DS-230)

2009-28-10: Received e-mail Missing Docs - Orig Birth Cert

2009-30-10: NVC Received Birth Cert, sent via DHL

2009-03&04-11: Advanced Medical: Passed!

2009-03-11: NVC Received Birth-cert in the system

2009-10-11: LOG-IN FAILED!!!! YAHOO!!!!!

2009-12-11: CASE COMPLETE!!!!

2009-13-11: Receive interview appointment via e-mail

2009-14-12: INTERVIEW DATE!!!! - APPROVED!!!

2009-19-12: Visa on Hand!!!

2009-21-12: CFO Seminar

2009-23-12: POE at LAX

 
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