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[jamall 1]

[YuAndDan 153]

Moving this to the regional forum.

[Nagishkaw 510]

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[Jenn! 918]

[jamall 1]

Did Cairo have any schedule for new interview date?

How long for NVC to finish the cause this day?

Any new approval from USCIS this week?

What can application form do you get from the US embassy in package 3 for K3 visa

Be side (DS156 & DS157 & I-134) that what my wife received last week and she did not received any application be side those

three applications is any thing she need to file ?

I did send all the document needed by NVC today and I got every think they ask for and I was thinking to wit about 4 weeks to see if my I-130 to be forward to Cairo embassy other wise I will continuo with my K3 !!! do you think is good Idea ??

[jamall 1]

did send all the document needed by NVC today and I got every think they ask for and I was thinking to wit about 4 weeks to see if my I-130 to be forward to Cairo embassy other wise I will continuo with my K3 !!! do you think is good Idea ??

[disconnection 4]

lol Jamal we have adviced you before not to go through K3 when your I130 is already approved , it costs more money and the time you will save won't be more than 60 days . so you gotta evaluate it and pick your best option..

good luck

[Y's_habibitk 2]

lol Jamal we have adviced you before not to go through K3 when your I130 is already approved , it costs more money and the time you will save won't be more than 60 days . so you gotta evaluate it and pick your best option..

good luck

Not to further confuse someone who is debating on the best choice , but the CR1(130) is cheaper when you look at the cost of K3 with AOS...but is more expensive upfront and dont forget that you will have to lift conditions in 2 years.

K3- visa

fee 131 upfront

Adjustment of status- 1040 (if filed timely so that you get the GC after 2 yrs of marriage you get a 10 GC and no need to lift conditions)

EAD-340 (if filing standalone first and waiting for AOS close to the 2 year anniversary)

total- 1511

benefits- usually a quicker reunion as most consulates schedule interviews faster for k visas, and there is NO process through NVC (could save 60-90 days depending on your consulate)

cons- waiting for EAD for 3 months after arrival

CR1 visa

AOS fee 70, visa fee 355 upfront

lifting conditions in 2 years- 465 +80 biometrics

total- 970

benefits- able to work right away after arrival in US

cons- longer processing time through NVC and possibly through the consulate

must lift conditions after 2 years

Just some things to think about while making the best desicion for you.

The k3 is a joke as far as processing time through USCIS compared to the CR1, but if you've already chosen and filed..once they've both been approved, the K3 might be better for some people.

Edited June 30, 2009 by Y's_habibitk

[jamall 1]

thank you disconnection and I did do what you tell me long time

I did sent all my doucment to NVC today .

[jamall 1]

Y's_habibitk thank you and I will go with my I-130 !! in the mean time US embassy send us pack3

if I witt for to long I will send my K3 . do you think ok 4 me to do that

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[Y's_habibitk 2]

Y's_habibitk thank you and I will go with my I-130 !! in the mean time US embassy send us pack3

if I witt for to long I will send my K3 . do you think ok 4 me to do that

You know what? I misunderstood and got carried away

I thought that you were originally a k3 filer and were trying to decide which path to persue (after USCIS approved).

You only filed for the CR1? If thats the case..STICK with it. You cant file a k3 on an already approved CR1 petition.

You already have your packet 3... good luck and I hope the time passes quickly until your interview.

I just really looked at your timeline... wow, Im sorry that you guys waited so long. May you SPEED thru the rest of your journey and be reunited VERY soon

Edited June 30, 2009 by Y's_habibitk

[jamall 1]

thank you lilly

[jamall 1]

thank you lilly

thank you lilly

[Sandrila 1]

?.....second that Nagi