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Confused (Changes in Immigrant Visa for Spouse IR1 or CR1)

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badmash007   3

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Hi,

I'm a naturalized US Citizen who is trying to bring his spouse, living outside US, to America. I noticed that there has been some recent changes (as shown in bold on this page http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...ypes_2993.html) in the immigration process to I'd like to get your input of my understanding.

1) I just mailed the I-130 form along with necessary documents today.

2) I'll wait for NOA (I-797) to be sent to me.

3) Now, do I still file for I-129F (K-3 visa), which includes sending a copy of NOA? It seems that, effective Feb 1, 2010, the application process has changed.

I've copied the relevant text here

Page: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2993.html

Text:

"Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both the I-129F petition for a nonimmigrant K visa and the I-130 petition for an IR-1 (or CR-1) spouse of a U.S. citizen visa have been approved by USCIS and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), the availability as well as the need for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa ends. If the NVC receives both petitions:

* The nonimmigrant K visa will be administratively closed.

* The application process explained below will not be applicable and cannot be used.

* The NVC will contact the petitioner and you with instructions for processing your IR-1 (or CR-1) immigrant visa. For more information on the immigrant visa process review the Immigrant Visa for a Spouse webpage."

Please advise. Thank you very much in advance for your help!

I-130 for spouse residing outside USA

California Service Center

USCIS Journey

-------------

I-130 Receipt Date: 2/18/2010

I-130 Notice Date: 2/24/2010

I-130 Approval Date (electronic): 5/26/2010

NVC Journey

-----------

06-10-2010 : Received DS-3032 / I-864(AOS) Bill

06-23-2010 : Gave NVC email and contact info

06-23-2010 : Sent DS-3032 by E-Mail

06-23-2010 : Paid $70 I-864(AOS) fee

06-23-2010 : Ordered IRS transcripts

06-25-2010 : AOS fee showed paid on NVC website

06-25-2010 : DS-3032 accepted, Paid $400 IV fee Bill

06-28-2010 : IV fee showed paid on NVC website

06-29-2010 : I-864 (AOS) delivered to NVC

07-26-2010 : Delivered and signed by NVC (DS-230)

xx-xx-2010 : Finally AVR updates, NVC received(DS-230)

xx-xx-2010 : Case Completed at NVC (log-in failed, AVR updated)

xx-xx-2010 : Interview date Received

xx-xx-2010 : NVC Left

EMBASSY Journey

---------------

xx-xx-2010 - Medical Exam

xx-xx-2010 - Embassy Receives Case from NVC

xx-xx-2010 - Interview Scheduled

xx-xx-2010 - US Entry

canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,823

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For quiet some time now (talking years) the I-130 and the I-129F are being approved on the same day. Effective Feb. 1 - when an I130 is approved, the I129F will be cancelled. So there almost no benefit to you filing the I-129F now.

The Cr1, in my opinion, is the far superior visa anyway. Stick with the I-130 and wait for your NOA-2

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

badmash007 Rookie

badmash007   3

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This is quite helpful. Thank you very much! I'll stay put, as per your advise and wait for my I-130 to be approved

I-130 for spouse residing outside USA

California Service Center

USCIS Journey

-------------

I-130 Receipt Date: 2/18/2010

I-130 Notice Date: 2/24/2010

I-130 Approval Date (electronic): 5/26/2010

NVC Journey

-----------

06-10-2010 : Received DS-3032 / I-864(AOS) Bill

06-23-2010 : Gave NVC email and contact info

06-23-2010 : Sent DS-3032 by E-Mail

06-23-2010 : Paid $70 I-864(AOS) fee

06-23-2010 : Ordered IRS transcripts

06-25-2010 : AOS fee showed paid on NVC website

06-25-2010 : DS-3032 accepted, Paid $400 IV fee Bill

06-28-2010 : IV fee showed paid on NVC website

06-29-2010 : I-864 (AOS) delivered to NVC

07-26-2010 : Delivered and signed by NVC (DS-230)

xx-xx-2010 : Finally AVR updates, NVC received(DS-230)

xx-xx-2010 : Case Completed at NVC (log-in failed, AVR updated)

xx-xx-2010 : Interview date Received

xx-xx-2010 : NVC Left

EMBASSY Journey

---------------

xx-xx-2010 - Medical Exam

xx-xx-2010 - Embassy Receives Case from NVC

xx-xx-2010 - Interview Scheduled

xx-xx-2010 - US Entry

 
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