IR1/CR1/K-3

[TheUndreaming 0]

"The K-3 is no longer the recommended path. Improved processing times for the I-130

and the use of e-mail at the NVC stages have made the K-3 obsolete. The CR/IR-1 visa

does not take longer than the K-3 anymore, costs less (no adjustment of status

necessary) and provides work authorization upon arrival. For those reasons the CR/IR-1

is usually the better choice for most applicants. The future of the K-3 is currently

being reviewed by USCIS and until it is abandoned officially it is not required or

even recommended that you submit an I-129f or pursue the K-3." - How To Bring Your..

... is this true? Should I just go ahead and file the necessary documents for the CR1 visa and just forget about the K-3, save time and money? And if so, anyone know how long these IR1/CR1 visas are taking now days? am I still looking at 1 or 2 years like some people's timelines are showing (back in '05?) Or closer to 6-9 months like some websites suggest it might take? I know its going to be a CR1 because we just recently got married last October and might even create my own timeline, heh. The documents, fees, and all that is not a problem for us, just the timeframe which is why I'm asking.

Actually, also if there is anybody here who is filipino or trying to get a filipino spouse (or filipina I guess would be more correct term for me) to the U.S. and/or have gotten their spouse to the U.S. if you could help us:

* Is the listed medical center on the Manila website the only place she can get her medical done?

* Is the embassy in Manila the only place she can go? Thought there was a consulate in Cebu or somewhere closer... or even if the Beauro of Immigration could do anything (the BoI is a lot closer to her than flying to Manila everytime they need her for something

Unless she can knockout the medical, interview, and police certificates (fingerprinting and background check I think?) all up there within same visit ...

I don't know any and all help would be appreciated!

-G

[canadian_wife 1,823]

K-3 died this previous February. NVC will close the I-129F petition when it receives it along with the I-130. Don't even concern yourself with it. the Cr-1 is a cheaper/superior visa anyway.

The rest, I cannot help with

Good luck

[TheUndreaming 0]

Kk will wait and see if any filipino-related visa couples are here who can answer the other questions, thanks

Also:: "List Husband/Wife And All Children of Relative" on the I-130 forms... if I am the petitioner and I AM the husband, do I still have to put me in there or is that too redundant? lol

[pushbrk 12,975]

Kk will wait and see if any filipino-related visa couples are here who can answer the other questions, thanks

Also:: "List Husband/Wife And All Children of Relative" on the I-130 forms... if I am the petitioner and I AM the husband, do I still have to put me in there or is that too redundant? lol

If you are the husband of the beneficiary, you list yourself as her husband. Don't over-think the process. Read carefully, interpret literally and answer accurately.

[Darnell 8,478]

... is this true? Should I just go ahead and file the necessary documents for the CR1 visa and just forget about the K-3, save time and money?

Yes and Yes.

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