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So, I (US Citizen) am living in Hong Kong this year, and plan to get married to my fiance (HK Citizen) in Hong Kong on April 28, 2012. I need to return to the US in July/August (2012) for school.

My original plan was to file for a CR-1/IR-1 through Direct Consular Filing to save a lot of time (and to avoid separation). However, because of a new rule (link posted at bottom) I need to file through this Chicago Lockbox thing. Has anyone else heard of this or dealt with this? How is the processing time?

It is very frustrating because Hong Kong has a USCIS but for some reason is included in this new rule. Should I continue my plan to file for a CR-1/IR-1 or consider the K-3?

<http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c67c7f9ded54d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD>

QUOTE: "Under the new rule that became effective Aug. 15, 2011 petitioners residing in countries without USCIS offices may file a Petition for an Alien Relative based on the addresses provided in the revised form instructions, also available on www.uscis.gov:"

CR-1 Visa Journey

California Service Center (filed from Hong Kong through Chicago Lockbox)

2012-04-28 Married in Hong Kong

2012-05-15 I-130 Sent to Chicago Lockbox

2012-05-21 I-130 NOA1 from CSC

2012-06-08 RFE :'(

Praying that everything goes quickly and smoothly.

 
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