SPOUSE (K-3) VISA HELP

[Alema_2011 33]

Good Morning Beautiful people of VF..Im Williams and about to start a k-3 Visa for my husband in Africa..I would like to know all the necessary documents i need to have with my I-130 Forms before i handle it to USCIS. Thank yo

[Cathi 5,607]

k-3 visa is obsolete and no longer issued

[NikLR 13,220]

It is obsolete but it is occasionally issued which is entirely dependant on if the I-129f makes it to the NVC before the I-130. If it doesn't the NVC closes the I-129f and only continues on the I-130 path.

To the OP: I would suggest not sending in the I-129f with your I-130 petition and just go the CR1/IR1 route. Even if the I-129f makes it through, it takes the about the same amount of time to get the K3 as it does to get the CR1/IR1 and costs twice as much.

Edited October 23, 2012 by NikiR

[JustUs 3]

As you have already heard, the K3 is not a real option at this time. You have reached the right place for help. You want to following the instructions for a CR1 visa. Start by reviewing the Guides on VJ for the CR1 process. Then seek out support for any questions you have from the members on this site - they are awesome and ready, willing, and able to share their experiences. Good luck.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[Darnell 8,478]

Comparison on K-3 vs CR-1 - http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/204324-wondering-if-i-made-a-mistake-marrying-in-us/page__view__findpost__p__3060767

K-3 administratively closed - http://www.visajourney.com/news/2010/02/07/department-of-state-to-close-k-3-visas-if-i-129f-and-i-130-petitions-approved-and-received-together/

[kwara4u 14]

go CR-1 route as its same amount of time and definately a safe one too