Can one get a K-3 and then follow it by a IR-1 in one go?

[kuubemasta 0]

I am in the peculiar situation of having both my i-130 and i-129f approved but for some reason, the i-129f reached NVC first, thus the sent the paperwork on to the consulate in Morocco.

The IR-1 is still proceeding, I just sent my AOS forms in, and the Agent selection form. We haven't sent nor paid for DS-230.

The Moroccan embassy has already set a date for the k-3 interview (around early Feb).

My wife doesn't need to work right away, as she needs to take some classes/exams when she arrives so I am trying to speed up when we can be united for good.

I had a question that I can't find the answer to. Since the k-3 and ir-1 are separate tracks, what stops us from getting the k-3 visa with the embassy, and then letting the ir-1 proceed and fly again for our ir-1 interview and get it that way (without need for AOS). Are there any rules that prohibit this? There are two case numbers at the NVC (one for k-3 and one for ir-1) so I don't see why being granted the k-3 would void the ir-1 case.

Any thoughts? Specifically what is the rule that says that what I am about to attempt (get k-3, keep working on ir-1 and fly back to get ir-1) not possible. The cost of flying back isn't an issue for me since she has to go back to submit her thesis for her degree.

Thanks for your thoughts.

[bigdog 376]

Your K-3 will be closed as it is not currently used and your application will continue as married.

Pushbark 1/12/13 -

Time to be aware of the facts and get the terminology correct. USCIS doesn't process visas. K3 is a visa. It's also a visa you can expect never to see. You filed an I-130 and an I-129F. Filing the I-129F caused your I-130 to be pulled out of line and put back a couple weeks to the I-129F's place in line. They'll both be approved and sent to the National Visa Center on the same day, where NVC will promptly KILL the I-129F. You will then proceed with the I-130 through to Consular processing of a CR1 or IR1 visa for your spouse. You ain't never gonna SEE any K3 visa.

Adjudicating those petitions will take as long as it takes. You filed them into a black hole, just like the rest of us did.

[kuubemasta 0]

Your K-3 will be closed as it is not currently used and your application will continue as married.

Pushbark 1/12/13 -

Time to be aware of the facts and get the terminology correct. USCIS doesn't process visas. K3 is a visa. It's also a visa you can expect never to see. You filed an I-130 and an I-129F. Filing the I-129F caused your I-130 to be pulled out of line and put back a couple weeks to the I-129F's place in line. They'll both be approved and sent to the National Visa Center on the same day, where NVC will promptly KILL the I-129F. You will then proceed with the I-130 through to Consular processing of a CR1 or IR1 visa for your spouse. You ain't never gonna SEE any K3 visa.

Adjudicating those petitions will take as long as it takes. You filed them into a black hole, just like the rest of us did.

You don't seem to have read my post at all. The I-129F did not get killed in my case, they actually forwarded the application to the U.S. consulate in Morocco. The consulate sent us K-3 paperwork with an interview date (this wouldn't have happened if as you say the I-129F was KILLED). My question is if we pursue the K-3, do we have lost the IR-1 or can we proceed with that as well.

[milimelo 4,503]

You don't seem to have read my post at all. The I-129F did not get killed in my case, they actually forwarded the application to the U.S. consulate in Morocco. The consulate sent us K-3 paperwork with an interview date (this wouldn't have happened if as you say the I-129F was KILLED). My question is if we pursue the K-3, do we have lost the IR-1 or can we proceed with that as well.

Contact the US embassy and let them know you want to pursue immigrant visa and not K-3. Contact NVC and get started on the document intake - I-864, documents from beneficiary.

[Darnell 8,478]

I am in the peculiar situation of having both my i-130 and i-129f approved but for some reason, the i-129f reached NVC first, thus the sent the paperwork on to the consulate in Morocco.

The IR-1 is still proceeding, I just sent my AOS forms in, and the Agent selection form. We haven't sent nor paid for DS-230.

The Moroccan embassy has already set a date for the k-3 interview (around early Feb).

My wife doesn't need to work right away, as she needs to take some classes/exams when she arrives so I am trying to speed up when we can be united for good.

I had a question that I can't find the answer to. Since the k-3 and ir-1 are separate tracks, what stops us from getting the k-3 visa with the embassy, and then letting the ir-1 proceed and fly again for our ir-1 interview and get it that way (without need for AOS). Are there any rules that prohibit this? There are two case numbers at the NVC (one for k-3 and one for ir-1) so I don't see why being granted the k-3 would void the ir-1 case.

Any thoughts? Specifically what is the rule that says that what I am about to attempt (get k-3, keep working on ir-1 and fly back to get ir-1) not possible. The cost of flying back isn't an issue for me since she has to go back to submit her thesis for her degree.

Thanks for your thoughts.

I saw this a lot for china folksen - there is nothing wrong with going back for the IR-1 interview. IMO, it saves the AOS step in the USA -

so - I say - since you already have the K-3 interview lined up - GO FOR IT !

The only drawback is monies - IV Casablanca wants money for the K-3, NVC wants money for the IR-1, and of course there be jet fees for flying.

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My dear friend - are you ok ?

The OP already has a K-3 interview lined up.

what does this even mean? your application will continue as married.

Are you ok ? do you need a nap or something? I've noticed a pattern of you giving bad, I mean really bad, advice in the CR-1/IR-1 forums. I know yer lass came in on a K-1 visa and you've done an adjustment of status - but could you stop for a bit, giving advice in the CR-1/IR-1/K-3 visa forums? maybe for a month or two ? Purty Please with venison jiaozi on it?

OP - disregard this advice - in your particular situation it is wrong.

Your K-3 will be closed as it is not currently used and your application will continue as married.

Pushbark 1/12/13 -

Time to be aware of the facts and get the terminology correct. USCIS doesn't process visas. K3 is a visa. It's also a visa you can expect never to see. You filed an I-130 and an I-129F. Filing the I-129F caused your I-130 to be pulled out of line and put back a couple weeks to the I-129F's place in line. They'll both be approved and sent to the National Visa Center on the same day, where NVC will promptly KILL the I-129F. You will then proceed with the I-130 through to Consular processing of a CR1 or IR1 visa for your spouse. You ain't never gonna SEE any K3 visa.

Adjudicating those petitions will take as long as it takes. You filed them into a black hole, just like the rest of us did.

Edited January 13, 2013 by Darnell

[kuubemasta 0]

Thank you Darnell, that answers my question.

[daddykay 0]

IF YOUR HUSBAND IS AMERICAN AND YOU A FROM AFRICA,HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO APPLY FOR YOUR CITIZENSHIP?

[canadian_wife 1,823]

IF YOUR HUSBAND IS AMERICAN AND YOU A FROM AFRICA,HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE YOU TO APPLY FOR YOUR CITIZENSHIP?

Stop typing in all caps OK, it is difficult to read

Citizenship? years

Residency must be acquired first

What african country?

good luc

ps - best to start a new thread in the future ok?