Filled for I-130 . Wondering about some stuff . Plz enter(k3-cr1)

[Abdo.Gauchô 16]

Hello everyone i'm a young moroccan man , 21 years old married to USA citizen 29 years old, married on 15;november2013

I know my wife for 1 year and 2 months . She visit me after 6 months from knowing her , stayed with me 2 weeks in morocco . We waited another 6 months to know each more , Then we knew we gonna married . She get one month off her work . And we get married and visit certain cities ....

The important is that we put a organized file . meaning that we have letter from her parents my parents her freinds and pictures of wedding, and certain places we visit ticket of train , flight ticket .....

We submited our visa on the 19decembre;2013 . We get text in my wife's phone that they get the file on the 22 december and they take the money out from her account .

I read certains topics but i'm really wondering how long the process take . Specially were about to apply for a "K3" after we get the form from cr1

For people who get in this . How long it took u guys to get approved neither cr1 or K3

[nightingalejules 678]

There don't seem to be many approvals for k3, but at the initial application point it doesn't cost any more (just postage) to send in the i129 so why not just do it?

That's what we're figuring, anyway. At least it feels like we're doing something!

[Abdo.Gauchô 16]

So did u apply for the k3 or not ?

[dwheels76 5,463]

Hello everyone i'm a young moroccan man , 21 years old married to USA citizen 29 years old, married on 15;november2013

I know my wife for 1 year and 2 months . She visit me after 6 months from knowing her , stayed with me 2 weeks in morocco . We waited another 6 months to know each more , Then we knew we gonna married . She get one month off her work . And we get married and visit certain cities ....

The important is that we put a organized file . meaning that we have letter from her parents my parents her freinds and pictures of wedding, and certain places we visit ticket of train , flight ticket .....

We submited our visa on the 19decembre;2013 . We get text in my wife's phone that they get the file on the 22 december and they take the money out from her account .

I read certains topics but i'm really wondering how long the process take . Specially were about to apply for a "K3" after we get the form from cr1

For people who get in this . How long it took u guys to get approved neither cr1 or K3

You are l;ooking at 7 to 12 months just to get through USCIS. Then 2 to 4 months for NVC tro case complete where you wait for interview. For Morocco about 1 to 2 month to wait for interview date. So figire about 9 to 14 months you will be done.

You won't find K3 approvals because now USCIS announced they adjudicate the two petitions together and send to NVC once they see an approved I-130 it makes the I-129F a moot point and its closed.

You could slow down your efforts because the I-129F is sent to a totally different lockbox once they see the I-130 in system they marry them up thus pulling your I-130 out the queue and you are back at the end of the line.

[Abdo.Gauchô 16]

Bro , What the heck , i know one freind he applied for both and he's k3 approved whitting 4 months and he completed everything in 2 months so it took him 6 months from applying untill he get the visa .

[dwheels76 5,463]

Bro , What the heck , i know one freind he applied for both and he's k3 approved whitting 4 months and he completed everything in 2 months so it took him 6 months from applying untill he get the visa .

I was speaking of the VJ world I monitor as well as many folk here. I never said it never happens sure some do get through. How long ago was that your friends K3?

I am just reporting what USCIS posted about in October that they will now marry up the I-129F and I-130. Since the I-130 is approved no need for the K3 and they close the I-129F. I just report I don't make the rules. No need to be condesending.

Go for it report back please. I would personally love to see some K3's get through. But like I said have yet to see one for over 2 years here and all it gained them was cost and 1 month.

[Abdo.Gauchô 16]

Oh , did u read it in gvt website or what ?

[Ketsuban 1,034]

Bro , What the heck , i know one freind he applied for both and he's k3 approved whitting 4 months and he completed everything in 2 months so it took him 6 months from applying untill he get the visa .

If you already know the answers to your questions then what exactly are you asking for help with?

[Abdo.Gauchô 16]

No , it's just experince of a freind i'm asking if there is any new people does that cuz he does that on 2012 . I didn't hear anything like that in 2013 so i'm wondering if there is any people get in this process to let us know . Thnx

[Ismael&Blair 66]

I was in your wife situation and I remembered that I submitted the I130 petition in that first November 2012 Veteran Day weekend. My happy moment was him arriving LAX on September 10, 2013. So it took us 10 months from start to finish. You can check our timeline. Just be patient and it will be worth it.

[Ryan H 3,796]

Moved from Process & Procedures to Progress Reports.

[HettyandSaid 18]

I filed for K3. I submitted both the I 130 and the I 129f. Right now, it looks like they will do CR1 visa because it (I 130) was transferred and is being processed now.. and the I 129f is still just sitting there waiting.

[raven52 233]

Forget K-3.,..it is obselete.

This is not 2013, but for one more day, and the "path" you have chosen, the I-130 will be at least 10-16 months, unless you would get extremely lucky.

There are members here that disagree with me, but why in the world did you not go the K-1 visa, and be done in about 6 months, then do the AOS, which is not bad, and not go through this long difficult process of the I-130..,....,.,

What happened to you friend is ancient history as far as USCIS, but I can read the approval rates here for I-130.,..,.,and it seems to get longer, and longer.,.,.,

WHY NOT,.,.., a K-1 visa, and marry here, in 1/2 the time?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

[Ismael&Blair 66]

Forget K-3.,..it is obselete.

This is not 2013, but for one more day, and the "path" you have chosen, the I-130 will be at least 10-16 months, unless you would get extremely lucky.

There are members here that disagree with me, but why in the world did you not go the K-1 visa, and be done in about 6 months, then do the AOS, which is not bad, and not go through this long difficult process of the I-130..,....,.,

What happened to you friend is ancient history as far as USCIS, but I can read the approval rates here for I-130.,..,.,and it seems to get longer, and longer.,.,.,

WHY NOT,.,.., a K-1 visa, and marry here, in 1/2 the time?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Maybe it's not about trying to figure out which Visa is the best but more about wanting to be married...two people love each other so they get married first. At least that is how my husband and I felt. It wasn't about which route to go for immigration purposes. LOL

I still believe that irregardless of what petition one files, it's all on an individual basis. There is no rhyme or reason why currently one type of petition is getting approved faster than others. I remembered when we filed for 1-130 back in late 2012, people on VJ were saying there were more approvals for CR1 than K-1 visas. And the people who filed K-1 were all frustrated.

IMHO, it's all case by case and there is no guarantee when or why; they will get to your file eventually. Everyone here will have to put in their time regardless. Better to plan for the long run than to hope for quickness. It will just drive you insane! LOL Remember the VJ time line is only a generalization so take it with a grain of salt.

All I know is that when two people loves each other, just stick it out regardless how long it will take. You submitted your paperwork and now just be patient and hang in for the long ride. You can start gathering for the other part of the process. Many people place so much focus on getting that NOA2-the first part of this journey. They forget to also look ahead for the next part for the NVC. I think that stage is the more crucial part (ie. secure the petitioner's financial papers and your beneficiary's paper work too). There will be an end to the long journey!

Happy New Year's Eve...2013 is coming to a close for sure! 2014 will be a bright and exciting one for all INSHALLAH

[vicgras 0]

Dear Raven52,

Can you please confirm to me that is it not possible to have a K-1 Visa if you are already married in a country other than the US ?