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I-129f case closed benefits received by other means

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,044

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1 minute ago, Julena Molina said:

Can some explain to me what they mean by my spouse received status or benefits through other means? Our I-130 case on USCIS website says case was received still. Is this good news that my husband is approved and I’m waiting for the website to update our I-130 case? 

They closed the I-129F for K-3 because they will proceed with the I-130

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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9 minutes ago, payxibka said:

They closed the I-129F for K-3 because they will proceed with the I-130

I don't know why they even allow K-3s to be submitted now.......

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,044

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4 minutes ago, missileman said:

I don't know why they even allow K-3s to be submitted now.......

Certainly not for the fee income

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20 minutes ago, missileman said:

I don't know why they even allow K-3s to be submitted now.......

I don't know people still think that the K3 is valid visa to submit for when it's not.

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32 minutes ago, missileman said:

I don't know why they even allow K-3s to be submitted now.......

Federal law still allows this special category but it’s definitely not needed anymore.  It used to be a quicker path (and was set up that way) back when 130’s were taking a year and 129F’s were taking 6 months.  That be back when we filed.  My wife originally came in on K3.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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Just now, Julena Molina said:

Ok, thank you so it is good news of movement towards my husband cases coming to a final decision!!!

Actually, it just means there was no need to file the I-129f...It means nothing regarding the I-130.....good luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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payxibka   10,044

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4 minutes ago, missileman said:

Actually, it just means there was no need to file the I-129f...It means nothing regarding the I-130.....good luck.

I agree with the above.  It only means that one leg of your original or theoretical dual path to immigration has been closed.

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49 minutes ago, missileman said:

I don't know why they even allow K-3s to be submitted now.......

Exactly! Basically all K-3s get converted to IR-1/CR-1 nowadays. Even the initial USCIS filing fees are the same since there is no I-129F fee for the theoretical K-3 path.

1 hour ago, Julena Molina said:

Can some explain to me what they mean by my spouse received status or benefits through other means?

It's just letting you know that the I-129F was administratively closed. Although the K-3 visa is still part of current US law, it's basically obsolete. In 2018 only 4 K-3 visas were issued worldwide. The following link shows how many K-3s were issued worldwide per fiscal year; https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/Statistics/AnnualReports/FY2017AnnualReport/FY17AnnualReport-TableXVIB.pdf:

  • 2017: 15 visas
  • 2016: 102 visas
  • 2015: 182 visas
  • 2014: 392 visas
  • 2013: 144 visas

I expect near 0 to be issued in fiscal year 2019.

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5 minutes ago, Julena Molina said:

Ok! Thank you all again. It was pointless for them advising us to waste time on the I-129f.

 

 

Who advised you to file a K-3?

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,044

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6 minutes ago, Julena Molina said:

Ok! Thank you all again. It was pointless for them advising us to waste time on the I-129f.

 

 

It was and has been for quite some time

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