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ashish tailor   59

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I am US citizen. I am married to Indian citizen earlier this year. While looking at processing time for I130 approval to visa issue date for IR1 category, is it worth applying for K1 visa category ? My I130 is still waiting for approval and I filed on may 12,2021. Is K1 process faster then IR1? Any suggestions will be appreciated. 

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payxibka   10,045

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6 minutes ago, ashish tailor said:

I am US citizen. I am married to Indian citizen earlier this year. While looking at processing time for I130 approval to visa issue date for IR1 category, is it worth applying for K1 visa category ? My I130 is still waiting for approval and I filed on may 12,2021. Is K1 process faster then IR1? Any suggestions will be appreciated. 

K1 is for an unmarried fiancee

YMMV

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9 minutes ago, ashish tailor said:

I am US citizen. I am married to Indian citizen earlier this year. While looking at processing time for I130 approval to visa issue date for IR1 category, is it worth applying for K1 visa category ? My I130 is still waiting for approval and I filed on may 12,2021. Is K1 process faster then IR1? Any suggestions will be appreciated. 

You do not qualify for a K-1.  Your only option is a CR-1 visa.   You have a long wait. Patience is the key.

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"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)

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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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ashish tailor   59

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Just now, Lucky Cat said:

You do not qualify for a K-1.  Your only option is a CR-1 visa.   

Sorry I mean to ask K3 category. Which is I think for Us citizen filing for spouse after marriage while I130 is pending approval.

4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

K1 is for an unmarried fiancee

Sorry I mean to ask K3 category. Which is I think for Us citizen filing for spouse after marriage while I130 is pending approval.

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Crazy Cat   41,981

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Just now, ashish tailor said:

Sorry I mean to ask K3 category. Which is I think for Us citizen filing for spouse after marriage while I130 is pending approval.

K3s are obsolete and extremely rare.....They are almost always closed administratively.  

"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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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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ashish tailor   59

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1 minute ago, Lucky Cat said:

K3s are obsolete and extremely rare.....They are almost always closed administratively.  

Okay. Thank you Lucky Cat for quick response. I think “patience is the key” as you said. Long wait time are hard but unfortunately I guess I don’t have any other options. 

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Crazy Cat   41,981

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Just now, ashish tailor said:

Okay. Thank you Lucky Cat for quick response. I think “patience is the key” as you said. Long wait time are hard but unfortunately I guess I don’t have any other options. 

Visits are legal during the process, provided your spouse has a valid B2.  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.

______________________________________

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   10,045

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She doesn’t have B2 visa. What are the chances she can get one if you have I130 pending? Are there any chance at all to get B2? 

Is the consulate even interviewing for b2s?

YMMV

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12 hours ago, ashish tailor said:

She doesn’t have B2 visa. What are the chances she can get one if you have I130 pending? Are there any chance at all to get B2? 

Of course, there is always a chance she can get B-2 visa. No law stops you from getting a B-2 visa even if you have l-130 petition pending. But to get the visitor's  visa will be based soley on her individual circumstance. Ultimately, she will have to prove to the CO that she does not have an immigrat intent with B-2 visa. So she can try to apply for a B-2 to find out, assuming the embassy is opened at all for B-2 business.

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Didn't Biden halt travels from India? That being the case, don't even bother with B-2 application. Additionally, per current real time data, there's backlog of B-2 interviews in India. How'd I know? A Indian friend of mine got married here in Houston in March of this year. In November of 2020, he had filled B-2 applications for his parents who are currently in India. Next available interview date was December 2021. He just booked it but it was a lost cause as they missed his wedding. But atleast they'll visit US if they get B-2 later and the border is open. That being said, don't waste your money on B-2 application. Pretty sure available spot will be long after her CR-1 interview. That would be a waste of $$$.

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

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Mike E   11,740

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52 minutes ago, Timona said:

Didn't Biden halt travels from India?

He banned travels from India by most aliens that don’t have a 15 night stop over in a third country.  So stay in Mexico for 15 nights. 

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21 hours ago, ashish tailor said:

She doesn’t have B2 visa. What are the chances she can get one if you have I130 pending? Are there any chance at all to get B2? 

Very doubtful, especially from India.  They will assume she will try to jump the queue.

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Moved from K1 Progress Reports to K3 Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

 
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