K1 to I-130

[Dine&M 27]

Hello All,

 

I submitted our K1 in Dec/2021. The process is taking longer than what we expected. 

 

We really want to get married and start a family asap. We were thinking of getting married now at his home Country and apply for the 1-I30 visa.

 

My questions to you:

 

-Will we have to withdraw the K1 application?

-Will the processing time start from zero?

-Is it worth doing as far as timeframe?

[RO_AH 1,659]

1 hour ago, Dine&M said:

-Will we have to withdraw the K1 application?

-Will the processing time start from zero?

-Is it worth doing as far as timeframe?

K1 is for Fiance. If you are married it no longer applies. You will need to start again from the back of the line for a visa which takes longer. I think spouse visa is a better option (my opinion). But at this point for you, sticking with what you have is the best route.

[Dine&M 27]

Thank you for the advice.

[Ryan H 3,813]

4 hours ago, Dine&M said:

Will we have to withdraw the K1 application?

-Will the processing time start from zero?

-Is it worth doing as far as timeframe?

 

Answers:

• Yes
• Yes
• That's up to you

[msdiamond2171 2]

Please wait as stated by someone the process will start over. K1-visa is short route to take. Check the processing times i think they are from 9 months to 12 months for K1 visa . Maybe plan more trios and be patient my dear wish you all the best

Edited July 18, 2022 by msdiamond2171

[Dine&M 27]

Thank you everyone for your suggestions. 

[Destan 2]

It's better to just wait.  I felt the same way too. By withdrawing now and starting over, you will just end up waiting longer.  I started the process in Sep 2020. In April 2021, the application was approved and sent to NVC. NVC did not send my application to Haiti until January 2022 because the embassy in Haiti was backfilled and was not accepting applications.  Believe me, I called the embassy every month to make sure I was in the know.  Anyway, finally had an interview  2 weeks ago.  Once you have all your proof that your relationship is valid and complete all necessary paperwork and your finances are straight, should be good to go. In all my process took about 1 year 10 months but that was due to the back up applications that Haiti has.  So hopefully yours will be less.  Fingers crossed.

[pushbrk 12,979]

What is better depends on your priorities.  If you want pregnancy soon, and marriage before pregnancy, your priorities will be different.  If your priority is to be together soonest, just continue with what you've already started.

[Dine&M 27]

Thank you everyone. I guess it's best to continue with the K1.