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Spouse and step-kids petitions being processed at different service centers.

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FLDave   0

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What can I expect if my spouse's 1-30 CR-1 is being processed at the Vermont Service Center, my step-son's K-3 is being processed in Nebraska Service Center, and my step-daughter's K-3 is being processed in the Texas Service Center?  All of the petitions are tied together with each other through petition reference, but I am curious how the USCIS processes spouses with minor children when the petitions are scattered all over the country and have similar but different processing times?  

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They are not K-3s.  They are CR-2 visa category.  I assume you submitted an I-130 for each person.

They are all separate cases.  They are not tied together yet.  They will be processed individually at their respective USCIS service centers, then sent to NVC (assuming the I-130s were filled in correctly). 

 

This is what you should do:

1.  Do not submit fees or documents for any case until ALL three cases (I-130s) have been approved and have reached NVC.

2.  Once ALL three cases are at NVC, pay fees and submit documents for them all.

3.  Then, Contact NVC and the consulate and request the cases be connected and interviewed together.

 

Good luck.

 

I assume you submitted three I-130s (one for each person).....which is the correct procedure.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   45,330

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3 minutes ago, FLDave said:

Thanks milimelo and Crazy Cat.  I stand corrected.  Yes, I submitted separate 1-130's each for my spouse and two step-kids.  

Whew!!!   That's good.  See the process sequence I posted above. Good luck.

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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)

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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