GuidoArizona
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GuidoArizona replied to GuidoArizona's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
I think you just like to argue. I was giving my opinion and sharing my experience. My I-130 took 69 days to approve (yours was 268). My interview came in 216 days (yours was 400 days). People can do the math themselves. Feel free to keep arguing if you like, but I think I'm allowed to share my experiences and opinion. LET IT GO. Why are you so triggered? You think back-handed insults are helping anyone here? Can't people make their own choices? I'm certain people are interested in more than just one person's opinion. -
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GuidoArizona replied to GuidoArizona's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Yes - you "learned" how to drive a car after practicing many times (not from reading the manual in the glove box). You learned how to type from practicing and doing it over-and-over (not from reading the typewriter manual). Your wife "learned" how to cut your hair from practicing (not from reading the how-to sticker on the scissors). This visa process is done ONCE in your lifetime, not over and over and over again like typing or driving. Just sayin' - Hire the lawyer. I don't want anyone (including me) to "learn" this process as I go. I prefer a pro to get it right the first time. -
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GuidoArizona replied to GuidoArizona's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
I think you're right. I knew the I-129f was going to get denied - I did it to remind them I am alive. As been suggested on here, filing the I-129f sometimes kicks the I-130 into high gear. I'm pretty sure it worked for me. The point of my post was to recommend the I-130 (CR1 / IR1) route over the K-1 plan. Good luck to everyone. -
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GuidoArizona replied to GuidoArizona's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Case Filing and Progress Reports
Well - that's a different opinion. REFs are not the end of the world, but they are big delays. It killed me to write that giant check to the lawyer, but it cost much less that the 2-3 more trips to see my fiancee I would have had to do if my case had taken 24-26 months instead of 7 months. Just sayin.' If you don't cut your own hair, change your own oil, sell your house without a realtor, diagnose your own sicknesses, ect... why wouldn't you pay a pro to get you and your spouse/fiancee together ASAP? -
Just wanted to pass along some updates in case this helps anyone. We really agonized over the decision between K-1 and CR1 (I-130). We finally decided it was better to get married and go the CR-1 route. BEST. DECISION. EVER. 219 days from submission on the I-130 to the interview date. I highly recommend the CR1 route! Yes - I have a lawyer (and you need a lawyer, too). Yes - I filed Expedite Requests that were denied. Yes - I filed a 129 (K-3) and got denied on that, too. Just passing along my experience ... good luck to everyone. #1 piece of advice: GET A GOOD LAWYER. It makes a huge difference. Little mistakes (made by YOU) will cause massive delays. A lawyer will make sure everything is right the first time.
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Getting a K-1 Visa fastest?
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Getting a K-1 Visa fastest?
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Thank you all.
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If someone traveling from Europe to the USA on ESTA, meets (after they arrive here) and marries them in the USA (after day 91)... and he never leaves. The couple did not know each other before the trip so they could not be misrepresenting themselves upon arrival. When he applies for adjustment of status, he can stay while the adjustment is being processed. QUESTION: CAN HE WORK WHILE WAITING FOR THE DECISION? not talking about me -- Asking for a friend of my husband.
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Should I file I-129F after I have filed I-130 for my spouse?
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Sent in the K-3 application, Sent an expedite request for the I 130, sent an expedite for the K3, sent an appeal for the expedite of the K3 being denied, sent an appeal for the I-130 expedite being denied. Asked my congressman for help and he emailed, etc. …. I made sure my file was opened as often as possible. Squeaky wheel gets the grease.
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I tried to do something every week to keep poking them. Starting about 3 weeks after PD.
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Yes - do it. It makes big difference. Yes, the K3 is going to get denied, but that’s not the point. For some reason, and nobody knows how or why, your I-130 gets looked at faster when your K3 gets denied.
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Next week - My fiancé is coming to the USA for a two-month visit (on ESTA from Europe). Obviously he will not overstay! Our I-130 is approved and we are waiting for the NVC to give us DQ status. We would never do anything to mess that up. He has a copy of his return ticket, his job contract and his apartment lease from back in Europe to prove that he has a compelling reason to return. I also had my lawyer write him a letter to give to the Immigration People when he comes through the gate (in case he gets hassled). Cross your fingers!
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This seemed to work for me. I think. I also had two expedite requests denied. Something must’ve brought my application to the top of the stack. We were approved in 69 days. I’m stuck now because I’m waiting for the Italian government to provide the police background check clearance documents that NVC needs. Hint. Start working on that early, you might need it sooner than you think.