Confused about the K-3

bbattiste says on Dec 16, 2005, 11:19:

I am not real sure what it is you are asking, but make sure that you send in a 129f once you receive NOA1 of the I-130. It cost nearly $200 more but it is worth because it seems like I-130 are taking a lot of time now. I did not file an 129f (k-3) and if I had it would have saved me nearly $5000.00. I sent mine in March and my wifes CR-1 interview is this month. K-3's sent in March were receiving interviews in September...since September, I have had to visit my wife twice for three weeks...losing two weeks pay and paying for two flights from the west coast.

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ElCheAmericano says on Dec 16, 2005, 11:25:

I know my question itself is confusing Well basically once I get the NOA1 I will apply for the I-129F. The USCIS person told me that once that is approved, which will be in aproximately a month and a half my wife can then come to the states and just wait while the I-130 is still being processed. He told me the I-130 are now being taking about 6 months time.

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utopiacowboy says on Dec 16, 2005, 12:15:

The information which you received about the K3 is correct. And, yes, you don't need to file for a K3 at all. You could wait until the I-130 is approved and then go through the process to get a CR1 immigrant visa. The only problem is this takes longer. The K3 is relatively quick and allows her to get her faster while you wait for the I-130 to be approved. Then she can AOS.

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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crazi4cali says on Dec 17, 2005, 15:57:

Confused Now Also! = ( OK... Utopia, I'm REALLY confused now because of your statement "...get her faster while you wait for the I-130 to be approved." Are you saying that once the I-130 is sent out & is received - I will get a NOA1. I then complete the NOA1 & an I-129F. The I-129F can be approved in 6 weeks and then I can bring my wife to the US immediately after I-129F approval & wait on the I-130 to be approved? 6 weeks seems a lot faster than going k3. Or am I missing something? I just started my process last week and mailed I-130, G-325a & I-864 (along with wedding certificate, birth certificates, passport photos, banking info, w-2's/1040's for 3 years). Is this correct?

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utopiacowboy says on Dec 17, 2005, 22:57:

Here is the source of your misunderstanding. The I-130 leads to a CR1 or CR6 immigrant visa. The I-129F leads to a K-3 (spouse) or a K-1 (fiancee).

Disclaimer: any comment I make is inane and is not to be taken seriously, and is so patently ridiculous that no one should take it seriously, even as an insult.

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paoliya12 says on Jan 23, 2006, 23:51:

how is the process?? would like to know if you have had any info regarding your wife's case and do you have it all figured out, so you can explain it to me. I have not even file the I-130 yet so can you give me some hints on how to get my husband here faster. thanks so much and hop eyour process is going well.

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ElCheAmericano says on Jan 25, 2006, 07:53:

Go to Visajourney.com Near the top of the site click on Guides, then on Spousal or Fiancee Visa, then on K3. You shoul be able to find answers to all your questions.

Good Luck.

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FredGarvin says on Jan 30, 2006, 06:55:

I-129F Clarification Page... http://uscis.gov/graphics/publicaffairs/newsrels/life081401.htm

Explains how to use the I-129F with a spouse.

fg

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