Can anyone tell me where to download a K-3 form??

[corazoncita]

I could not find it on the USCIS website... is this the same thing as an I-129?

I'm sorry, I was originally going to go the I-130 route, but I am thinking about doing a K visa since the processing times are faster...

[corazoncita]

Nevermind... I found this! :)

Briefly, the K3/K4 process is as follows:

A. The US Citizen files an I-130 petition for the foreign spouse.
B. USCIS (INS) issues a receipt (I-797) acknowledging filing of the I-130 petition.
C. The US Citizen files an I-129F petition, using the I-797 receipt as "proof of filing an immigrant petition". All children of the foreign spouse will be listed on this petition. The I-129F is sent to the Service Center where the underlying I-130 petition is currently pending. At this point, the "track" of the K3/K4 process becomes similar to the current processing for K1/K2 fiance(e) visa.
D. When the petition is approved, it is sent to the NVC for processing and then the appropriate Consulate is notified and processing for the K3/K4 non-immigrant visa is begun, including medical, police check, I-134 affidavit of support, and Consular interview. The fee will be the same as the current K1 fiance(e) visa.
E. The K3 visa is issued to the spouse, the K4 to the minor children, they go to the United States.
F. The K3 spouse and K4 children file the I-485 for Adjustment of Status, either immediately or when the I-130 petition is approved. The new K visa will be issued for an effective period of 2 years, with multiple entries permitted, and provision to extend the visa beyond 2 years. The State Department has indicated that in K3/K4 cases, that the USCIS (INS) will retain the approved I-130 petition. This means if he K3/K4 visa holder wishes to obtain an immigrant visa at a Consulate, they need to notify that Consulate to begin the process, after which the Consulate will request the approved I-130 petition from the USCIS (INS). The USCIS (INS) seems to expect that most K3/K4 folks will apply for AOS from inside the United States, but due to long processing times at some local offices, it is very possible some folks will wish to opt for Consular processing after they arrive in the United States.

[aguafria]

You would use the I-129F application. It's used for the K-1 and K-3 applicants. I don't believe this has changed.

[USnoiva]

You can go here (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?autocom=custom&page=k3guide) too.

[aguafria]

Great!! we were posting at the same time :)

[Laura]

Corazoncita, you are married, right? So like you posted above, you need to do the I-130 first, then the I-129F.

[Adriane]

Corazoncita, you are married, right? So like you posted above, you need to do the I-130 first, get an approval and then do the I-129F.

Your I-130 doesn't have to be aproved- just received. You'll need to include a photocopy of your I-797 NOA for the I-130 when you file your I-129f.

But Laura is right- this is assuming you are married.