Should I do the I129?

[salma35]

The reason that the K3 is faster in some countries is because scheduling of an immigrant visa can sometimes take up to 12 months after the case has been completed at the National Visa Center - whereas a K3 can just be in a matter of a few months


The Embassy where my husband will go is Madrid, Spain, do anyone now how long will take the K3? Should I do the I-129?

[mouse7r]

Cases are going through th NVC in as little as 1 month... where as a K3 enters and exits in a matter of weeks... with a CR1 you wont have to adjust status when entering the US which means your spouse can work much more quickly... with a K3 its 1100 dollars more and about 5 months before your spouse will be able to work... if employment, time and $ is not an issue Then go for the K3!! We applied for both but have now decided to stick with the CR1... GL!!

[alphaomega]

How about if the alien spouse is in Philippines, do you think it's also advisable to take the K-3 route also? The USC husband is currently in Philippines. He and my friend got married there in June. They tried to apply for a tourist visa for my friend but it was refused. What basically are the steps that they should take instead so they can be together in US sooner.

Thanks for your advice.

[JMRJ]

You guys should go to visajourney.com. There are a lot of filers there going through many different parts of the world and you can see their timelines or ask questions. They also have guides on preparing different visa applications that are extremely helpful. Most members here are going through Mexico and some other places where waivers are required.

[Los G]

Ditto to JMRJ. Use the timelines search feature to research the processes of others going through your consulate for the K3 and IR1 visa. Or try posting in the country sections to see what the others say. This forum is heavy on Mexico and other Latin American consulates, but not so much on Spain or Philippines.