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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsI-129F processing delay - should we switch to I-130?

USA citizen petition I-129F submitted February 2013.  Receipt date received shows as March 4th.  Canadian fiance still has not received any application package.  We have had no contact at all at either end.  Our case shows online as "initial review".  We visited a government office who checked on the file and shows the USA citizen was given an alien number by mistake on March 12, 2013.  They say this is just a glitch and shouldn't affect anything.

 

When we started the process, we spoke with USCIS a couple of times who suggested 4-6 or 7 months processing time.  We questioned how are we expected to plan a wedding date / how far ahead.  Customer service reps thought October 2013 would be plenty of time.  :)

 

Well, it is almost June and processing times are now showing backed up to October 2012 at the Vermont center.

 

We notice the I-130 is also backed up to October 2012.  We spoke with US Customs who advises if we decide to switch paperwork and get an Ontario Canada marriage licence, the Canadian spouse can still visit the US for six months at a time but will be scrutinized more at the border, expecting to show proof of residency and proof of continued employment in Canada.

 

Is it wise to "start over" with an I-130 / get married here in Ontario?  We realize it would mean losing the initial fee already processed. 

Is the proof of financial sponsorship of the US spouse any easier if we are already married?  The Canadian in this relationship has the more profitable income/employment which she will be leaving to live the States with her new husband.

 

 


syvpeppyNot TellingCanada2013-05-24 00:19:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIgor's Immigration processing list

Thanks everyone.  I created our timeline.


syvpeppyNot TellingCanada2013-06-06 19:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsIgor's Immigration processing list

Why are our names not found on Igor's list for the Vermont center, I-129F, first NOA dated March 6, 2013?  Is this a complete list of unapproved / pending petitions?

If not, is there somewhere else to look this up?

Thanks.


syvpeppyNot TellingCanada2013-05-24 00:31:00