QUESTION
When can I upgrade my status for my citizenship?
Asked on Jul 19th, 2011 on Immigration - New Jersey
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Should I file for I-129 or should I wait for I-130 to be approved? I filed for I -130 for my wife in January 2011 when I was still a LPR, I am now a US Citizen. Should I wait for I-130 to be approved or should I just upgrade my status and apply for K3(1-129). What is the process in status upgrade. I just want the fastest way to bring my wife. If I wait for I-130 to be approved and processed will it take longer for for my to come? Thanks everyone.
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U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law Attorney serving San Diego, CA
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Kazmi & Sakata
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Hello, The upgrading process depends on what service center the I-130 is processing. The safest thing to do is send a copy of the Certificate and a copy of your I-130 receipt with a letter requesting the upgrade. Most K3s are processing the same time as I-130s right now and they will not process a K3 if the I-130 is approved at the same time. Double check your Service Center's processing time and if they are the same, don't bother doing a K3.
Answered on Jul 29th, 2011 at 5:41 AM
LCA Audits and Investigations Attorney serving Houston, TX
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Fong Ilagan
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For the K-3 visa, you only need to show you are a US citizen and that you filed the I-130. So you can file the I-129F now to get the K-3 approved.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Las Vegas, NV
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Reza Athari & Associates, PLLC
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You should upgrade the I-130. I-129 was designed to expedite the process at a time that I-130s would take years. But now they are processed quickly and there is no need for I-129.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2011 at 1:33 PM
Corporate & Incorporation Attorney serving Coral Gables, FL
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Hans Burgos, P.A., Immigration Law Offices
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You should upgrade the Petition for Relative (Form I-130) now that you are a US citizen. And then file an Application for a Non-immigrant Visa (Form I-129) requesting a K-3 visa on behalf of your wife.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2011 at 1:22 PM
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Your questions makes no sense. You are confusing terms and forms. You need to speak with a lawyer.
Answered on Jul 28th, 2011 at 8:40 AM