Help Desk:

I want to file K-3 visa for my wife to come to U.S. How long do we need to wait for my wife to get the K-3 visa to enter U.S.? is there significant waiting for appointment and receipt?

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Answer:

Depending on which consulate is processing a spouse's K-3 visa, the waiting time to get a K-3 visa appointment may be significantly different. The length of the waiting time often depends on the date that the petitioner's I-129F filing was received by the USCIS. 

Currently, the problem arises when the petitioner files an I-130 form, and has to wait several months for this filing to be receipted. Only after I-130 form is receipted, then you can file the I-129F petition. This causes unnecessary delays that prevent many families from reuniting for long periods of time, thereby negating the very purpose of the K-3 visa application. 

 

 

 

 

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