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Marrache Law, PC

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How do I get a K-3 visa process started?

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Answered by attorney Marie Andree Michaud (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Marie Michaud, Attorney At Law
The K-3 visa practically no longer exist. The K-3 visa was created because American citizens who filed for a fiance (k-1 visa) had a short wait whereas American citizens filing for a spouse (immigrant visa) had a much longer wait. People came out with the idea of K-3 visa to make things fair. The goal of the K-3 visa was also to allow the immigrating spouse to joint the American citizen spouse in the US while waiting for the approval of the I-130. So far so good. I processed a lot of K-3 visas without any problems. At first the K-3 petition (I-129f) was approved much faster than the i-130 (which is for an immigrant visa and must be filed before the I-129F). My clients would then proceed to the consulate, obtain their K-3 visa, enter the US, wait for the I-130 to be approved. One day, the USCIS somehow became faster with the adjudication of the I-130. Both the I-130s and the I-129F were approved on the same day. However, the consulate would provide the option to either apply for a K-3 or for an immigrant visa. Finally, someone up high realized that the goal of the K-3 was to permit the foreign born spouse to come to the US while waiting for the approval of the I-130. Things no longer make sense to get a K-3. The National visa Center decided to cancel the I-129F petitions that were approved at the same time as the I-130. So it was basically the end of the K-3 visa. Would a simple immigrant visa be good enough for you? It would take about 10 to 15 months to complete the process.
The K-3 visa practically no longer exist. The K-3 visa was created because American citizens who filed for a fiance (k-1 visa) had a short wait whereas American citizens filing for a spouse (immigrant visa) had a much longer wait. People came out with the idea of K-3 visa to make things fair. The goal of the K-3 visa was also to allow the immigrating spouse to joint the American citizen spouse in the US while waiting for the approval of the I-130. So far so good. I processed a lot of K-3 visas without any problems. At first the K-3 petition (I-129f) was approved much faster than the i-130 (which is for an immigrant visa and must be filed before the I-129F). My clients would then proceed to the consulate, obtain their K-3 visa, enter the US, wait for the I-130 to be approved. One day, the USCIS somehow became faster with the adjudication of the I-130. Both the I-130s and the I-129F were approved on the same day. However, the consulate would provide the option to either apply for a K-3 or for an immigrant visa. Finally, someone up high realized that the goal of the K-3 was to permit the foreign born spouse to come to the US while waiting for the approval of the I-130. Things no longer make sense to get a K-3. The National visa Center decided to cancel the I-129F petitions that were approved at the same time as the I-130. So it was basically the end of the K-3 visa. Would a simple immigrant visa be good enough for you? It would take about 10 to 15 months to complete the process.
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Can I become a US resident with a seaman visa?

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Answered by attorney Scott Wesley Dicus (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Goodman & Dicus LLP
A seaman/crewman visa will not lead to U.S. citizenship. A seaman visa is a nonimmigrant visa. When you get a nonimmigrant visa, the U.S. government assumes you will perform a specific activity while you are in the U.S. You are therefore given a specialized visa authorizing that activity - and only that activity - for a specific, limited time. While green cards are permanent, all nonimmigrant visas are temporary. Additionally, from a strictly legal standpoint, getting a nonimigrant visa will not help you to get a green card, nor will it hurt you.
A seaman/crewman visa will not lead to U.S. citizenship. A seaman visa is a nonimmigrant visa. When you get a nonimmigrant visa, the U.S. government assumes you will perform a specific activity while you are in the U.S. You are therefore given a specialized visa authorizing that activity - and only that activity - for a specific, limited time. While green cards are permanent, all nonimmigrant visas are temporary. Additionally, from a strictly legal standpoint, getting a nonimigrant visa will not help you to get a green card, nor will it hurt you.
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Can I travel outside the US during an immigration status change?

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Answered by attorney Shah Iqbal Nawaaz Peerally (Unclaimed Profile)
Immigration lawyer at Shah Peerally Law Group PC
Once you travel during a change of status, the change of status will be cancelled. However you can still do consular processing. In order for you to make sure that there are no other issues involved, I will recommend talking to your attorney or an experienced attorney before you leave.
Once you travel during a change of status, the change of status will be cancelled. However you can still do consular processing. In order for you to make sure that there are no other issues involved, I will recommend talking to your attorney or an experienced attorney before you leave.
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