Lin M
Apr 20, 2023
K1 to K3 advice
I filed for the K1 visa on 8/2022. I haven’t received any new information other than my case was received.
Hypothetically speaking. I know that if we are now married I would need to change it to the Spouse visa. Based on what I read for form I-130 I cannot use that form if I was not physically present at the ceremony (I.e. if my attorney in Ecuador signed on my behalf)…so what form would I use instead to apply for my spouse?
Also do I have to completely start over or can I just submit the form as a addendum and pay the new fee?
If I have to start over, how do you advise USCIS to stop the 129F? Is it done online or a letter I have to send?
thanks
IR-1/CR-1
U.S. citizen filing for a spouse
Total Days: 997 days
Case
2022-08-31
2025-05-24
I-129F
433 Days
I-765
47 Days
I-485
325 Days
California Service Center: I-129F
National Benefits Center: I-765, I-485
Timeline Map
2022-08-31
I-129F
Submission to USCIS
2023-08-25
I-129F
D+359
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2023-10-07
I-129F
D+402
Response to RFE
2023-11-07
I-129F
D+433
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2024-07-03
I-485
I-765
D+672
Submission to USCIS
2024-07-12
I-485
D+681
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2024-07-15
I-485
D+684
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2024-07-31
I-485
D+700
Response to RFE
2024-08-19
I-765
D+719
Decision (Approval or Denial)
2025-04-10
I-485
D+953
Interview
2025-05-24
I-485
D+997
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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muen rabadiApr 20, 2023
you would have to start over i was gonna do the same but they told me i would have to re start so im waiting it out
Lin MApr 20, 2023
yeah the thought of starting all over with the wait is tough
melina perezApr 21, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services recognizes and will accept proxy marriage provided the couple consummates the marriage afterward. so you must proof that it actually happened, so like the trip after the wedding and the honeymoon or things like that
melina perezApr 21, 2023
The required documents include an affidavit, written statements, photos, and hotel or plane ticket receipts. If you were married by proxy or virtually and met for your honeymoon, you need the receipts and pictures from your time together.
Lin MApr 22, 2023
thank you for the information Melina!
Lin MApr 28, 2023
on the I-130. have to resubmit and restart the clock
melina perezMay 2, 2023
if you are legally married then 129f is not longer a valid application for your case so yes indeed your case will start over
