K3 Interview with CR1 Pending

[lucaskeli]

I just heard a rumor, that in China, when you have scheduled a K3 interview, if the Consulate has also received your I-130 CR-1 petition, that they will automatically convert your interview to one for a CR-1.

 

Can anyone confirm or deny this? I was told this is specific to the U.S. Consulate in China.

 

Lucas

[tywy_99]

I've never heard of them switching a K-3 interview for a CR-1 interview. They are two different processes. But as quick as I-130's are approved and forwarded to post these days, who knows?

The federal register says an applicant can continue with the K-3 process once the DS-230 is submitted before the I-130 arrives at post. A K-3 applicant can switch to CR-1/IR-1 processing if they so choose.

If the I-130 has already arrived at post then the applicant must proceed with CR-1/IR-1 processing and cannot switch to K-3.