K-3 Visa Delay: I-129F Pending for Your Spouse

Is your K-3 petition still pending?

If you are a U.S. citizen who filed an I-130 and an I-129F for your husband or wife and you are still waiting, tell us where your case stands. Attorney Simone Bertollini is collecting information from K-3 petitioners to evaluate possible federal court action.

This page is for spouse (K-3) petitions only, not K-1 fiancé(e) petitions.

Tell us about your case

In August 2026 our office filed Jimenez v. Mullin, No. 3:26-cv-01384 (D. Conn.), a federal lawsuit over the government’s handling of K-3 petitions. After the case was filed, USCIS approved the plaintiff’s pending I-130 petitions, including two for his stepchildren that had been pending only about four months. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Tell us about your case

First name

WhatsApp number

If your number is not a U.S. number, start with + and the country code.

State where you live

Date you filed the I-130

Use the Received Date on your I-797 receipt notice.

Date you filed the I-129F

Use the Received Date on your I-797 receipt notice.

Submitting this form does not create an attorney-client relationship and does not guarantee a response. We will email you if we may be able to help.