I-130 approved,can k3 be filed?

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My father(us citizen)petitioned for my mother march09,case approved june09,since then nothing,can he file (k3) for her.

ANSWER

From what I recall, K-3 can be approved at the consulate only until they do not receive official notification of the approval from USCIS. I think it may be too late for your mother. She will probably need to wait for her green card now. That is likely to be quicker than a K-3 at this point, anyway.

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