Applying for I-130 - do we need a K3 Visa?

Hi All, just had a look online and it seems that the London field office is giving a timeline of 10+ months for approval of an I-130.  Has anyone recently applied for the I-130 and heard back yet?  I'm just wondering if we want to be back in the U.S. by summer will we have to apply for a K3? 

I would appreciate any feedback from some recent applicants.

Thanks!

I applied in June of this year and got my husband's approval in August. It is not a K3 visa any more. It will either be a CR-1 or if you've been married for 2+ years an IR-1 visa.

www.visajourney.com is a great message board for immigrating to the US.

This forum is aimed at people trying to immigrate to the UK.   Try visajourney.com or diveintoamerica.com

This forum is aimed at people trying to immigrate to the UK.   Try visajourney.com or diveintoamerica.com

We also have a Repatriation Forum Malcom...so UKY isn't just for coming to the UK, lots of us have gone back to the US and shared our experiences here.

No need for a K3 and ten months sounds about right. That's about average.