Has any one opted the following option to apply for an immigrant visa for spouse (instead of I-824 Consular Notification)?
Physically visit the Embassy in your home country, with a proof of your green card status, an original copy of your I-140 approval notice, and a proof of marriage which indicates that you married before your green card approval date. The consular officer there should register your spouse and issue your wife a Packet III on the same day. If you fill out the Packet and submit it to the consular officer on the same day, your wife will most likely be schedule for an interview within a couple of months. It is the easiest way. Only drawback for this option is you must go to your home country to register your wife. It cannot be done through mail.
Thanks.
Physically visit the Embassy in your home country, with a proof of your green card status, an original copy of your I-140 approval notice, and a proof of marriage which indicates that you married before your green card approval date. The consular officer there should register your spouse and issue your wife a Packet III on the same day. If you fill out the Packet and submit it to the consular officer on the same day, your wife will most likely be schedule for an interview within a couple of months. It is the easiest way. Only drawback for this option is you must go to your home country to register your wife. It cannot be done through mail.
Thanks.