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Hi i'm newbie here :) if you someone can copy/paste a link thread regarding K-1 will appreciated. We availed a services to process our K-1.

I hope the process won't take that long. DO you think the VO/interviewer will look at on how long is your relationship is? Coz we were just new and he filed the petition already.

Feb. 3. 2013 - we started talking, my friend introduce him to me via online.

Mar 26 - Apr 6, 2013 - first visit to PH

Apr 13, 2013 - sent all the requirements to the company which we availed the services.

April 15, 2013 - we received an email informing the the company received and check all the docs if there is something missing.

April 15, 2013 - they sent our docs to USCIS.

my fiance will be coming for his 2nd visit on June and he will stay for almost 40days here.

Hoping that we will get the approval fast

Fiance is divorce and he got the divorce decree with the signature of the " clerk"

Feb. 2013 - First conversation ( we met through a friend )
Mar 26, 2013 - First meeting in person, Manila
April 06, 2013 - He went back to US
April 15, 2013 - I-129F sent to USCIS
April 17, 2013 - I-129F delivered
April 19, 2013 - NOA1
April 23, 2013 - Alien Registration Number was changed
June 17, 2013 - Second Visit
July 31,2013 - RFE
August 06, 2013 - Return to US
August 08, 2013 - RFE reply sent. ( next day delivery service)
August 09, 2013 - RFE response received
August 13, 2013- APPROVED!
12nn - Received an email from Representative Staff that our petition is approved already. ( w/ email from USCIS officer )
8pm - Received email confirmation about the approval & Online Status Updated.
August 14,2013- got my BC & Cenomar ( waited 5mins for BC & almost 1 1/2hr for Cenomar)
August 15, 2013 - got my NBI ( total processing time from step 1 to releasing 1 1/2hrs)
August 23,2013 - CFO Attended, Got GCC. Sticker to follow.
Sep 18, 2013 - Got MNL Case # via Phone & Paid Visa Fee @ BPI
Sept 23, 2013 - Medical PASSED - 1 Day Only

Sep 24, 2013 - Case status " READY"
Oct 07, 2013 - Interview - APPROVED
Oct 08,2013 - Status changed AP then ISSUED

Oct 10, 2013 - Status @ 2go site - HOLD for Pick up

Oct. 16, 2013 - US Entry @ LAX

Oct. 18, 2013 - Printed I-94

Oct. 29,2013 - Applied Marriage License & SSN
Nov. 25, 2013 - Wedding @ San Diego

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BaBamSam   239

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Hi i'm newbie here :) if you someone can copy/paste a link thread regarding K-1 will appreciated. We availed a services to process our K-1.

I hope the process won't take that long. DO you think the VO/interviewer will look at on how long is your relationship is? Coz we were just new and he filed the petition already.

Feb. 3. 2013 - we started talking, my friend introduce him to me via online.

Mar 26 - Apr 6, 2013 - first visit to PH

Apr 13, 2013 - sent all the requirements to the company which we availed the services.

April 15, 2013 - we received an email informing the the company received and check all the docs if there is something missing.

April 15, 2013 - they sent our docs to USCIS.

my fiance will be coming for his 2nd visit on June and he will stay for almost 40days here.

Hoping that we will get the approval fast

Fiance is divorce and he got the divorce decree with the signature of the " clerk"

The process is taking a very long time now. July filers are still waiting. I can't say if the short relationship is a red flag, but I would assume it might raise a few eyebrows.

I am the USC/petitioner.

Our K-1 Journey
12/19/2012 - Mailed I-129F via USPS Express
12/21/2012 - I-129F arrives in Lewisville, TX according to USPS tracking (delayed because it's the USPS)
12/21/2012 - NOA1 date of receipt
12/26/2012 - NOA1 received via text/email
12/27/2012 - Checked cashed by USCIS
12/31/2012 - Alien Number changed (NOA1 hardcopy in post, but was away for 2 weeks prior)

05/16/2013 - NOA2 received via text/email

05/20/2013 - NOA2 hardcopy received in post

05/28/2013 - NVC receives packet and assigns London case number

07/15/2013 - Sent all paperwork/medical complete

08/23/2013 - Receive Interview Date

09/19/2013 - Interview

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TnJ   131

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Philippines
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VJ K-1 Guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1guide

Hank_'s K-1 Guide for Manila: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/261031-some-useful-links/page__st__30__p__5927758#entry5927758

Follow these two guides. Hank_'s has all you need to get prepared for the specifics.

A second trip will look good at the interview especially since it is a long trip too. You only need to meet once within the 2 years before filing to get your petition approved. Getting the visa approved at the interview is another story so the more time you spend together, the better your chances of approval. A speedy petition approval is unlikely even if current politics aren't hindering the pace. 5-7 months is the norm. Under current circumstances, it could take longer as the other poster mentioned. Just hang in there because that is all you can do at this point. Make sure any divorce decree is final and an official copy is on hand. Good luck and welcome!

Our K-1 and AOS Journey

05/12-05/22/10-met my sweetheart and family(had lots of fun!)
12/13-12/26/11-met again for engagement/Christmas
04/10/12-I-129F petition sent
04/13/12-USPS delivery confirmation
04/18/12-NOA1 text/email
04/21/12-NOA1(receipt 04/17/12)
10/10/12-NOA2 text
10/15/12-NOA2 letter received
10/27/12-NVC letter received
11/28/12-Medical Exam-PASSED
12/07/12-K-1 Interview-APPROVED
02/12/13-POE-Atlanta
03/04/13-Wedding
03/27/13-AOS,EAD,AP delivered
04/03/13-NOAs text/email
04/08/13-NOAs received
04/26/13-Biometrics appointment(walk-in done 04/17)

06/03/13-EAD card production/AP post decision approval

06/10/13-EAD/AP combo card received

04/04/14-AOS card production/decision

04/11/14-NOA2 welcome to the USA

04/12/14-Received GC

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