Jump to content
sassafrass417

Visiting

By sassafrass417 in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

7 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

sassafrass417 Contributor

sassafrass417   0

Posted
Filed: Country: England
 Timeline
Posted

Just thought I'd let everyone know that Nick arrived in Omaha last night from Heathrow (miraculously, no delays or cancellations!) The CBP officer was extremely friendly passing through immigration in Minneapolis & he was only asked if he'd met my family before & to see his return ticket. Otherwise he was wished a Merry Christmas. Nick is staying until March 18th. We were so nervous beforehand but any sort of evidence was never asked to be produced this time.

I scoured this page looking for other's experiences with visiting so I thought I'd add my own. I wish everyone a happy holiday. Although I'm lucky to be with my Nick for now, your time is coming soon! Keep the faith.

K1 Timeline:

9.10.10 - Mailed I-129F

9.14.10 - Received in Dallas, signed for by L. Walker.

9.20.10 - Check cashed

2.7.11 - NOA2 via email

3.31.11 - Medical interview

4.4.11 - Mailed packet 3 and paid visa fee

4.26.11 - Visa interview appointment, 9am

4.26.11 - Visa APPROVED!!!

5.4.11 - Visa delivered

5.25.11 - POE: Chicago

6.5.11 - Wedding in Omaha

AOS:

6.18.11 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

6.20.11 - Received in Chicago/check cashed

6.27.11 - NOA1 recieved for all three (AOS/EAD/AP)

7.26.11 - Biometrics appointment, 2pm

8.4.11 - Transfered to CSC

8.11.11 - EAD approved!!! (checked website)

9.14.11 - Green card approved!! (checked website)

9.19.11 - Green card in hand. Nothing further until 9/1/13!

"Absence is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and kindles the great."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,822

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

Excellent news! Enjoy the holidays

Good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

Link to comment
Share on other sites
RebeccaJP Rookie

RebeccaJP   0

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

That's great that you can be together for the holidays! I last visited the US for an extended trip (2 months) in September, having already stayed for almost three months earlier in the year...let's just say they weren't too happy. I was pulled into secondary passport control, had my luggage searched, and was questioned pretty intensively. We actually just filed the paperwork on that trip, so that wasn't an issue then, but thankfully I took with me a lot of paperwork proving my ties to the UK. It was a nervewracking experience, and I was told that I was "abusing the system" by spending so much time there. Unfortunately, this means I probably can't visit again until this process is over. :( Enjoy your time together and hopefully you'll have the visa soon!

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sassafrass417 Contributor

sassafrass417   0

Posted
Filed: Country: England
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Wow that IS intense. I'm sorry you had to endure that :( It is so hard to be apart. Thanks to you both & Merry Christmas!

K1 Timeline:

9.10.10 - Mailed I-129F

9.14.10 - Received in Dallas, signed for by L. Walker.

9.20.10 - Check cashed

2.7.11 - NOA2 via email

3.31.11 - Medical interview

4.4.11 - Mailed packet 3 and paid visa fee

4.26.11 - Visa interview appointment, 9am

4.26.11 - Visa APPROVED!!!

5.4.11 - Visa delivered

5.25.11 - POE: Chicago

6.5.11 - Wedding in Omaha

AOS:

6.18.11 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

6.20.11 - Received in Chicago/check cashed

6.27.11 - NOA1 recieved for all three (AOS/EAD/AP)

7.26.11 - Biometrics appointment, 2pm

8.4.11 - Transfered to CSC

8.11.11 - EAD approved!!! (checked website)

9.14.11 - Green card approved!! (checked website)

9.19.11 - Green card in hand. Nothing further until 9/1/13!

"Absence is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and kindles the great."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
DiZZyLoX Proficient

DiZZyLoX   114

Posted
Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: England
 Timeline
Posted

That's great that you can be together for the holidays! I last visited the US for an extended trip (2 months) in September, having already stayed for almost three months earlier in the year...let's just say they weren't too happy. I was pulled into secondary passport control, had my luggage searched, and was questioned pretty intensively. We actually just filed the paperwork on that trip, so that wasn't an issue then, but thankfully I took with me a lot of paperwork proving my ties to the UK. It was a nervewracking experience, and I was told that I was "abusing the system" by spending so much time there. Unfortunately, this means I probably can't visit again until this process is over. :( Enjoy your time together and hopefully you'll have the visa soon!

My fiance had the same ordeal happen to him. He travels all over the world for his job and had been in the states a couple days prior for work before he entered again to be here for 3 months with me. Because the trips were so close together he had to show his return ticket, pictures and emails of our proving our relationship and proof that he was there for work on his first trip. It's creepy!!! But, luckily, he was allowed in and will be here for Christmas and New Year :). The key is to stay honest and have lots and lots of proof. Good for you!!!

2010 K1 December Filers: December Filers Citizenship Help

---
Let's get this Citizenship party started:
Dec 28. 2011 - Sent AOS Forms
May 15. 2012 - Green Card in Hand
Jun 12. 2012 - Our 1st Baby was born! :)

Oct 14. 2014 - ROC approved.
---

08/16/2015 - Looking into Citizenship process!

Click Here for a detailed timeline of our K1 Journey.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Aztec&Taino Proficient

Aztec&Taino   144

Posted
Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Dominican Republic
 Timeline
Posted

Just thought I'd let everyone know that Nick arrived in Omaha last night from Heathrow (miraculously, no delays or cancellations!) The CBP officer was extremely friendly passing through immigration in Minneapolis & he was only asked if he'd met my family before & to see his return ticket. Otherwise he was wished a Merry Christmas. Nick is staying until March 18th. We were so nervous beforehand but any sort of evidence was never asked to be produced this time.

I scoured this page looking for other's experiences with visiting so I thought I'd add my own. I wish everyone a happy holiday. Although I'm lucky to be with my Nick for now, your time is coming soon! Keep the faith.

Happy holidays to you! I bet they will be extra special for being with your family AND your love :)

August 23, 2010 - I-129 F package sent via USPS priority mail with delivery confirmation.

August 30, 2010 - Per Department of Homeland Security (DHS) e-mail, petition received and routed to California Service Center for processing. Check cashed. I-797C Notice of Action by mail (NOA 1) - Received date 08/25/2010. Notice date 08/27/2010.

After 150 days of imposed anxious patience...

January 24, 2011 - Per USCIS website, petition approved and notice mailed.

January 31, 2011 - Approval receipt notice (NOA 2) received by mail. Called NVC, given Santo Domingo case number, and informed that petition was sent same day to consulate.

Called Visa Specialist at the Department of State every day for a case update. Informed of interview date on February, 16 2011. Informed that packet was mailed to fiance on February, 15 2011.

February 21, 2011 - Fiance has not yet received packet. Called 1-877-804-5402 (Visa Information Center of the United States Embassy) to request a duplicate packet in person pick-up at the US consulate in Santo Domingo. Packet can be picked-up by fiance on 02/28.

March 1, 2011 - Medical exam completed at Consultorios de Visa in Santo Domingo.

March 9, 2011 at 6 AM - Interview, approved!

March 18, 2011 - POE together. JFK and O'Hare airports. Legal wedding: May 16, 2011.

Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.

-Henry David Thoreau

Link to comment
Share on other sites
sassafrass417 Contributor

sassafrass417   0

Posted
Filed: Country: England
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Happy holidays to you! I bet they will be extra special for being with your family AND your love :)

You are so right, everything's been amazing! I wish the same for you!

K1 Timeline:

9.10.10 - Mailed I-129F

9.14.10 - Received in Dallas, signed for by L. Walker.

9.20.10 - Check cashed

2.7.11 - NOA2 via email

3.31.11 - Medical interview

4.4.11 - Mailed packet 3 and paid visa fee

4.26.11 - Visa interview appointment, 9am

4.26.11 - Visa APPROVED!!!

5.4.11 - Visa delivered

5.25.11 - POE: Chicago

6.5.11 - Wedding in Omaha

AOS:

6.18.11 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

6.20.11 - Received in Chicago/check cashed

6.27.11 - NOA1 recieved for all three (AOS/EAD/AP)

7.26.11 - Biometrics appointment, 2pm

8.4.11 - Transfered to CSC

8.11.11 - EAD approved!!! (checked website)

9.14.11 - Green card approved!! (checked website)

9.19.11 - Green card in hand. Nothing further until 9/1/13!

"Absence is to love as wind is to fire; it extinguishes the small and kindles the great."

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...