COULDA,SHOULDA,WOULDA

[Wakey86 12]

Who here feels like they could have done things differently if they knew all about the Visa Journey earlier? My husband and I got married in Feb 2012 & filed the I-130 in July...then we got to learn that there was something like a K1 visa which could have been less of a hustle!!!! But oh well,we're already married. It's not like we can be unmarried then file for a K1 then re-marry,you know? Anyway, I guess there's a reason for everything. But if we knew about the K1 visa...... Meanwhile we're waiting for the NOA2.

[Anh map 2,098]

Spouse visa is a much better choice. Don't regret your path.

[X Factor 1,112]

The fortunate ones discover Visajourney.com website before they start the process. I am glad I found out before I applied. Hang in there. Because there are advantages to getting married and filing too.

[Wakey86 12]

Spouse visa is a much better choice. Don't regret your path.

Thanks,we're hoping so too. Every day we pray that we get the NOA2...

[Wakey86 12]

The fortunate ones discover Visajourney.com website before they start the process. I am glad I found out before I applied. Hang in there. Because there are advantages to getting married and filing too.

Thanks for the encouragement Mr Smiley...it gives my hubby and I hope because we know a lot of people here have gone through what we're experiencing... and so we continue to play the waiting game

[Ben and Jill 37]

Welcome to VJ. Hang in there...regardless of what visa you chose, you'd still be 'waiting'. I wish you a speedy and smooth process! Stay blessed.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Who here feels like they could have done things differently if they knew all about the Visa Journey earlier? My husband and I got married in Feb 2012 & filed the I-130 in July...then we got to learn that there was something like a K1 visa which could have been less of a hustle!!!! But oh well,we're already married. It's not like we can be unmarried then file for a K1 then re-marry,you know? Anyway, I guess there's a reason for everything. But if we knew about the K1 visa...... Meanwhile we're waiting for the NOA2.

Since you're coming from Kenya, the spouse visa path was a far better choice than trying a K1.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Who here feels like they could have done things differently if they knew all about the Visa Journey earlier? My husband and I got married in Feb 2012 & filed the I-130 in July...then we got to learn that there was something like a K1 visa which could have been less of a hustle!!!! But oh well,we're already married. It's not like we can be unmarried then file for a K1 then re-marry,you know? Anyway, I guess there's a reason for everything. But if we knew about the K1 visa...... Meanwhile we're waiting for the NOA2.

Welcome to the world of VJ. And still lots to learn before you r journey is over you can be gearing up fpr the NVC process thats next.

But Hmmm thats interesting. Most come back and say the married path. I mean cheaper, less paperwork when you get here, Instant work, school. And well you are married which.

Curious though why you would think K1 would be less a hassle?

I know you may think faster but look at timelines K1 may buy you an good 1 to 2 month lead maybe. You will be fine and won;t regret iit one bit. Stop looking at others timelines it will make you nuts. I am tellin you.

Edited September 5, 2012 by dwheels76

[Wakey86 12]

Welcome to VJ. Hang in there...regardless of what visa you chose, you'd still be 'waiting'. I wish you a speedy and smooth process! Stay blessed.

Thanks Ben&Jill for your encouraging words! You should have seen my smile when I saw a fellow Kenyan

Please keep us in your prayers,thanks.

Since you're coming from Kenya, the spouse visa path was a far better choice than trying a K1.

Interesting....why do you say so?

[Wakey86 12]

Welcome to the world of VJ. And still lots to learn before you r journey is over you can be gearing up fpr the NVC process thats next.

But Hmmm thats interesting. Most come back and say the married path. I mean cheaper, less paperwork when you get here, Instant work, school. And well you are married which.

Curious though why you would think K1 would be less a hassle?

I know you may think faster but look at timelines K1 may buy you an good 1 to 2 month lead maybe. You will be fine and won;t regret iit one bit. Stop looking at others timelines it will make you nuts. I am tellin you.

Thanks for the warm welcome. I guess getting to the US on a K1 visa seems less of a hassle to the husband & I because it seems much more straight-forward in terms of the paperwork needed. I guess on the down side it takes more effort to adjust your status once you're in the US though. Waiting for the NOA2 takes a lot of patience though,huh? It's driving us crazy wondering when,when,when???

[Krikit 1,164]

Moving from IR-1/CR-1 Process to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

And I, too, agree that the spousal visa is much better choice than the fiance(e) visa. Welcome to VJ.

[Wakey86 12]

Moving from IR-1/CR-1 Process to General Immigration-Related Discussion.

And I, too, agree that the spousal visa is much better choice than the fiance(e) visa. Welcome to VJ.

Cool,thanks for the welcome

[Ben and Jill 37]

Thanks Ben&Jill for your encouraging words! You should have seen my smile when I saw a fellow Kenyan

Please keep us in your prayers,thanks.

Interesting....why do you say so?

Nairobi can be a really difficult and tough Embassy...I strongly urge you to read through the entire Nairobi Embassy Thread which you can find here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/160251-nairobi-embassy-thread/ and also read through all of the reviews for the Nairobi Embassy which you can find here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Kenya&cty=&dfilter=5. You need to be prepared and Karibu for the encouraging words. Stay blessed.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Interesting....why do you say so?

Many reasons you can read about but with respect to Kenya specifically, spouse visas are generally more successful than fiancee visas from high fraud countries.

Edited September 5, 2012 by pushbrk

[bigdog 376]

My vote is spouse visa