February 2013 filers K1

[Steve & Hazel 5]

Just went on my interview at the Montreal consulate - APPROVED! The interview was the simplest step in this whole process, which took just over 10 months.

GOOD LUCK TO ALL!

[EricyJess 1]

So I'm probably around the last from February!

my fiance and I are picking up her passport and visa paperwork tomorrow and flying out right in time for Christmas...

What a long long wait!

Now to the next process.

[Pat&Arleah 1]

Feb 2013 filer here. had the interview on jan 21, 2014. waiting for the visa! woooohoooo

[cee-gee 20]

It's been awhile since I've had an update, I have lived in the states since August and have adjusted well- not too homesick (although I miss some Canadian treats!). I am now entitled to work and have my interview on February 6. I'm not stessing out this time around vs. the visa interview- I was a hot mess... Hope all is well with everyone, just think; we all applied for our k1's around this time last year- crazy how much can change in a year

[UK-USA-K1 128]

It's been awhile since I've had an update, I have lived in the states since August and have adjusted well- not too homesick (although I miss some Canadian treats!). I am now entitled to work and have my interview on February 6. I'm not stessing out this time around vs. the visa interview- I was a hot mess... Hope all is well with everyone, just think; we all applied for our k1's around this time last year- crazy how much can change in a year

Good to hear an update. Glad to hear things sound like they are moving pretty smoothly for you. Although we did apply at this time last year (beginning of February), we didn't get her over here until early October. When she got here, it was in the midst of the government shut down, and we didn't want to delay the wedding, so we went a little off course and got married before getting her SSN. It ended up working out ok, but it was a slower process. We applied for her SSN in late October after the offices had started accepting new applications again, but it didn't arrive in the 4 weeks they tell you to wait. We ended up having to go back down there and get ask them what happened. They said it got delayed due to the immigration system (not that I believe them, I think they misfiled it honestly, but I didn't argue the point). They said we'd get it in the next few weeks, so we waited some more. Finally she got the card in mid December. At this point, we were dealing with the Christmas holiday and also right in the middle of negotiating to purchase a home. Long story (kind of short), we are almost set to close on the place and move in at the end of this month, so we've delayed filing the AOS until we get settled. We are looking forward to getting settled into our home and getting all this paperwork finally caught up.

Hope to hear more updates from our February filers. Hope everyone is as happy as we are

[cee-gee 20]

Good to hear an update. Glad to hear things sound like they are moving pretty smoothly for you. Although we did apply at this time last year (beginning of February), we didn't get her over here until early October. When she got here, it was in the midst of the government shut down, and we didn't want to delay the wedding, so we went a little off course and got married before getting her SSN. It ended up working out ok, but it was a slower process. We applied for her SSN in late October after the offices had started accepting new applications again, but it didn't arrive in the 4 weeks they tell you to wait. We ended up having to go back down there and get ask them what happened. They said it got delayed due to the immigration system (not that I believe them, I think they misfiled it honestly, but I didn't argue the point). They said we'd get it in the next few weeks, so we waited some more. Finally she got the card in mid December. At this point, we were dealing with the Christmas holiday and also right in the middle of negotiating to purchase a home. Long story (kind of short), we are almost set to close on the place and move in at the end of this month, so we've delayed filing the AOS until we get settled. We are looking forward to getting settled into our home and getting all this paperwork finally caught up.

Hope to hear more updates from our February filers. Hope everyone is as happy as we are

Congratulations on the new home, that's exciting! We were thinking about buying a home, but with Carl's job; we could possibly move next year and decided that it might not be the best time. We had to deal with the government shutdown as well for SSN round 2 (changing my name), and it took a while, but I received it eventually. Even though I can work (only for about 2 weeks now, mind you...), I probably won't start looking for a month or so- we just have too much going on right now. We adopted a dog, and he is the best little guy in the world. He's a pug/beagle mix and loads of energy! Looking forward to our second wedding (more for family and friends than us) in the summer, and going back to school in the fall!

Hope all is well, and hope to hear more updates soon!

[UK-USA-K1 128]

Congratulations on the new home, that's exciting! We were thinking about buying a home, but with Carl's job; we could possibly move next year and decided that it might not be the best time. We had to deal with the government shutdown as well for SSN round 2 (changing my name), and it took a while, but I received it eventually. Even though I can work (only for about 2 weeks now, mind you...), I probably won't start looking for a month or so- we just have too much going on right now. We adopted a dog, and he is the best little guy in the world. He's a pug/beagle mix and loads of energy! Looking forward to our second wedding (more for family and friends than us) in the summer, and going back to school in the fall!

Hope all is well, and hope to hear more updates soon!

Ah yes the name change...that was the one good part about marrying first. We got her married name on the first application for the card, so we didn't have to do the part 2 (although it still took two trips to their office so I guess we broke even).

We are also adopting a puppy. It's only 7 weeks old this week, but we are going to be getting him right after we move into the new place, so things are really coming together. Hopefully the AOS stage will go smoothly as well

[cee-gee 20]

We went for our interview today, and it was approved!

Just a tip, you can go in early; but I would advise not to arrive too early, as it will still be a bit of a wait. What they did with our grouping was alphabetical order, regardless of when you checked in (rather annoying as we are towards the end of the alphabet, and one of the first to check in). They also seemed more concerned with joint assets (which was expected), and how we met (which was a surprise); he didn't ask for any evidence. Fairly simple process, just a long wait... We arrived 30 mins prior to our interview time, we got in about an hour and 20 mins after our interview time, and the interview was about 10 mins. I should expect my green card in the mail in about 2-3 weeks.

This isn't meant to be a guide for every homeland security office, just our experience today.

Good luck everyone!

[UK-USA-K1 128]

We went for our interview today, and it was approved!

Just a tip, you can go in early; but I would advise not to arrive too early, as it will still be a bit of a wait. What they did with our grouping was alphabetical order, regardless of when you checked in (rather annoying as we are towards the end of the alphabet, and one of the first to check in). They also seemed more concerned with joint assets (which was expected), and how we met (which was a surprise); he didn't ask for any evidence. Fairly simple process, just a long wait... We arrived 30 mins prior to our interview time, we got in about an hour and 20 mins after our interview time, and the interview was about 10 mins. I should expect my green card in the mail in about 2-3 weeks.

This isn't meant to be a guide for every homeland security office, just our experience today.

Good luck everyone!

Congratulations....hopefully we'll get our stuff filed next month and get it all in order by this summer.

[Salwa 3]

Hi,I'm new member here,my fiancé sent our I-129F in 14 December ,it received in 23 December ,I got the NOA1 in 26 December .the Alien registration was changed on 30 December .

I'm still waiting for NOA2.

[Salwa 3]

Hi

[CjBryan19 11]

Our packet sent to Dallas and it arrived last Feb 1st, we just got mail early today saying our case was accepted and being transferred to California i hope this is the beginning good luck and god bless us all

[CjBryan19 11]

Our case was being transferred to California Service Center

[UK-USA-K1 128]

Hi

Our packet sent to Dallas and it arrived last Feb 1st, we just got mail early today saying our case was accepted and being transferred to California i hope this is the beginning good luck and god bless us all

I just wanted to take a second to welcome you guys to VJ. It's a great place. I'm not sure how I would have gotten through the initial waiting period without this place.

I also wanted to let you guys know that there isn't much action in this thread, as it was originated for February 2013 filers. I'm in no way saying anyone is unwelcome here, but just thought you guys might find it helpful to get into the February 2014 filing thread. You can find it here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/478750-february-2014-filers/

I hope you all have a smooth journey and again welcome and best of luck

[cee-gee 20]

Green card received! No longer a prisoner in the states! (Okay, so maybe not a real prisoner, but it sure felt like it for a while there )