Jump to content
psiprez

Our US-UK Romance (new to all this!)

By psiprez in Introducing our Members

 Share

15 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

psiprez Enthusiast

psiprez   3

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted

Hi there! My name is Karen, and I am in the US. My boyfriend Gerard (nothing is official yet, hehe) is in the UK. Having fallen hopelessly and unexpectedly in love (who hasn't done THAT), we now find ourselves tossed into the unsure waters of K1.

Complicating matters is the fact that I am still in the middle of divorce proceedings. That's right, it will be AT LEAST 7 months before the divorce is finalized, and we can even begin the K1 process. Then it's ANOTHER 6 months after THAT!!! GAH!!!

I swear the waiting time apart is going to drive us both insane. We had a rough night last night after realizing that we would be apart for at least a year yet, and that is what led me to find this site. It's heartbreaking, really. What keeps us going is focussing on the vacation we have planned in March, and taking it one step at a time.

We both have so so many questions about the K1 process. There is just so much contradictory information out on the web, and it puts us in a panic at times. This is the one site that seems to have VALID info and REAL advice to give! We both welcome the help and support you are all sure to give. Thank you in advance!

<3 Karen & Gerry

12-18-06 Began investigating K1 process<3

--------------------

01-10-08 K-1 PETITION SUBMITTED

07-18-08 INTERVIEW... APPROVED!!! (190 long days)

09-02-08 MARRIED <3

--------------------

04-07-09 AOS APPROVED (196 days)

--------------------

07-21-11 ROC APPROVED

--------------------

09-13-13 N-400 NATURALIZATION PETITION FINALLY SUBMITTED

10-23-13 IN LINE FOR INTERVIEW

01-11-14 RECEIVED INTERVIEW LETTER

02-10-14 INTERVIEW DATE & OATH DONE... US CITIZEN!!!

psiprez Enthusiast

psiprez   3

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
Welcome to VJ. It sounds like you are on the right track, taking it one step at a time. We went through divorces as well and at times it seems endless but you can and do get through it. Best of luck to you both!

Bethanie

Awww. Glad to know we aren't the only ones out there! We both feel much better today. Realized that the one good thing here is that we aren't rushed, and have plenty of time to be prepared and get our paperwork in order.

And my daughter's name is Bethany! Not a common name here in NJ.

12-18-06 Began investigating K1 process<3

--------------------

01-10-08 K-1 PETITION SUBMITTED

07-18-08 INTERVIEW... APPROVED!!! (190 long days)

09-02-08 MARRIED <3

--------------------

04-07-09 AOS APPROVED (196 days)

--------------------

07-21-11 ROC APPROVED

--------------------

09-13-13 N-400 NATURALIZATION PETITION FINALLY SUBMITTED

10-23-13 IN LINE FOR INTERVIEW

01-11-14 RECEIVED INTERVIEW LETTER

02-10-14 INTERVIEW DATE & OATH DONE... US CITIZEN!!!

TracyTN Veteran

TracyTN   237

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: United Kingdom
 Timeline
Posted (edited)

My fiance and I were together for a little over 2 years before we were able to send in the K1 petition. The time will pass, so use it to learn a lot about each other, let your relationship mature and use that distance to have some great, cheap vacations! Remember - its a journey, not a sprint to the finish line.

The 'guides' section of this site should break down the K1 process for you pretty well. Its actually not that complicated.

Welcome to VJ!

Edited by TracyTN
SA4userbar.jpg
Peggy Experienced

Peggy   1

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

Welcome to VJ.....

PEGGY & ROGER

3dflagsdotcom_canad_2fawm.gif3dflagsdotcom_usa_2fawm.gif

K-1/K-2 VISA'S APPROVED IN MONTREAL MAY 2, 2005

K-1/K-2 AOS APPROVED IN ATLANTA MAY 17, 2006

10 year GC Approved - APRIL 16th ,2009 - Peggy and Jonathan's......

Still waiting for our cards...Had to file I-90 as they sent them to the wrong address.

March 9th, 2010, Received GC that has been lost in the mail for 10 months. Still waiting for my son's that is lost as well.

Filed Waiver for my son's 10 year GC and it was approved. He finally received his GC after its been missing for 2 years.

Thanking God this is over for 10 years.

MrsBruce5 Rising Star

MrsBruce5   0

Posted
Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Scotland
 Timeline
Posted

Welcome !

You have found a fine place. I too, was in the midst of a divorce whilst we planned things out...

It seems like forever while it's happening, but all things are temporary. Hang in there and stick around here-good people and great and accurate information !

: )

"I have spread my dreams under your feet

Tread softly because you tread on my dreams"

-Yeats

luv2teach77 Community Regular

luv2teach77   41

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

Welcome to VJ !!

There a tons of Brits here so we can all appreciate what you're about to go through !!

Best of luck

Mark :)

Our Full Timeline From K-1 Application through to Receiving my Green Card

Timeline Summary

11/30/2007 - I-751 Mailed to Nebraska

12/28/2007 - NOA Received (application has been forwarded to California)

01/09/2008 - Biometrics taken in St. Louis

03/27/2008 - I-751 Approved, 10 Yr Greencard in the mail !!

12/20/2016 - N-400 mailed to Phoenix lockbox

01/17/2017 - NOA Received

01/25/2017 - Attended biometrics in St. Louis

09/29/2017 - Received I-797C notice dated 09/27/17.  Interview Scheduled for November 6th @ 8am

11/06/2017 - N400 interview in St. Louis.  Approved !!:jest:

02/05/2018 - Notice of Oath Ceremony date received.  March 1st, 2018 @ 8.30am

 

"Though miles once lay between us, we were never far apart, for true love doesn't count the miles, it's measured by the heart"

Check out our website - "Our Journey Together"

View Our Online Photo Albums - "Mark and Debs' Webshots Albums"

Savanphil Veteran

Savanphil   3

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

***Waving***Welcome to VJ! Hope to see you around :thumbs:

12/03/2005: Married

10/13/2006: Interview Approved

10/26/2006: POE: EWR (ARRIVED) [/size]

182 days from filing to Visa in Hand!!![/color]

AOS/EAD

01/22/2007: Sent to The Lockbox.....let the games begin.....again

02/02/2007: NOA1's for both....the waiting game officially begins

02/15/2007: Biometrics appt.

04/11/2007: EAD APPROVED!! YI-HAW

04/21/2007: Received SSN#

05/23/2007: AOS Interview -------> APPROOOOOOVED!!!!!!

05/29/2007: Received Welcome letter

06/04/2007: Green Card in Hand!!!

122 Days from filing AOS to Green Card in Hand!!!

REMOVING CONDITIONS

05/21/2009: Filed to Remove Conditions

6/18/2009: Biometrics Done

09/14/2009: Approved!!!

Citizenship

2/15/2011: Filed N-400

3/28/2011: Biometrics <-- Done

5/09/2011: Naturalization Interview <--- APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5/09/2011: Swearing in Ceremony (We're Done)

MY HUSBAND IS NOW A US CITIZEN

Proudmomwife.gifI_love_my_baby_boy.gif

3051_1113026182751_1139795553_30500807_687968_s.jpgZackie.jpgthumb_3051_1113025702739_1139795553_30500806_7039703_s.jpg

Muuuuah Proficient

Muuuuah   0

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

Hi and welcome

k37hm7.png

03-06-10 Mailed N-400

03-17-10 Check cashed

03-19-10 NOA received

03-22-10 Biometrics sent

04-09-10 Biometrics appointment

06-14-10 Interview Date

06-22-10 Received letter for Oath

07-02-10 Oath ceremony

 

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...