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My fiance's K-1 visa was approved at his interview in Nairobi on Tuesday! We are so excited and feel like we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Everything has happened pretty much "on time" for us, but it's still been a long and difficult process.

We need some advice on post-K-1-approval.

1. My fiance would like to take his departing flight from a neighboring country (specifically, Uganda instead of Rwanda (where he is a citizen)). Has anyone done this? We both think it should be fine but would like feedback if you have it.

2. Round-trip ticket vs. one-way? Have any of you had problems when using a one-way?

3. As we understand it, my fiances' envelope of important papers from the consulate will be opened by a CBP agent at his POE and then sent to our local USCIS field office. Is there anything my fiance needs to retrieve at the POE or get further info on?

We are SO excited and are super thankful that VJ was here to help us along our crazy visa journey. It's not over until he's safely through the POE, but we still feel a bit victorious right now :)

K-1 Visa Timeline

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? Yes, to California Service Center

Consulate : Nairobi, Kenya

I-129F Sent : 03-10-2014

I-129F NOA1 : 03-20-2014

I-129F NOA2 : 09-18-2014

NVC Received : 09-2014

NVC Left : 10-2014

Consulate Received : 10-2014

Interview Date : 12-09-2014

Interview Result : Approved!!

Visa Received : 12-15-2014

US Entry : 12-30-2014

Legal Marriage : 01-06-2015?

Wedding : 05-24-2015

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Completed: K1/K2 (271 days) - AOS/EAD/AP (134 days) - ROC (279 days)

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Hello!

My fiance's K-1 visa was approved at his interview in Nairobi on Tuesday! We are so excited and feel like we can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Everything has happened pretty much "on time" for us, but it's still been a long and difficult process.

We need some advice on post-K-1-approval.

1. My fiance would like to take his departing flight from a neighboring country (specifically, Uganda instead of Rwanda (where he is a citizen)). Has anyone done this? We both think it should be fine but would like feedback if you have it.

2. Round-trip ticket vs. one-way? Have any of you had problems when using a one-way?

3. As we understand it, my fiances' envelope of important papers from the consulate will be opened by a CBP agent at his POE and then sent to our local USCIS field office. Is there anything my fiance needs to retrieve at the POE or get further info on?

We are SO excited and are super thankful that VJ was here to help us along our crazy visa journey. It's not over until he's safely through the POE, but we still feel a bit victorious right now :)

Hi,

I also have my visa and I have my envelope too

I have the same question as yours third one

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1. He can fly from anywhere that is convenient for him.

2. Up to you, do whatever is cheaper. If you buy a round trip, don't forget to cancel the return ticket once he's in the US.

3. They'll just take the envelope, stamp his passport

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Word of advice.

Do not open the envelope. Passport will not be inside the envelope that says do not open.

Do not book flight prior to receiving visa, we did on a promise from consulate and had to push flight to U.S. twice we were blessed with no charges for changing.

Round trip tickets are usually cheaper if so book round trip for 85 days after entry and cancel return flight prior to departure date. That way if you change your mind you have a way home. : )

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Thanks guys!

K-1 Visa Timeline

Service Center : Texas Service Center

Transferred? Yes, to California Service Center

Consulate : Nairobi, Kenya

I-129F Sent : 03-10-2014

I-129F NOA1 : 03-20-2014

I-129F NOA2 : 09-18-2014

NVC Received : 09-2014

NVC Left : 10-2014

Consulate Received : 10-2014

Interview Date : 12-09-2014

Interview Result : Approved!!

Visa Received : 12-15-2014

US Entry : 12-30-2014

Legal Marriage : 01-06-2015?

Wedding : 05-24-2015

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Congratulations!

Immigration Timeline

 

June 2013: Met whilst working at a summer camp in Michigan 

K1

November 1st 2014: I-129f submitted for K1 visa

February 24th 2015: Visa in hand!

February 26th 2015: POE at Las Vegas airport, then onwards to Oregon! 

March 6th 2015: Marriage (with a "real" wedding to follow next year on 7/6/2016)

March 9th 2015: AOS, EAD & AP submitted

September 22nd 2015: Interview

January 14th 2016: Two year Green card received -phew!

ROC

August 8th 2017: 90 day window begins! ROC time!

September 28th 2017: Biometric Appointment in Portland, OR

March 5th 2018: Case received by local office

August 18th 2018: 18 month extension letter mailed

December 2018: Case moved to another office

February 2019: I was emailed that I was approved and my card was in production the same day of my N400 interview 😂

N400

August 8th 2018: Window opens to submit naturalization application

August 13th 2018: N400 Application submitted online 

August 14th 2018: NOA1

September 6th 2018: Biometrics

February 6th 2019: Interview Date! APPROVED!

February 6th 2019: I was asked to return later the same day for my Oath Ceremony! :dance:

 

❤️ Our Visa Journey is finally complete ❤️

 

I am the Beneficiary

 

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