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What is faster to get to into the US? K1 or CR1?

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3 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

Look at what you are saying. Just because something happened to you does not mean it will happen the same with others.

 

For example, citizens of the UK can enter the US without applying for a tourist visa. It is called a VWP or visa waiver program. There are about 40 countries that don't need a visa to enter the US. But guess what, all of the other nearly 200 countries of the world has to have a visa.

 

You have to have a GLOBAL mindset when dealing with immigration. What you go through during your immigration journey will be greatly different from someone from, say, Nicaragua.

 

We are simply telling you that a person coming in on a K1 can have difficulty obtaining a driver's license. We say this from experience. My own wife had difficulty herself even though she had a DL from her country as well as an International Driving Permit!

Sure! But I know of others who came to the US on a K1 and they live in different states and they did the same as me. 

You shouldnt have said "You can not drive in the US" - Because clearly some of us can. Not all maybe (Sadly) but it isnt impossible. 

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Slow down. Meet first and see how it goes.    The quickest way isn't always the best way. Especially for couple who will have only met once. Take time to compare ALL aspects of the two visa

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7 minutes ago, Londonergirl said:

You shouldnt have said "You can not drive in the US" - Because clearly some of us can. Not all maybe (Sadly) but it isnt impossible. 

Never said that.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

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Kinda did say that

 

"If an immigrant does not have status yet, like on the K1, the DMV will not issue a driver's license until they get a green card or at least an EAD."

YMMV

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4 minutes ago, payxibka said:

Kinda did say that

 

"If an immigrant does not have status yet, like on the K1, the DMV will not issue a driver's license until they get a green card or at least an EAD."

Post the whole paragraph to provide context. That was in reference to me stating if the immigrant can't use their country's DL and not having any legal status in the US.

 

I never said, "You can not drive in the US." as @londergirl indicated. In fact, in my first post in this thread I said,

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Some countries allow for foreigners to drive using their foreign driver's license for a short duration of time. Many don't.

 

 

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1 hour ago, Londonergirl said:

All my friends was driving on their driverslicenses from Europe in the US, not an issue at all.

 

It wasn't an issue because they are either visitors or they weren't stopped by the police for a random (or not so random) check. 

 

Visitors can can use their foreign license here but residents need a license from the state. 

 

In the interests of "getting your facts right", each state sets its own laws on driving regulations. Some states do not allow K-1 people to have a license until AOS is complete. Good for you that you don't live in one of those states. 

 

 

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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2 hours ago, NuestraUnion said:

Never said that.

omfg whats with you! I have just copied what you wrote in your first comment.
Let me paste it here for you my friend. You are writing that people on K1 will not be able to drive!

"The visa process is neither quick, easy nor cheap and while the K1 is a few months faster than the CR1 visa, there are several con's to it like having to go through AOS after you marry within the 90day window of your fiance entering the US on the K1 visa, not being able to work/drive/travel internationally, etc...until the beneficiary gets EAD/AP approved while they wait for the AOS which means they are stuck at home not able to do anything really for several months."

Here you go! Your welcome!

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2 hours ago, JFH said:

It wasn't an issue because they are either visitors or they weren't stopped by the police for a random (or not so random) check. 

 

Visitors can can use their foreign license here but residents need a license from the state. 

 

In the interests of "getting your facts right", each state sets its own laws on driving regulations. Some states do not allow K-1 people to have a license until AOS is complete. Good for you that you don't live in one of those states. 


Also I just read online that you can drive with your European license for up to one year in the US. 

 

Can you please let me know what states exactly where you can not apply for a drivers license? I would like to look into it actually if you can just provide that to me. 
I mean, ofcourse you need a Social security number but you are entitled to that anyway with a K1. 

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2 minutes ago, Londonergirl said:

omfg whats with you! I have just copied what you wrote in your first comment.
Let me paste it here for you my friend. You are writing that people on K1 will not be able to drive!

"The visa process is neither quick, easy nor cheap and while the K1 is a few months faster than the CR1 visa, there are several con's to it like having to go through AOS after you marry within the 90day window of your fiance entering the US on the K1 visa, not being able to work/drive/travel internationally, etc...until the beneficiary gets EAD/AP approved while they wait for the AOS which means they are stuck at home not able to do anything really for several months."

Here you go! Your welcome!

That wasn't me. That was @Prystine who you are quoting.

 

Listen, let's get pass this. Seems like you now understand the fact that being able to get a DL is not the same for everyone. It was easy for you and that is great. But many people struggle with it.

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2 minutes ago, NuestraUnion said:

That wasn't me. That was @Prystine who you are quoting.

 

Listen, let's get pass this. Seems like you now understand the fact that being able to get a DL is not the same for everyone. It was easy for you and that is great. But many people struggle with it.

OMG YES. Im so sorry!

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17 hours ago, Londonergirl said:

omfg whats with you! I have just copied what you wrote in your first comment.
Let me paste it here for you my friend. You are writing that people on K1 will not be able to drive!

"The visa process is neither quick, easy nor cheap and while the K1 is a few months faster than the CR1 visa, there are several con's to it like having to go through AOS after you marry within the 90day window of your fiance entering the US on the K1 visa, not being able to work/drive/travel internationally, etc...until the beneficiary gets EAD/AP approved while they wait for the AOS which means they are stuck at home not able to do anything really for several months."

Here you go! Your welcome!

You need to calm down and not attack people and read fully as what I stated above is IN FACT quite accurate for MANY people that they CANNOT legally drive because they can't get the DL without the EAD approval. This is a GENERAL list of Con's for the K1 that they can run into as you are quite literally in limbo for several months regarding your legal status. Even getting your SSN can be difficult because if you wait until its close to the expiration date of the i94, the Social Security office won't issue you a SSN card until you have the NOA2 for AOS and the EAD approval. 

 

You're lucky they issued your DL, bully for you but that is not the Norm for most people going through immigration. Do some more research before you decide to attack others.

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K1 Visa Process:

 
  • I-129F Packet Sent: 09/11/2015 (Sent to Dallas, TX Lockbox)
  • Delivery Confirmation: 09/16/2015
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notice): 09/18/2015 (Sent to CSC)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 09/26/15
  • NOA2 Received (Electronic notice): 10/06/2015
  • NOA2 Received (Hard Copy): 10/10/2015
  • NVC Received: 10/26/2015
  • NVC Case# Assigned: 10/30/2015
  • NVC Sent to Consulate: 11/02/2015
  • Consulate Received: 11/05/2015
  • Packet 3 Received: 11/12/2015
  • Packet 3 Sent (DS160 Completed & Visa Fee Paid): 11/21/2015
  • Medical Date: 12/16/2015
  • Interview Date: 01/14/2016 (approval pending medical paperwork from Visa Medical Dr. office)
  • Medical Paperwork Sent: 01/27/2016
  • Medical Paperwork Received by Embassy: 02/03/2016
  • Visa Approved: 02/04/2016
  • Visa Issued: 02/05/2016
  • Visa Received: 02/11/2016
  • US Entry (POE): 03/12/2016
  • Applied for SSN: 03/17/2016
  • SSN & Temp Card Received: 03/23/2016
  • Marriage Date: 04/21/2016

AOS/EAD/AP Process:

Spoiler
  • I-485/I-797/I-131 Packet Sent: 05/10/2016 (Sent to Chicago, IL Lockbox)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 05/12/16
  • NOA1 Received (Electronic notices): 05/19/16 (for all 3: AOS, EAD & AP)
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copies): 05/23/16 (Notice date of 5/18/16 for all 3)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 06/10/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 06/20/16
  • Biometrics Appt. Completed: 06/20/16
  • EAD/AP Approved: 07/28/2016 {Day 76}
  • EAD/AP Card Received: 08/03/16 {Day 82}
  • DL Tests passed & 1yr. DL issued: 08/18/16
  • AOS Approved: 08/29/16 (Interview waived & Approval notice received in the mail on 9/1/16) {Day 108)
  • 2yr. Greencard Received: 09/09/16 {Day 119)
  • Updated info. w/Social Security Office: 09/22/16
  • Updated info. w/DMV & New 4yr. DL issued: 09/22/16
  • New Permanent SSN Card Received: 09/28/16

1st Date we can File ROC: 05/30/18

ROC Process:

Spoiler
  • I-751 Packet Sent: 06/11/18 (Sent to California Service Center)
  • Tracking Shows Packet Delivered: 6/13/18
  • Check Shows Cashed: 6/28/18
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 6/30/18 (Notice date of: 06/26/18)
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received: 3/16/19 (Notice date of: 03/08/19) - USCIS Biometrics Waiver Notice Received
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: N/A - (USCIS is resusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Notice of Transfer Received: 3/21/19 (Notice date of 03/15/19 )- USCIS transferred case to the Potomac Service Center in Arlington, VA for processing.
  • Interview Date: N/A - (Interview waived, received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 of update to case. It was  the ROC Approval with and approval date of 4/17/19)
  • ROC Approved: 4/15/19 (Received Electronic notice on 4/18/19 with an approval date of 4/17/19. Received Hard Copy in the mail on 4/20/19 with a Notice date of 4/15/19)
  • 10yr. Greencard Received: 4/24/19

1st Date we can File Naturalization (N400): 05/30/19

Naturalization Process:

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  • N-400 packet Sent: 3/13/2020 (Submitted online via the USCIS Website)
  • NOA1 Received (Elecctronic Notice): 3/13/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • NOA1 Received (Hard Copy): 3/20/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 3/14/2020 (Notice date of: 3/13/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 3/17/2020
  • Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/21/2020
  • Biometrics Appt. Scheduled for: 3/30/2020 (OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to COVID-19, haven't received cancellation/reschedule notice yet... 😭
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/10/2020 (Notice date of: 12/10/2020) - USCIS Biometrics Reuse Notice Received
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Letter Received (Hard Copy): 12/15/2020
  • Re-Scheduled Biometrics Appt. for: N/A - (USCIS is reusing previous fingerprints/biometrics from AOS)
  • Interview Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 12/29/2020 (Notice date of: 12/29/2020) - Document itself viewable online on 12/30/2020
  • Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 1/11/2021
  • Interview Date: 02/17/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Office closed due to Hazardous Weather Conditions; waiting for reschedule notice. 😭
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Electronic Notice): 2/17/2021 (Notice date of: 2/17/2021) - voicemail from USCIS advising of cancellation received on 2/16/2021; document itself viewable online on 2/20/2021
  • Interview CANCELLATION Notice Received (Hard Copy): 2/26/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 2/22/2021 (Notice date of: 2/22/2021) - Document itself viewable online on 2/24/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Letter Received (Hard Copy): 3/1/2021
  • Re-Scheduled Interview Date for: 4/13/2021 (at 8:45am; OKC local Field Office) - Received recommended for Approval paper from USCIS Officer, waiting for confirmation and oath ceremony to be scheduled.
  • Naturalization Approved: 4/13/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Appt. Letter Received (Electronic Notice): 4/14/2021 (Notice date of: 4/14/2021) - Document itself viewable online same day.
  • Oath Ceramony Letter Received (Hard Copy): 4/23/2021 
  • Oath Ceramony Date: 4/27/2021 (at 1:30pm; OKC local Field Office) - Oath completed, naturalization certificate in hand :dance:
  • Update SSN Info Appt. Scheduled for: 6/4/2021 - update from LPR to US Citizen w/SS Office...Done, waiting on new ss card in mail.
  • Updated SSN Card Received: / /
  • Updated Drivers License Received: / /
  • Applied for US Passport: / /

 

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***Immediately cease and desist with all back and forth bickering that is taking place.  Failure to do so will result in Administrative Action; this will be the only warning.***

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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