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I have my K1 interview in 3 weeks' time, one week before Christmas. I was concerned about getting my passport back in time for Christmas, as my SO will be here by then, and we're due to fly to the UK together to spend Christmas with my family. I just called the US Consulate in Amsterdam to ask for advice and the lady was just so helpful. She said I can take an express mail envelope to speed things up (normally I wouldn't need to take anything). That office has been super-fast, sending packet 3 the same day as receiving the info from NVC, and sending packet 4 the day they received packet 3 from me. I thanked her for the efficiency we've seen (in comparison to the snail's pace at USCIS) and she said "Well I don't mess around with K1 visas. Especially not just before Christmas!" It was so nice to be able to thank someone who is having a direct hand in processing our case, especially someone who really seems to understand the pain and heartache we go through in being apart from our loved ones.

I just wanted to share this story with everyone to encourage you all!!

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(Full timeline in profile)

25th May 07 - Sent I-129F to TSC

17th December 07 - Interview- APPROVED! :)

17th May 08 - Got married!!!!! :)

18th June 08 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP to Chicago lockbox

3rd October 08 - Green card in hand!!

26th August 10 - Sent I-751 to VSC

31st August 10 - NOA1 from VSC

10th January 11 - I-751 approved!

14th January 11 - 10-year green card in hand!!

22nd April 23 - N400 submitted online; NOA available in USCIS account immediately
6th November 23 - Interview; approval same day
28th November 23 - Oath ceremony scheduled

Brian and Yenys Explorer

Brian and Yenys   0

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I have my K1 interview in 3 weeks' time, one week before Christmas. I was concerned about getting my passport back in time for Christmas, as my SO will be here by then, and we're due to fly to the UK together to spend Christmas with my family. I just called the US Consulate in Amsterdam to ask for advice and the lady was just so helpful. She said I can take an express mail envelope to speed things up (normally I wouldn't need to take anything). That office has been super-fast, sending packet 3 the same day as receiving the info from NVC, and sending packet 4 the day they received packet 3 from me. I thanked her for the efficiency we've seen (in comparison to the snail's pace at USCIS) and she said "Well I don't mess around with K1 visas. Especially not just before Christmas!" It was so nice to be able to thank someone who is having a direct hand in processing our case, especially someone who really seems to understand the pain and heartache we go through in being apart from our loved ones.

I just wanted to share this story with everyone to encourage you all!!

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!

Best of luck to you :thumbs:

Merry Christmas and God Bless !!!

(L) Brian and Yenys (L)

 
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