Been together since June 09 while Colin was living in France for work, we decided to get married and continue our love story in California.
Married in France on 10/29/11 and going the CR-1 route. Colin went back to the USA on Jan 4 2012.
Update: 16 days spent in USCIS CSC (no expedite requested, but went through the "filed from abroad" queue),
36 days between NOA2 and NVC case number,
19 days between NVC case # assigned and case complete,
Interview scheduled 6 days after case complete,
Interview date is 2 months after receiving appointment letter.
Approved! Visa package received less than 2 days after interview!
No... honestly, I'm not gonna start looking until I get my SSN and can get my driving license. I know I'm allowed to work while waiting for the SSN (I have a letter from the SS office), but I doubt any employer will be interested in hiring an alien without an SSN...
That gives you some time to enjoy and discover your new place! 