I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community! 7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process. That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related. As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
1. K1 Visa filed May 2017
2. Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4. Green Card issued February 2019
5. Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6. Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9. Oath Taken - June 2023
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time. The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel. Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.