We met through friends, while I was studying in the U.S. on an F-1 visa and began dating shortly after. In early 2010, we decided we would like to get married in the summer of that year, and in July we tied the knot. Although we had the option of taking the AOS route, we made the difficult decision for me to return to the UK to work and save up some more money for us to start our life together. We have both visited each other in the US and the UK, but we are both thrilled that we will be re-united for good this year!
Filing for IR-1 Visa
12/14/2008: Met for the first time through friends
01/07/2009: First Date
07/07/2010: Married!
08/19/2011: I-130 mailed
08/24/2011: USCIS Acceptance Confirmation email received
08/26/2011: NOA1 received
09/23/2011: NOA2
09/26/2011: Case received by NVC
10/17/2011: Case put on NVC's system
10/18/2011: AOS bill invoiced and paid
10/20/2011: AOS bill shown as PAID
10/26/2011: Emailed DS-3032
10/28/2011: DS-3032 acknowledged and IV bill invoiced
10/31/2011: IV bill paid
11/01/2011: IV bill shown as PAID
02/21/2013: Medical
03/06/2013: Interview- Approved
05/30/2013: POE
07/31/2013: Greencard received
