markonline1's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Samantha & Mark:
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USCIS I-129F Petition:
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Dept of State K1 Visa:
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USCIS I-485 Petition:
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USCIS I-765 Petition:
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USCIS I-131 Petition:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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K1 Visa
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Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-03-07 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
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| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-08-02 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2012-08-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-10-31 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-12-06 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-12-12 |
| US Entry : |
2013-03-10 |
| Marriage : |
2013-03-15 |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 6, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
So today I had to attend the US embassy in London for my interview in relation to my K1 visa and thought I'd share my experience with others.
Although I'm only 30 miles outside of London, it was still an early start with me leaving the house at 5am to make sure I was there ready for my 8.30 interview.
First stop was Gould Pharmacy on North Audley Street. I should think the actual pharmacy side of the business is a minor part of the business, this place is set up to help folk attending the embassy. A line of desks are set up along the left of the shop as you enter where staff are ready to help, although at 7.30 when I arrived, it was quiet (not so quiet when I returned to pick up my stuff). The staff at will run through a list of prohibited items, and supply a small jiffy style bag to put your stuff in. I managed to get my iPhone, headphones and bunch of keys in there easily. £3.00 well spent in my eyes. Out of Gould's turn right and the embassy is literally a 2 minute walk at the end of North Audley Street.
For my half 8 appointment, I was in the queue at 7.40. There were probably 10 people in front. Security and a queue comber are there to check your paperwork, remind you what you can't take in and direct you to security. The security guards already seemed tired of sending people away who still had remote control fobs away. If like me, you have a musical card from your fiance(e) in your bunch of evidence stuff, then be prepared to be turned back as well LOL (there's a bin in the park in front of the embassy)
Once inside the embassy, attend the front desk, show the relevant paperwork, receive a sticker with your number on it then into the waiting room to listen out for your number and window number. Don't expect anything on a grand scale, it's not. It's how I imagine it'll be when your waiting to sort out your licence at the DMV LOL. A large room, 12 windows down the side, more widows and restrooms off to the side, and a guy selling drinks and snacks down the far end.
The announcements are fairly clear, like the type you get in the post office. My number started with an I. There were other numbers starting with other letters I assume for other type of visa. There were only 11 I numbers called out in total.
I was pretty nervous the first time I was called up. Paperwork was checked, passport taken, fingerprints taken, then back to take a seat.
The next call I received wasn't from the clear automated voice calling my number, it was a guy on a mike calling me by name to the window so bear that in mind. Surprisingly, I wasn't too nervous at this point.
So, back to the window. the guy seemed friendly enough greeting me in that way that many Americans seem to greet people, the friendliness was professional, rather than genuine. First, raise my right hand and swear all the info in my file, and all the info I'm about to give is correct.
Then verify my fingerprints, then the interview. Uh oh.
Questions;
When and where did you and Samantha meet? As we met 13 years ago, he got me to elaborate a bit
Why the long time between meeting and getting engaged
What does she do for a living
What do you do for a living
Do you plan to do the same job in the US
Does she have children
Has she been married
When were you divorced
Do you have children
Why did you both choose to settle in the US
And that was it. I was told there and then I had been successful, he wished me luck with my new life in the US and that was that.
Pay for the courier service on the way out, job done. All in all, entered the embassy just before 8, was out at 10.
Overall, the whole experience was straightforward with no nasty surprises. Any one stressing out about attending the interview, needn't. After getting through the medical, this really is a walk in the park
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