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K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Woohoo!!! I can work!!! Case status was updated today and the work authorization has been approved :-)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-12 15:32:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Excited at the prospect of seeing some work permits appearing on doorsteps this month!!! YAY to the thought of becoming a step closer to normality and away from being an 'alien'!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-02-04 07:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

What a happy day - you look great! :)

Finally got around to opening a bank account yesterday - first foreign bank account ever! Biometrics on Friday this week... feels great to be doing something! :D


Remember to take your marriage certificate! Jason starts a new job down in the thick of Government Ville in DC on Monday which is mucho excitement but also providing a nice dose of stress trying to balance where to live/commute from without paying thru the roof for a 500sqft apartment!!!

I haven't got my name on a bank account yet but Jason got me a credit card joint to his account so I still build credit that way :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-23 13:57:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Biometrics done! I think about 25 people all had an 8am appointment but I was out again by 8.30 :) Only potential problem I had was that I hadn't read anywhere that I had to take my marriage certificate as I had Travis on the form and McGregor on my passport so they needed to see proof...thankfully I carry a copy in my handbag so problem averted! So ladies...take note...if you want your married name...take your marriage certificate :lol: Also...at Baltimore anyway...it says on the letter not to bring cellphones so I left mine in the car...well EVERYONE had one!!! One person used it and got told not to so I guess you just aren't allowed to use them but they don't scan your bag or anything so you can take it in with you :lol:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-11 16:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
[quote name='Shezita' timestamp='1357661486' post='5909672']
I can relate.... lol!

Me too!!! I consider myself a "Modern Housewife"!!! Cooking, cleaning, shopping, GYM, XBOX!!!!! :rofl:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-09 12:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Speaking of jobs, what are you guys doing about work? Rob has a few leads from friends who want to put him in contact with their employers, but he hasn't applied anywhere. When can a person apply? After getting the SSN? After the employment authorization goes through?


I'm not sure when we're actually allowed to apply...my thinking is that submitting an application indicates that you are eligible for employment. However i think if you spoke to someone directly or thru a friend, you could note an interest and explain your situation. Jason knew this job was a potential before I arrived so I've not started looking yet...i guess i should once it's all confirmed and we know we're moving!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-03 15:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!! :dancing:

Loving all the updates!!! I have my biometrics appointment on the 11th in Baltimore :yes: In the waiting game of USCIS status checking again!!! :rofl: Jason is in the final stages of pre-employment for a job that will move us into DC so i'm waiting to do the driving test so I don't have to then pay again to get a new one when we move!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2013-01-03 13:15:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-24 16:36:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

I believe you should do two photos for each, but the photos I got were not that good, so I only sent the two that I had already - So I'm expecting an RFE on the EAD.


Thanks! I got 4 just in case so I reckon i'll just send them all then...one less thing for them to RFE me on!! I see you got your drivers license...congrats! We're possibly moving soon so have to decide...get one in MD with maiden name and get it changed when we move and I get ID with my married name...or just wait! I read somewhere you can drive for a year on your UK license so just waiting for now...hopefully that's right lol!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 13:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hey all! Great reading all the updates and good news :)

For those who have sent their AOS/WP forms together...did you send 2 photos for each or just 2 in total? Still waiting for our official wedding certificate from Hawaii but just going to go ahead and send it all in with the temporary one and see what happens! I can handle an RFE now...at least we're together and married lo!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-12 12:53:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Yes and yes the control number is the nonimmigrant visa number and the Annotation should be the alien number (A number), this should be the same number as the one on the NOA2.


I'm so confused!!! Keep reading different things - red number is the visa number, or control number is?! We're still debating whether or not to chance the temporary marriage certificate! Think we might just go for it so that we can mail both the AOS and WP together now and save money...worst they can do is hit us with an RFE for the real one!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-12-07 14:46:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS!!!!!

Ok this I-485 form is bringing up questions in my mind!!! Here was me thinking I was good at forms :rofl: Any help appreciated :)

Part 1 - Family Name - I put my married name right?
"A#" - Is this the "Annotation" number on the VISA in my passport?

Part 3 - Nonimmigrant Visa Number - is this the "Control Number" on the VISA?

Part 5 - I sign my married name right?!

Thanks! Sarah :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-28 12:27:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Hey guys...quick question...we were told in Hawaii that our wedding cerficate could take a couple of months to arrive, however we could go online and print our temporary one which we have done. Any idea if that will do for the AOS??? Anyone else had this or is it just Hawaii time we're dealing with!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-25 16:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Wedding = PERFECT!
Hawaii = INCREDIBLE!
Honeymoon = A DREAM!

I'll add a photo of our wedding to my profile :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-19 14:41:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
YAY :dance:
Friday flights were amazing and easy...POE at Baltimore was a breeze...being met by Jason looking very handsome carrying a gorgeous single red rose was INCREDIBLE!!! Saturday we actually got on a plane TOGETHER!!! Now in Hawaii all rested up and ready to get married in around 8 hours!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-11 13:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

:D So happy for you, it's so good to be back with your partner. Have an awesome wedding and I hope to hear a bit about Hawaii as we'll be honeymooning there after wedding 2 :)


Thank you :) We're having a week on Kauai and a week on Oahu so i'll let you know about them both :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-08 16:26:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Lol! That bit was very stressful for me...we waited 12 days for mine. Happy flying tomorrow!!


Thank u! I'm all packed up and cases are in the car ready to head to the airport in the morning :dance: SO EXCITED!!!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-08 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
I just RAN down our pathway to greet a bewildered courier man who then laughed and said, "I'm guessing you know what's in this?!" :rofl:
VISA in hand...guess this packing better step up a pace...fly to Jason on Friday!!! :dance: :joy: :luv:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-07 05:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

well turkey is strict. they said we just need to send some papers in the mail with the passport and we will get the visa :/
i was so sad. because they want all types of proof. i didnt print out any convos because we mainly talk... but they wanted that
and they said i didnt have my affadavit and i am 100% sure that i had that.

Praying for everything to be sorted as quick as possible :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-06 15:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Was too busy last night celebrating to come back and post, but...Aaron was approved for his visa, right on the spot! YAY! The interview (with the infamous Nairobi blonde lady, or her replacement, no less) took only 3 minutes, and the CO didn't even look at any of the mountain of documents or photos I sent with him. We're waiting now for his passport with the visa in it to be ready so he can travel.


FANTASTIC news!!! Enjoy the celebrations as i'm sure they're not over yet! :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-06 04:14:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

my fiance is at the interview. they dont open until 8. and his interview time is 8. wish us luck . hopefully we will be seeing a POE soon. and can buy his ticket today!


YAY! Hope all goes well...look forward to hearing the news :thumbs:

The interview was a success! Now to wait on the front lawn every day for the mailman! :P


Great news!! I'm waiting for the mailman too!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-06 02:42:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

So I entered IAD last Tuesday, I couldn't feel more welcome than this time!

A day after sandy hit the east coast there was no line at all at customs and I was the first to arrive at the non US citizens line. A friendly officer helped me who seemed to be very excited about us getting married. She checked everything quickly and asked some questions. After that she told me I have to go to desk B just to let them double check all the paperwork but that I'm good. 2nd officer was as nice as the first one. He just checked the paperwork and called me to his desk to say: welcome to America and Congratulations!

I'm here now a week, finally over my jet lag and all stress relief. Wedding is this Saturday. I can't believe it's finally here!


That's great news! Enjoy the next week and all the best for Saturday...Lord willing, my passport will be back from the embassy and i'll be stateside on Friday and we'll be getting married on Sunday!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-04 16:03:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hi from Kenya, everyone! Just a quick post to let you all know that Aaron's medical exam went just fine, and we're now gearing up for his interview on Monday. Will post again to let you know how it went. Good to read about all the approvals and weddings, and best wishes to all the others going for interviews soon.


Hope all goes well for you tomorrow :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-04 15:50:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey everyone, I've been MIA for a while, but just wanted to let everyone know that my fiancee passed her interview! :dance: :dance: :dance:


Congratulations!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-01 12:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Thanks for the congrats - having a wee down time before heading out to be tourists with the family - since we had to fly down and stay anyway we're staying 2 nights and having a last wee family holiday :) So thought i'd take a wee moment to revisit my morning...

5.45am - gave up on sleep!
6.30am - time to get up and shower
7.30am - left hotel to walk the 2.5 miles to the Embassy mostly thru Hyde Park - nice relaxing walk :)
8.30 - phone deposited at pharmacy and in line for security at the embassy! After emptying my bag and everything going thru the scanner separately following the scanner showing electronics, he finally asked if I had any cards that have batteries or anything and I thought - OH YEAH!!!!! I had 2 cards in the file that Jason had sent that speak to me!! He took them back out to mum who had been waiting to see me in ok and gave them to her! Bag repacked, rescanned and off I went to go in!
8.40am - sitting in embassy - let the wait commence!
9.00am - Called to window 14 where I had to submit all the forms - birth/police certificates and affidavit with supporting evidence. Finger prints taken. She asked a couple of times if I had been previously married - I felt like saying "Yes ma'am I AM 32 and never married!!" After seeing the Government headed employer letter she asked when Jason had returned to the US so obviously assumed he had been here and we met here so I put her right!
9.45am - INTERVIEW TIME!!!
Fingerprints checked and sworn with right hand raised to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth lol!!!
Questions:
When did you meet? August 2nd 2011
When did you return to the UK? End of September
How often have you seen each other since then? Just talked thru our year
When did you get engaged? February
So that was just 6 months after meeting? Yes sir, you know, we are both 32 and we knew what we were looking for in a partner and had been praying a lot about meeting the ONE.
How do your parents feel about it all? They love him so are happy for me!
How do you keep in contact? - Video chat, magic jack, email, cards
Where does he live? Frederick - he works at Fort Detrick
Do you have savings or will your fiance be supporting you fully? - I have savings due to selling my flat which we have used some of to pay off his car and student loans so we can start married life debt free - he seemed impressed by that!
Where is his family from? Knoxville, TN
Does he have brothers or sisters? 1 brother, 2 sisters
Who is the oldest? his brother - he's 10 years older
What is his name? Charlie
Does he have family? 2 sons
What are there names? Caleb and Ben
How old are they? 18 and 15
What school is Caleb going to go to? He's not sure what he wants to do yet so hasn't gone to school this year

All felt very much like just chatting - not like an interrogation at all even tho it looks like it after writing all that down!!! It was all very relaxed and he was smiling all thru it so I did too!!!

He told me it was approved and altho I was SCREAMING and jumping up and down inside I managed to maintain composure and just grinned excessively and said thank you a lot and wished him a good day!

Went to the courier desk to pay for delivery - tried to do the guaranteed before 8am but earliest they would do for where I live was before 12pm. I asked if paying a few £s more for that would prioritize me over standard payments and she said yes so I went for it! What's another £4 in the grand scheme of things lol!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-01 09:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Come on Sarah....! I'm dying to know..... :D


LOL :rofl: Sorry to keep you waiting...APPROVED!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: I'll gather my thoughts and write more later!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-11-01 08:23:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Congrats Kimmie...and thanks! Fantastic pictures Terri :)
Thanks for the good luck thoughts :thumbs:
Sarah xx
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-31 12:25:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
WOW time has flown by!!! Flying down to London today ready for my interview tomorrow!!! :dance: 3 HUGE files...1 with all 'official' stuff - forms, medical stuff, affidavit blah blah, 1 with EVIDENCE and 1 with all our travel/wedding/honeymoon plans and correspondence! I'm not sure it's possible to have more so praying that I have everything they could possibly ask for :thumbs: Now I just need to make sure I say the right thing too!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-31 00:51:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Congratulations to the newly weds :) :dance: :dance: :dance:

Praying for anyone in the North East and in the line of Hurricane Sandy and also those who have travel plans this week. Jason was home at his mother's in Knoxville at the weekend and thankfully his boss called yesterday to tell him the base he works on would be closed today and probably tomorrow so he should just stay in TN. I'm almost thankful I don't head over until next week.
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-29 03:13:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Well that was a little stressful.. BUT Visa granted. We pick it up at the Consulate on Thursday. So now we find our flights and book them for Thursday night. Wedding at City Hall Friday afternoon. Won't be feeling my perky self but it will be nice to be there...
Hope everyone else had a good interview.

hugs to all
Terri :dance: :dance: :dance: :thumbs: (F)


Congrats!!! :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-22 15:07:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?
Well it's the 16th and it's 16 days until my interview!!! Having a few quiet(er) days this week before more madness commences next week with family from England visiting. I'm having a hen do on Saturday which is a hen/goodbye :)
I advertised my car for sale on gumtree yesterday as available on the 8th November...someone came last night and again today to see it and have put down a deposit to then pay in full on the 8th!!! It's amazing to see everything fall into place and I thank God for His provision :thumbs:

Hope everyone's having a good week, whatever stage of the journey you are in :)

Sarah xx
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-16 14:44:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

:dance: My fiancee's visa has been approooooooooooooooved :dance:


Fantastic!!! Congrats :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-15 12:47:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Hey Guys

Just droping by to say 2 days till our interview!!!!

I will keep everyone up to date thank you guys!!!


Hope all goes well :thumbs:

we got our VISA APPROVED GUYS!!!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:


Fantastic news!!! :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-15 06:37:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Congratulations to everyone that has progress. As I type, I'm lying on the floor looking at Heather in our lovely apartment :) I haven't yet unpacked my cases, it just great to be here, finally! :D

So, how was things yesterday? I had a good flight, it was difficult with the final farewells to family at the airport. At Dulles the only hiccup was that I hadn't got an I-94 form on the flight - I guess they give them out then, I had done the customs form. So when I got to the immigration desk and said that I was here on a K-1 the immigration officer asked if I'll filled out the I-94, I said no and he gave me one to go and fill in. I then got in the queue for the same immigration desk again. The immigration officer was quite nice and chatty, he did ask some questions customs style ones and a couple about me and Heather - nothing difficult.

He asked if we had a wedding planned, I told him we had and it was October 27th. He said, really? You're serious? I said yes. He then said that it was his wedding anniversary! :) He then went on to say when I'd have to leave the country if we didn't get married (90 days), which came out as January 9th, which happened to be his birthday!

He stapled the I-94 in my passport and stamped the passport. He also wrote a big zero over the Entries bit of the Visa that had said one. He gave that back to me and then sent me on my way. I picked up my cases and then headed to customs, no problems or questions at customs - I think because the immigration officer had already dealt with it.

Then just a short walk to the 1st and then 2nd exit doors and in to Heather's arms :)


Wonderful to hear Gavin...so happy for you and Heather and look forward to the same straight forward experience in 27 days!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-13 11:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

APPROVED!!!!!!


Fantastic!!! So happy for you :)
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-12 05:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Yup, Knoxville's where we're at :D


Too funny!! We'll be in town for Christmas! :dance:

Thinking of you today and praying that all goes well and look forward to hearing the happy news :thumbs:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-12 01:59:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Would love to meet you guys! I'm also connecting with a 7 hour overlay, we're in TN.

Michel thank you but we booked the tickets already, we had a bit of a struggle because Butch is flying in to spend a few days in the UK then we'll fly back together, marrying up the itineraries was a nightmare!

I'm on the train to London right now, interview in the morning... any tips? :D


Where in TN are you??

I've spent over a year in Knoxville and it's kinda my US home! Altho he works near DC now, it's where Jason and I actually met as he's originally from there and his mother is there!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-11 14:21:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

Mary, we'd love to meet you two! If folks are ever interested in meeting in person, it would be nice to organize a meet up somewhere in the next year :D

With the exception of 3 years, I've lived in C'ville since 1996 and LOVE it.

Heather


I am doing a master thru Liberty University in Lynchburg! Mostly online but had 5 week intensives on campus and love it down there :) Got 3 years left to finish 4 classes so it's on hold at present until all the VISA expenses are done with!!!
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-11 10:40:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

How Exciting!!!!! In the nick of time too :D This will be SLMcT next week... are you guys crazy?? Have you nails left to bite????:rofl:

Gavin I've just noticed you're immigrating through DC (is that Dulles?) - would you mind posting your review when you're settled? I'm following through behind you (hopefully) on 28th.

How nice it will be to be able to talk about moving to the States without saying words like 'hopefully' and 'if I can'!!


I WISH i was next week!! Not quite yet...my interview's the 1st Nov but yeah i'll have that nervous wait! Are you all going to be living in the DC area? We're about an hour away but Jason might be moving jobs to working in DC so a move closer might be on the cards!

Sarah x

Rob was approved!!! He'll be sending me details about he interview later, so I will post them when I have them!

Congrats to getting the visa, Gavin! I'm sure tomorrow is going to be the best day ever for you and Heather :)


FANTASIC NEWS!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-11 09:56:00
K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Case Filing and Progress ReportsAny February 2012 filers?

4.00am, Wake up.....CHECK
4.40am, Get ready and get leave for work.....CHECK
5.20am, Arrive at work.....CHECK
6am-8am, Wait.....CHECK
8.00am, No delivery yet, slight worry.....CHECK
8.10am, Look around to find a phone number for DX to talk to someone.....CHECK
8.20am, Call and find courier is stuck in traffic.....CHECK
9.03am, Delivery.....CHECK
9.05am, Check that envelope is there and unopened.....CHECK
9.06am, Check that passport is my passport and has the visa in it.....CHECK
9.10am, Big smile.....CHECK
9.37am, Clock watching for online check in for flight at 10.10am.....CHECK

In other words, I have finally held the illusive visa in my hands :D


YAY!!!!! :dance: What a wonderful feeling that must be :) Enjoy your last day of work and the joy of leaving at the end of the day knowing it's the last time because you FLY TOMORROW TO SEE HEATHER!!!!! :dance: :dance: :dance:
SLMcTFemaleUnited Kingdom2012-10-11 03:41:00