Our K1 Timeline
...IN PROGRESS...
| October 2001: | We become a couple. | |
| April 2002: | We meet and spend a blissful two weeks together. | |
| May 2002: | Steve returns to England, and we realize that we cannot live without each other and begin discussing marriage. | |
| June 2002: | Kim meets with the International Programs Office at the university she works for and confirms that the K1 Visa is the best (and fastest) way to go. | |
| July 2003: | Steve flies back to Norfolk to spend more time with Kim and fill out the I-129F paperwork | |
| August 14, 2003: | Kim overnights the I-129F package to the Vermont Service Center | |
| August 15, 2003: | "Your item was delivered at 2:45 pm on August 15, 2003 in SAINT ALBANS, VT 05479 to INS. The item was signed for by P NOVACK." | |
| August 20, 2003: |
NOA1 Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: Your I129F PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) was received on August 20, 2003. We mailed you a receipt with information about processing. It is taking between 30 and 45 days for us to process this kind of case. We will mail you a decision as soon as processing is complete. |
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| September 17, 2003: |
Went to check status online and it said it was not available. Called the Customer Service Number at the bottom and it said we've BEEN APPROVED! Hallelujiah! Application Type: I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E) Current Status: This case has been approved. On September 16, 2003, an approval notice was mailed. If 14 days have passed and you have not received this notice, you may wish to verify or update your address. To update your address, please call the National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. | |
| September 22, 2003: | Received official NOA2 dated 10/16/2003 in the mail today! | |
| September 25, 2003: | National Visa Center receives our file from Vermont | |
| September 30, 2003: | National Visa Center approval. Our file is on its way to London! | |
| October 11, 2003: | Steve receives Packet 3 | |
| October 17, 2003: | Steve mails Packet 3 back to the US Embassy - London | |
| November 18, 2003: | Steve finally receives Packet 4 with interview date of 12/3/3! | |
| December 3, 2003: | After 112 days, Steve has his interview in London and receives his K1 Visa! | |
| December 12, 2003: | Steve flies to Washington Dulles! | |
| December 17, 2003: | Wedding day :) :) | |
| December 18, 2003: | Steve applies for his Social Security Number. |