Kas' K-1 Journey
Feb 24th 2015, 10:15 pm
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Hi K_London,
Congratulations on all the progress that's been made so far with your application. I have an ongoing K-1 application too but it's going a lot less well (see my post: http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...is-nvc-852574/).
I was wondering, what date did you receive your I-797? And what date did the NVC receive your approved petition?
My I-797 got lost somewhere between USCIS and NVC back in October but this was only realised 3 weeks ago and since then there's been no progress in finding it that we're aware of. We're trying to decide whether we persevere, start a new application or change our plans completely. It would be interesting to see how long some of the earlier stages have taken for you as your experience is still quite current.
Before everyone warns me, I fully understand that every case is different and I would never rely on someone else's time-line as an indicator of current processing times - it would just be interesting to know.
Thank you and good luck with the next steps.
Congratulations on all the progress that's been made so far with your application. I have an ongoing K-1 application too but it's going a lot less well (see my post: http://britishexpats.com/forum/marri...is-nvc-852574/).
I was wondering, what date did you receive your I-797? And what date did the NVC receive your approved petition?
My I-797 got lost somewhere between USCIS and NVC back in October but this was only realised 3 weeks ago and since then there's been no progress in finding it that we're aware of. We're trying to decide whether we persevere, start a new application or change our plans completely. It would be interesting to see how long some of the earlier stages have taken for you as your experience is still quite current.
Before everyone warns me, I fully understand that every case is different and I would never rely on someone else's time-line as an indicator of current processing times - it would just be interesting to know.
Thank you and good luck with the next steps.
Feb 24th 2015, 10:42 pm
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Kas, I don't see any problem here.
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Feb 24th 2015, 11:23 pm
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Thanks Rene!
I know the K-1 is not really a big deal but it is still nerve wracking for me because I feel like our relationship plans are all at the fate of the Consular Officer!
I know the K-1 is not really a big deal but it is still nerve wracking for me because I feel like our relationship plans are all at the fate of the Consular Officer!
Feb 26th 2015, 2:33 am
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Hey everyone,
Just an update. I had my medical today and apparently, everything is great. The file should reach the Embassy on Tue/Wed next week. I was told if I don't get a call within 48h everything is fine. Which she said it most likely will be. So I am excited!
I have done the DS-160, paid the MRV and submitted my Notification of Applicant Readiness. Because I did all that before the medical, that wont be a problem, right?
I know I asked a similar question just yesterday, but I want to make 100% sure in case I need to do something now!
Cheers,
Kas
Just an update. I had my medical today and apparently, everything is great. The file should reach the Embassy on Tue/Wed next week. I was told if I don't get a call within 48h everything is fine. Which she said it most likely will be. So I am excited!
I have done the DS-160, paid the MRV and submitted my Notification of Applicant Readiness. Because I did all that before the medical, that wont be a problem, right?
I know I asked a similar question just yesterday, but I want to make 100% sure in case I need to do something now!
Cheers,
Kas
Feb 26th 2015, 3:33 am
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Right.
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Feb 28th 2015, 11:54 am
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You needn't have really paid the MRV until you were sure the medical would have been sent to the embassy but thats fine.
You do not need to do anything now.
You'll just have to wait for a letter from the Embassy now telling you of your interview date which should be relatively soon and make sure you have all the relevant documents.
Just a FYI I had my medical on the 18th of this month and got my interview date on 27th! Although every case is different, that should give you a time frame of when to expect your letter and it's on to the interview!
Good luck (:
You do not need to do anything now.
You'll just have to wait for a letter from the Embassy now telling you of your interview date which should be relatively soon and make sure you have all the relevant documents.
Just a FYI I had my medical on the 18th of this month and got my interview date on 27th! Although every case is different, that should give you a time frame of when to expect your letter and it's on to the interview!
Good luck (:
Apr 7th 2015, 10:30 pm
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Hi everyone,
I have my K-1 interview tomorrow at the London Embassy and I'm so nervous!!
We have double checked the documents I am taking and my police report says "No Trace", so I guess that should help. But I can't stop reading about K-1 denials on Google/Forums!
Our situation should be simple enough?
-Both never married before
-No kids
-Similar age (5 years apart)
-Both college educated
-No criminal record (on UKC end) - Chris has a DUI.
-Visit each other regularly (last trip was New York Feb 2015)
Do you guys think there is anything to worry about?
I hope I get approved, as I have booked my ticket to Portland for the 8th May! I am excited and nervous at the same time!
I guess we'll find out in 24h!
KC
I have my K-1 interview tomorrow at the London Embassy and I'm so nervous!!
We have double checked the documents I am taking and my police report says "No Trace", so I guess that should help. But I can't stop reading about K-1 denials on Google/Forums!
Our situation should be simple enough?
-Both never married before
-No kids
-Similar age (5 years apart)
-Both college educated
-No criminal record (on UKC end) - Chris has a DUI.
-Visit each other regularly (last trip was New York Feb 2015)
Do you guys think there is anything to worry about?
I hope I get approved, as I have booked my ticket to Portland for the 8th May! I am excited and nervous at the same time!
I guess we'll find out in 24h!
KC
Apr 7th 2015, 10:49 pm
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Sounds like you should be fine. I always thought K1 denials were fairly rare; I'm surprised you could find so many denial stories out there.
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Apr 7th 2015, 10:56 pm
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If that's what you're looking for, that's what you'll get. In the 17 years that I've been following this forum and its progenitor, I can count on one hand the number of K-1 denials that I've seen. The K-1 approval rate is 99.5% but, for some unknown reason, many people believe they're in the 0.5% of folks who get denied. I don't know what it is! I think, perhaps, that people go brain dead or lose all common sense when they start the immigration process. It's completely irrational.
No... so, step away from the computer and get on with life.
Ian
Do you guys think there is anything to worry about?
Ian
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Apr 7th 2015, 11:13 pm
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Thanks Rene and Ian.
Ian - you're right, I need to get a grip! I will not be doing any more googling.
In fact, I better go grab some lunch and take a walk down the Thames - it's gorgeous over here today. I better enjoy it as soon I'll be a loooong way from all of these sights.
Cheers for calming me down guys. Hopefully, I can message tomorrow saying I've been approved!!
KC
Ian - you're right, I need to get a grip! I will not be doing any more googling.
In fact, I better go grab some lunch and take a walk down the Thames - it's gorgeous over here today. I better enjoy it as soon I'll be a loooong way from all of these sights.
Cheers for calming me down guys. Hopefully, I can message tomorrow saying I've been approved!!
KC
Apr 8th 2015, 10:09 pm
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Morning everyone 
I got approved!!!
I am so happy, but knackered! I've been up since 5:45am and I'm at my desk wanting to die haha.
So, I am flying to Portland,OR on the 8th May!!! I am so happy I can finally be with Chris!
So, I've read that CEAC is supposed to update? It should go to 'AP', no?
Can a Mod change the title of my thread to "Kas' K-1 journey" please?
Cheers,
Kas
I got approved!!!
I am so happy, but knackered! I've been up since 5:45am and I'm at my desk wanting to die haha.
So, I am flying to Portland,OR on the 8th May!!! I am so happy I can finally be with Chris!
So, I've read that CEAC is supposed to update? It should go to 'AP', no?
Can a Mod change the title of my thread to "Kas' K-1 journey" please?
Cheers,
Kas
Apr 8th 2015, 10:11 pm
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re: Kas' K-1 Journey
Morning everyone
I got approved!!!
I am so happy, but knackered! I've been up since 5:45am and am at my desk wanting to die haha.
So, I am flying to Portland,OR on the 8th May!!! I am so happy I can finally be with Chris!
So, I've read that CEAC is supposed to update? It should go to 'AP', no?
Can a Mod change the title of my thread to "Kas' K-1 journey" please?
Cheers,
Kas
I got approved!!!
I am so happy, but knackered! I've been up since 5:45am and am at my desk wanting to die haha.
So, I am flying to Portland,OR on the 8th May!!! I am so happy I can finally be with Chris!
So, I've read that CEAC is supposed to update? It should go to 'AP', no?
Can a Mod change the title of my thread to "Kas' K-1 journey" please?
Cheers,
Kas
Yes, your CEAC should change to AP, give it a couple of days.
Apr 8th 2015, 10:35 pm
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Thanks BunnyGirl!
Will be on the lookout for that
Will be on the lookout for that
Apr 9th 2015, 12:14 am
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Thanks Ian!
AOS playtime starts soon...
KC
AOS playtime starts soon...
KC
