robin1234

I suppose it totally depends how far you’re prepared to travel. In my case I was advised the ceremonies are held locally every six months, so I decided to go to Schenectady, 200 miles away across the mountains, where they hold them every week or two. The hotel we stayed at was a little strange, but all part of life’s rich tapestry.

pejp

I had my interview and test today, passed both, but didn't get approved! The officer was almost apologetic, as I'd specifically asked if it would be an issue when I was at my biometric appointment and was told it wouldn't affect anything, but our twins were born between my N400 filing, and today, and I didn't think to bring their birth certificates with me! He said he would approve as soon as he got copies of them, but couldn't do it until he received them.

He said the Denver office holds oath ceremonies every day, but because they serve such a large area, it'd still be nearly a month before I'd have mine. Overall the experience was great, officer was very friendly, but I wish I'd thought to bring them with me. Lesson learned, even if you think you won't need it, bring it.

pejp

Got my approval today! Oath ceremony scheduled for March 10th. I filed on Sep 17th, so that's just under 6 months from start to finish.

ScottUK1990

So this is the final breakdown of the journey from getting engaged, K-1 visa, to citizenship. Late posting but wanted to put it up here for anyone interested. Final citizenship ceremony ended up being a drive thru (lol) due to Covid restrictions. Final step for me is to get around to applying for a US passport.

• 20 September 2012 - Met my (future) wife.
• 31 March 2015 - Got engaged!
• 10 April 2015 - Fiancee filed I-129F
• 14 April 2015 - I-797C (receipt) received.
• 28 May 2015 - I-797 (approval) received.
• 25 June 2015 - US Embassy London received approved I-129F petition (LND case number and visa [K1] category on here, plus original I-129F copies).
• 1 July 2015 - NVC received I-129F petition.
• 13 July 2015 - DS-160 completed online.
• 24 July 2015 - Booked medical for 26 August.
• 27 July 2015 - Filed NOAR online.
• 26 August 2015 - Medical completed.
• 28 October 2015 - K1 Interview completed, visa approved! 202 days/almost 7 months start to finish.
• 04 November 2015 - Visa arrives in mail (along with envelope containing immigration file that mustn't be opened)!
• 28 December 2015 - Landed in Philadelphia on K-1 visa.
• 19 March 2016 - Got married!
• 25 March 2016 - AOS package received by USCIS.
• 19 April 2016 - Biometrics appointment.
• 8 June 2016 - Passed US driving permit test.
• 11 June 2016 - EAD/AP card arrived in mail!
• 1 July 2016 - Permanent Resident (green) Card arrived in mail!
• 13 July 2016 - Passed US Driving Test.
• 30 April 2018 - Submitted i751 removal of conditions packet.
• 25 June 2018 - Biometrics appointment for removal of conditions.
• 12 June 2019 - Application for Naturalization received.
• 28 January 2020 - Naturalization interview and civics test.
• 26 June 2020 - Citizenship/Naturalization Oath Ceremony and officially a US citizen!

• 2836 days since meeting My wife.
• 1914 days since getting engaged.
• 1642 days since arriving in the US on my K1 fiancé visa.