K1 Application UK to USA

[minkthecat 6]

This is my first post on this site. I am a UKC and will be marrying my fiance who is a USC and have applied for the K1. We were given a receipt dated 13th September and have heard nothing since. I realise that this is only 6 weeks but what is the optimistic and realistic idea of when an interview might be offered. Our lawyer, websites etc are all so vague. I was hoping to have been able to go over in December but is this now out of the question?

Realism required please!!!

Thanks in advance

[eRica&Toney 5]

This is my first post on this site. I am a UKC and will be marrying my fiance who is a USC and have applied for the K1. We were given a receipt dated 13th September and have heard nothing since. I realise that this is only 6 weeks but what is the optimistic and realistic idea of when an interview might be offered. Our lawyer, websites etc are all so vague. I was hoping to have been able to go over in December but is this now out of the question?

Realism required please!!!

Thanks in advance

Have you registered on the USCIS site as of yet? IF not, you need to do that in order to see your case last update. And if you read other's timeline on here it will help you know what to expect or at least what kind of wait you are looking at.

[ameribrit 37]

We have an NOA1 date of September 10th. You should expect an NOA2 hopefully in December. From the time of the petition leaving NVC to getting an interview is about 2 and a half to 3 months at the moment.

So expect a moving date of early to mid march. If it comes sooner, then great. All depends when NOA2 arrives.

[PurpleSky 19]

Have you checked with your lawyer. Sometimes they hold on to info. I would also register with the USCIS once you get your receipt number. I don't think you will be here by December but not long after that if it's any consolation.

[ameribrit 37]

Come join the VSC September filers http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/274047-september-2010-k1-filers/page__pid__4266771__st__360#entry4266771

[minkthecat 6]

Thanks for these super quick responses. I have indeed logged into the USCIS site to track the progress, however it merely says waiting for decision. Ameribrit, I assumed as much. March does seem more realistic on my recent research. I keep seeing the word touched on people's timelines. What does this mean?!

[minkthecat 6]

I have checked with the lawyer and we are up to speed.

[ameribrit 37]

Thanks for these super quick responses. I have indeed logged into the USCIS site to track the progress, however it merely says waiting for decision. Ameribrit, I assumed as much. March does seem more realistic on my recent research. I keep seeing the word touched on people's timelines. What does this mean?!

When you log into your account on the USCIS website, your last updated date on your case status is refered to as your last touch, here on VJ

[minkthecat 6]

Thanks Ameribrit. Have just checked in on the USCIS website and the application was touched on 3/10 so looks as though we are in exactly the same boat! Good luck!

[Aztec&Taino 144]

This is my first post on this site. I am a UKC and will be marrying my fiance who is a USC and have applied for the K1. We were given a receipt dated 13th September and have heard nothing since. I realise that this is only 6 weeks but what is the optimistic and realistic idea of when an interview might be offered. Our lawyer, websites etc are all so vague. I was hoping to have been able to go over in December but is this now out of the question?

Realism required please!!!

Thanks in advance

Hello,

Give or take two months, think of the process as a 6 month process, from sending the petition to interview time. So, maybe you will be able to come middle of March or sometime in April.

Best wishes!

[baron555 934]

I realise that this is only 6 weeks but what is the optimistic and realistic idea of when an interview might be offered.

About 6 months after initial filing.

Our lawyer, websites etc are all so vague.

Too bad because VJ here is very specific. The Guides ARE in English, so that might trip up some folks.

I was hoping to have been able to go over in December but is this now out of the question?

Yep, out of the question. Try more like next March/April.

Realism required please!!!

Thanks in advance

[Mal and Meg 12]

Hi, I got my NOA1 on July 12th and it seems to be taking forever im thinking its going to be february minimum before i get there so you might be waiting a bitty longer! Hopefully it starts speeding up soon as its taking forever.....

[JlovesA 109]

Hi, I got my NOA1 on July 12th and it seems to be taking forever im thinking its going to be february minimum before i get there so you might be waiting a bitty longer! Hopefully it starts speeding up soon as its taking forever.....

The OP filed through VSC which has been moving along faster than CSC.

[Nik+Heather 121]

Do you like statistics? Check out the link at the top of the page called Immigration Timelines. It's white text on the top blue bar. You might need to stretch your window sideways because it wraps funny. There are lots of bits of data and charts to look at. I looked at it quite a lot when trying to set a date for our wedding, and may help you with setting your expectations.

[minkthecat 6]

Thanks for the latest comments. It really is a huge support to get these messages. I think the most irritating aspect of all of this is the unknown, fuzzy waiting we all have to do, whilst seemingly nothing is happening. I am going to join up to the September filers to see how we compare to the rest. Does anybody know the protocol on travelling to the US whilst the application is pending and what impact, if any this has on one's application?