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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Hi everyone,

I have been reading the posts in this forum since February and now have done the first step in getting my fiancee here. Alot of information here and excellent resources.

What are the common obstacles that I will face in the up coming weeks. I think my case is pretty clear cut but don't we all?? :yes:

Does having an attorney fill out the forms and making sure everything is up to par a good idea? Do they prevent less headaches?

I'm sure I will have more questions as the days pass. You guys are great!!

K1 Time Line

Don and Linh

October 22, 2006 - Sent I-129F

November 2, 2006 - NOA1

January 30, 2007 - NOA2

February 8, 2007 - Arrives at NVC

February 12, 2007 - Arrives at Consultate in HCMC

February 28, 2007 - Consulate sends out Packet 3

March 8, 2007 - Packet 3 recieved

May 11, 2007 - Packet 3 recieved by Consulate

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Vietnam
Timeline

Hi s2convt,

Welcome to VisaJourney.

Your next step is waiting for your NOA1 to arrive.

I can speak from our experience in saying that we didn't use a lawyer of any sorts. From other posts that I've read in the past, many people ran into more trouble using a lawyer than others that did not. We relied on the VisaJourney guides and example forms, as well as the great network of advice and experience from fellow Vietnam VisaJourney members.

Keep your questions coming. There aren't stupid questions on VisaJourney!

Best of luck to you both!

STL_HCMC

Edited by STL_HCMC

K1 Timeline

12/27/2005...I-129F Sent (Nebraska Service Center)

07/19/2006...Visa Approved

AOS Timeline

01/23/2007...AOS Sent

03/08/2007...AOS Approved

Removing Conditions

01/12/2009...I-751 Sent

06/10/2009...I-751 Approved

Naturalization

03/27/2010...N-400 Sent

11/21/2011...Approval

12/09/2011...Oath Ceremony

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Philippines
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Hi everyone,

I have been reading the posts in this forum since February and now have done the first step in getting my fiancee here. Alot of information here and excellent resources.

What are the common obstacles that I will face in the up coming weeks. I think my case is pretty clear cut but don't we all?? :yes:

Does having an attorney fill out the forms and making sure everything is up to par a good idea? Do they prevent less headaches?

I'm sure I will have more questions as the days pass. You guys are great!!

My fiancee and I studied up on the k-1 visa process for several months here on VJ before beginning the process. We got our forms submitted just before the IMBRA change went into effect. She arrived here 8 days ago after 9 months of bureaucratic red tape and forms. Ours was a simple, clear cut case. We both agree on the same thing about this whole process.... Filling out the forms is the easy part. No need to pay the big money to an attorney to answer a handful of simple questions on forms. The hard part is the waiting and wondering. Think it through - ask questions when you have doubts - check, double check, and TRIPLE CHECK every form before submitting!!! and expect the visa journey to take a long time. Be patient. Be patient. Be patient.

-D & A-

July 7, 2004 - Met Aimee in a chatroom

Dec. 25, 2005 - Went to Phils to meet her the first time

January 7, 2006 - Mailed I-129F to Nebraska Service Center.

January 27, 2006 - Received NOA1.

April 18, 2006 @1859 cst - NOA2 - APPROVED!

July 15, 2006 - Packet 4 received

September1, 2006 - Medical

September 8, 2006 - Interview - APPROVED!

October 15, 2006 - Arrived in USA

November 4, 2006 --- WEDDING!!!

April 20, 2007 - Mailed AOS

May 18, 2007 - Biometrics

July 26, 2007---GREEN CARD!(no interview)

April 13, 2009 - Mailed I-751 for Removal of Conditions

May 5, 2009 - NOA (extension approved)

May 18, 2009 - Biometrics appointment arrived today-scheduled for May 29, 2009

August 13, 2009 - Approval for removal of conditions (originally delayed due to RFE)

August 20, 2009 - 10 year green card arrived in mail

June 9, 2010</ - Treygan Isaiah is born

June, 21, 2010 - My adoption of Nathan is finalized

No lawyers and no problems

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Filed: Country: Vietnam
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Hi s2convt,

From other posts that I've read in the past, many people ran into more trouble using a lawyer than others that did not.

I can attest to that.

20-July -03 Meet Nicole

17-May -04 Divorce Final. I-129F submitted to USCIS

02-July -04 NOA1

30-Aug -04 NOA2 (Approved)

13-Sept-04 NVC to HCMC

08-Oc t -04 Pack 3 received and sent

15-Dec -04 Pack 4 received.

24-Jan-05 Interview----------------Passed

28-Feb-05 Visa Issued

06-Mar-05 ----Nicole is here!!EVERYBODY DANCE!

10-Mar-05 --US Marriage

01-Nov-05 -AOS complete

14-Nov-07 -10 year green card approved

12-Mar-09 Citizenship Oath Montebello, CA

May '04- Mar '09! The 5 year journey is complete!

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Vietnam
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Keep your questions coming. There aren't stupid questions on VisaJourney!

AMEN!!!

Welcome to VJ

"You always get what you've always gotten if you always do what you always did."

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Welcome to VJ. i think Trey said it all, pay attention to detail and deal with the waiting. I didn't use an attorney and blew right through the process just by following the guides and advise here on VJ. Good Luck!

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United States & Republic of the Philippines

"Life is hard; it's harder if you're stupid." John Wayne

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
Timeline

Thanks guys.

Now I am just figuring out what all the abbreviations you use stand for.. :blush:

K1 Time Line

Don and Linh

October 22, 2006 - Sent I-129F

November 2, 2006 - NOA1

January 30, 2007 - NOA2

February 8, 2007 - Arrives at NVC

February 12, 2007 - Arrives at Consultate in HCMC

February 28, 2007 - Consulate sends out Packet 3

March 8, 2007 - Packet 3 recieved

May 11, 2007 - Packet 3 recieved by Consulate

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Vietnam
Timeline

Like??? Make a list and read the Guides/FAQ :dance::dance::dance:

"You always get what you've always gotten if you always do what you always did."

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