A question for you veterans

[educator_71 22]

Which process was more difficult- the initial k1 application process or AOS? Just want to know what to expect for the future. Maybe they were both difficult. What was the most difficult part for you? Thanks.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

Neither was difficult.

K1 was easy process wise, papers not hard to fill out, information not hard to gather. Interview easy, medical easy.

AOS paperwork was easy, information to gather was easy.

And so far just been waiting for approval.

[tayurshu 37]

So far the K-1 process has been a little frustrating at times, mainly due to other not knowing what to do (particularly with fingerprinting for my police report here) and gathering my vaccination history and getting them up to date before my medical (so I didn't have to pay). However, these are individual things and not by any means representative of the norm. Good tip is to keep everything organised and have a rough plan of dates for when you want to get everything done. That'll assist you in lining all your ducks up in a row for the interview stage at Consulate. Unfortunately I waited too long to get my medical and had to have it the day after my interview... This caused a couple of weeks of delays and pushed me into this current issues of no visas being printed worldwide.

Can't speak to AOS, yet.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

Forms/process-wise, neither was overly difficult.

I'd say AOS is easier. You're together, you've married your partner, and you're settling in together. It's always easier doing it together than thousands of miles apart.

[educator_71 22]

I was thinking the same thing ChicagoSarah, I just want to get fiance here first then worry about everything else then.

All while preparing for the next stage.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

I was thinking the same thing ChicagoSarah, I just want to get fiance here first then worry about everything else then.

All while preparing for the next stage.

I think AOS is easier the sooner you do it. So much of the information is the same/similar to the K-1. Plus, you won't have to redo the medical if you file while it's still valid. Not to mention that it makes the immigrant a bit more official and able to settle into life in America more quickly.

[Shauneg 762]

Bet my left hand most people would say waiting between noa1 and noa 2 was the worst part. Everything else is easy if you're legitimate. There are a few pain in the butt consulates out there.....they have had pains.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

Bet my left hand most people would say waiting between noa1 and noa 2 was the worst part. Everything else is easy if you're legitimate. There are a few pain in the butt consulates out there.....they have had pains.

Agree about the time between NOA1 & 2 being the worst. It's the not knowing...and constantly changing timelines. After that, everything seems easier. Even with AOS, if you apply for the EAD/AP, then not knowing when the green card will arrive isn't that big of a deal. Nowhere near as stressful as the wait between K-1 notices!

[Tracey&Greg 33]

Bet my left hand most people would say waiting between noa1 and noa 2 was the worst part. Everything else is easy if you're legitimate. There are a few pain in the butt consulates out there.....they have had pains.

lol I completely agree. It honestly felt like an eternity waiting for our NOA2. After we received it, it honestly felt like time flew by and the next thing I knew I was hugging my fiance at the airport.

[Hank_ 9,171]

Which process was more difficult- the initial k1 application process or AOS? Just want to know what to expect for the future. Maybe they were both difficult. What was the most difficult part for you? Thanks.

I agree - Neither are difficult The petition/application process is more time consuming, requires more patience. AOS is very simple and the wait is shorter for most.

[TBoneTX 43,006]

Take a look here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/410945-k-1-journey-completed/

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Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion -- query is general.

[Shauneg 762]

Take a look here:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/410945-k-1-journey-completed/

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Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to General Immigration Discussion -- query is general.

Yours is a special kind of something. I've read that a few times.

[hanniel 41]

Forms/process-wise, neither was overly difficult.

I'd say AOS is easier. You're together, you've married your partner, and you're settling in together. It's always easier doing it together than thousands of miles apart.

It depends on the person. Some people come to the US and have a VERY hard time adjusting to not working at all and not being able to drive at all. It depends on the personality. Personally, I think the second part would be hella easier, but there are quite a few people here that arrive and are exasperated.

[ChicagoSarah 127]

It depends on the person. Some people come to the US and have a VERY hard time adjusting to not working at all and not being able to drive at all. It depends on the personality. Personally, I think the second part would be hella easier, but there are quite a few people here that arrive and are exasperated.

Agreed. That's why I encourage everyone to file AOS as soon as they have the marriage certificate. It puts the time they can't drive/work/travel to a minimum (since everyone adjusting from K-1 should apply for the EAD/AP card). I think knowing that you will be able to do those things soon also helps the transition and exasperation.

[Simiyus 6]

As others have mentioned,as a long as you know the process and follow the guidelines,neither is difficult/not difficult,it is the waiting because you never know what response you are likely to get while waiting.Bottom line,fill forms correctly,include anything and everything asked, and "WAIT"