K1 approved!

[Jrsg1989 7]

I had my interview successfully earlier today at the London Embassy and had my K1 granted! 

 

I just wanna take the time to thank everyone on here that has given me information and answered any questions or given me any kind of help! Much appreciated and me and my fiancé are forever grateful. Good luck to anyone going through the process now. It seems like a long way to the finish line but it’s such a good feeling when you’re here! If anyone needs any help or advice about the interview or anything else, please ask. You can do this and good luck! 

 

Forever grateful, Joe 🇬🇧🇺🇸 

Edited December 1, 2017 by Jrsg1989

[Hayder 22]

congrats

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[UKUSABoston 56]

Congratulations! My fiance and I just got out Noa1 he is from the UK as well!! How long was your processes? @jrsg1

[Jrsg1989 7]

1 hour ago, UKUSABoston said:

Congratulations! My fiance and I just got out Noa1 he is from the UK as well!! How long was your processes? @jrsg1

Congrats! That’s the longest wait out of the way now! 

 

We sent the 129 pack on March 08. It was approved on August 07. I can’t remember when we received the NOA1, but the NOA 2 was recieved in August 23rd. Just had my interview yesterday, 01 December. Could’ve had it done a lot sooner but other stuff going on prevented me. So all in all the whole process from filing to approval was 9 months, tho it could’ve been done a lot sooner. 

 

Fyi, the London embassy is very relaxed and easy going. I didn’t need half the stuff I took with me. I was interviewed for about five minutes. The waiting was longer. Good luck and all the best! 

[UKUSABoston 56]

@Jrsg1989 thank you! We are soo excited but being patient is not my strong suit lol. How was the physical in London? Someone said they do a blood test and urine test for gonorrhea and syphilis. I didn' realize that was still a huge problem now a days. Or are hey testing for like diabetes and stuff. 

[Jrsg1989 7]

3 hours ago, UKUSABoston said:

@Jrsg1989 thank you! We are soo excited but being patient is not my strong suit lol. How was the physical in London? Someone said they do a blood test and urine test for gonorrhea and syphilis. I didn' realize that was still a huge problem now a days. Or are hey testing for like diabetes and stuff. 

To be honest I’m not sure. I thought it was maybe testing for drug use maybe. I’m not actually entirely sure what the urine test was for! I don’t use drugs or have stds so I was cool anyway! But yeah the medical itself was pretty straight forward. Chest X-ray, blood test, urine test, and discussed what vaccinations I’ve had/need. Your fiancé will need a print out of his vaccination record. You don’t need them done at the time of medical, just need to have them by the time he adjusts status in the US. I was told by the nurse there I needed a tetanus shot, a flu jab and a second MMR. I’ve had them done since. 

 

One small issue I had, I’ve had depression. The doctor there wanted a brief history of it and confirmation that my mental state now is ok. I got my doctor to fax a statement over saying I’m ok now basically. 

[UKUSABoston 56]

@Jrsg1989@Jrsg1989 yeah I kind of figured they would drug test but someone said nope it for STDs.  I was just surprised haha. Yeah we were trying to figure out if they would make him get his flu shot since it looks like maybe July he will be over there if we get approved. He wouldnt need one that time of year I hope. Are you excited for your next step?! 

Edited December 2, 2017 by UKUSABoston

[Jrsg1989 7]

It’s best just to get them done. Hey it’s free here so he might aswell! I wanna say, what I said before about only needing to present half the stuff I took to the interview, don’t think “oh well he won’t have to take much himself”. Every case is different. We had good proof of a genuine relationship, with four visits worth of pictures and stuff. I think our case was easy for them to decide to approve. Not saying yours isn’t as genuine, just wanted to say! Take as much stuff as you can get. Income, letters from employers, tax returns, any kind of proof of assets. May not even need it all. Off all this, they only wanted to see w2 tax returns. It’s just good to have more than less you know? 

 

Yes we we are both super excited! I swear the feeling of having this done if epic. I wanted to cry when he said I was approved haha. I called my fiancée to tell her, walking her up at like 5am American time! 

[UKUSABoston 56]

Well congrats to you both! I bet she didn't mind being woken up to hear amazing news like that! We will make sure we have way more information than we need just in case! You never know right lol.