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The average as reported by other VJ members is 591 days from start to interview.  Seems you are more than half way there.  Good luck.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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2 minutes ago, Cookie dough said:

Thank you! It is better than 12 more months!

Dont be depress.. i waited 461 days.. just for an RFE. it will happen for you.. trust the process..

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Kurt and Kristina   72

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I know and understand your feeling. I was there...in a big way. one of the people here have the tag line (misquoted) that this is not quick, cheap, or for the faint of heart.

Easy to read, hard to swallow after a year of I-129F received (date).  But hang in there. This is a test of wills. Be strong for each other and know that this will end.

When I got my "My Case was Approved" I had so many emotions.. Push forward - know this is temporary. I wish you the best of luck.

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2 minutes ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

I know and understand your feeling. I was there...in a big way. one of the people here have the tag line (misquoted) that this is not quick, cheap, or for the faint of heart.

Easy to read, hard to swallow after a year of I-129F received (date).  But hang in there. This is a test of wills. Be strong for each other and know that this will end.

When I got my "My Case was Approved" I had so many emotions.. Push forward - know this is temporary. I wish you the best of luck.

Thanks for support!! I needed this!!!! 

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Cookie dough, read (over and over) what Kurt and Kristina wrote above.  What a perfect summation of what everyone has gone through.  All together now:   " :girlwerewolf2xn:"

 

For some perspective, see this thread:

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

 

For an irreverent look at the end of this process*, see:
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/382775-mrs-t-b-the-citizenship-test/

     *I nearly jumped off a cliff  :bonk:   :P 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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7 hours ago, Kurt and Kristina said:

I know and understand your feeling. I was there...in a big way. one of the people here have the tag line (misquoted) that this is not quick, cheap, or for the faint of heart.

Easy to read, hard to swallow after a year of I-129F received (date).  But hang in there. This is a test of wills. Be strong for each other and know that this will end.

When I got my "My Case was Approved" I had so many emotions.. Push forward - know this is temporary. I wish you the best of luck.

I love this way of looking at it 💗

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*** Moved from K1 Process & Procedures to K1 Progress Reports ***

 

17 hours ago, Cookie dough said:

already waiting a year for a K-1 Visa, honestly I am kinda done with it, I think my depression kicking in

 

Hang in there!  You have a whole community of people here who can relate to what you are going through.

 

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18 hours ago, Cookie dough said:

Hey everyone already waiting a year for a K-1 Visa, honestly I am kinda done with it, I think my depression kicking in.. please tell me I don’t have to wait for another year. From statistics in 5-6 months I will receive the visa. Thanks! 

Don’t give up or lose hope. I remember like many the anxiety, wait, frustration but promise you it is all worth it especially when you/spouse naturalises. The experience of becoming a citizen is so rewarding. In the grand scheme of things it is only a small wait to spend (hopefully) the rest of your life with your loved one! Good luck and wishing you the speediest journey 🙌

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19 hours ago, Cookie dough said:

Hey everyone already waiting a year for a K-1 Visa, honestly I am kinda done with it, I think my depression kicking in.. please tell me I don’t have to wait for another year. From statistics in 5-6 months I will receive the visa. Thanks! 

buddy i had to wait 2 and half years for my wife's cr-1 visa alone. i left my company, lost all my income and moved with her. i am back after 2 and half years starting from the ground barely getting back on my feet. you will be FINE. i promise

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10 minutes ago, xzsca10 said:

buddy i had to wait 2 and half years for my wife's cr-1 visa alone. i left my company, lost all my income and moved with her. i am back after 2 and half years starting from the ground barely getting back on my feet. you will be FINE. i promise

 

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