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I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I don't normally post, but I just had to come and send a great big THANK YOU to the VJ Community!  7 years ago, I went to see a lawyer to inquire about the K1 Visa process.  That lawyer quoted me over $3,000 to help me with the K1 and Adjustment of Status paperwork; I just knew there had to be a way that I could do it on my own.
 
Well, with some research, I stumbled across Visa Journey and I found the confidence to do this process by myself, by remembering to READ, be HONEST, and TIMELY with all things immigration related.  As a result, yesterday marked the end of our journey as my husband took his oath and officially became a United States Citizen.
 
Though a lot of details aren't needed and you can see our full journey in my signature, here's a recap of our journey, done entirely by ourselves and without paying any money for assistance:
 
1.  K1 Visa filed May 2017
2.  Fiancé entered the United States June 2018 and we married August 2018
3. Adjustment of Status filed August 2018
4.  Green Card issued February 2019
5.  Removal of Conditions filed December 2020
6.  Permanent Residency Granted January 2022
7. Citizenship Application filed September 2022
8. Citizenship Interview - February 2023
9.  Oath Taken - June 2023
 
At each step of the process, I came here to read the experience of others and join forums of those going through the process at the same time.  The members of the VJ community are an invaluable resource and I just wanted to say thank you and to encourage all of you still in the process that there is light at the end of the tunnel.  Have faith and patience, and it will happen in its own time.  

I would look to see what your options are to study in your home country.

1. Don't even mention to him you have proof.
2. Don't tell him about any plans for divorce etc.
3. Put all of your documents in secure place outside of home, make digital copies of everything prior to this.
4. Secure your phone, social media and email by setting new passwords where applicable and ensuring he doesn't know them.
5. Stop contributing anything towards joint account and build your own savings.
6. Move out of the house to a new place he doesn't know about.
7. Ask for restraining order on him if you're worried about safety
8. File for divorce
 
Immigration wise, you have nothing to worry about, especially if you have 10 year GC. Worry about your safety and future of your child.
 

You need to bring the original documents with you to the interview.  If the documents aren't original, they need to be certified copies.  

So we decided to take the kids and in fact officer appreciated this and he saod folks bring kids all the time and I did see many people who brought their children. My advise is bring your kids if they are well behaved and don't distrust the process. I understand not many can bring kids so not for everyone. I can tell you officer asked general questions and skipped over many unnecessary questions. It was very relaxed interview and he even share a lot about his kids kids; kids bring joy to any environment and bring the best sides of the officers. My wife passed her I-751 and then then her N-400. My wife was scheduled for 1pm same day oath ceremony and now she is a citizen.

Congrats! Good news, as I am also Vermont Center, Jan 2021.

Wanted to share the great news with all of you!!!
 
We were just living our lives as usual and to our surprise, my husband's removal of conditions was approved!
 
The letter, dated January 11th, was received on January 15th followed by his Green Card on January 18th.  
 
Biometrics were waived and no interview; just a little over a year of waiting on some movement at the Vermont Service Center.
 
To those of you still waiting, keep the faith; it will happen when you least expect it.
 
He's eligible to apply for citizenship next month, so onward to the last part of this journey from here!

Wanted to share the great news with all of you!!!
 
We were just living our lives as usual and to our surprise, my husband's removal of conditions was approved!
 
The letter, dated January 11th, was received on January 15th followed by his Green Card on January 18th.  
 
Biometrics were waived and no interview; just a little over a year of waiting on some movement at the Vermont Service Center.
 
To those of you still waiting, keep the faith; it will happen when you least expect it.
 
He's eligible to apply for citizenship next month, so onward to the last part of this journey from here!

Hi All,
  I'm at the Vermont Service Center.
 
Received a letter on 11/08/21 dated 11/01/21 that extends Conditional Resident Status for 24 months.  So, we have an additional 6 months past the original 18-month extension.  
 
We've had no other communication since the original 18-month extension; the plan is to apply for citizenship in March.  
 
Congrats to those of you who have received your cards…keep holding on to the rest of you who are still waiting!

Hi All,
  I'm at the Vermont Service Center.
 
Received a letter on 11/08/21 dated 11/01/21 that extends Conditional Resident Status for 24 months.  So, we have an additional 6 months past the original 18-month extension.  
 
We've had no other communication since the original 18-month extension; the plan is to apply for citizenship in March.  
 
Congrats to those of you who have received your cards…keep holding on to the rest of you who are still waiting!

Yes you can apply for citizenship while the I-751 is still pending. There are many cases on VJ about this. If the I-751 is still pending at the time of your N-400 interview, you will have a dual interview (because technically ROC has to be approved before citizenship). It is also possible that you will received the 10 year greencard while the N-400 is pending. 

I got approved today♥️😀 i arrived on a k1 originally and now living happily ever after with my beautiful wife in California 

December 7th 2020 they received it
April 30th 2021 fingerprints was waived 
June 11th 2021 approved and new card ordered 
 
 
 

Received my green card today (SRC)- they accepted the package Dec 4 2020 and the notice date was around Jan 15 I believe.  

Vermont Service Center is working quite speedily.
 
My husband and I were out of town for month and I did not expect to get any notice based on how slow things were moving.
 
Low and behold, while we were away, he received his waiver of biometrics, dated February 4th which is only one week after we received his NOA1! 
 
Keep the faith everyone.  

Vermont Service Center is working quite speedily.
 
My husband and I were out of town for month and I did not expect to get any notice based on how slow things were moving.
 
Low and behold, while we were away, he received his waiver of biometrics, dated February 4th which is only one week after we received his NOA1! 
 
Keep the faith everyone.  

Yes, this is how my husband's arrived.  When you filled out the paperwork, there was a space that asked should it be in care of anyone else or the applicant.
 
When we initially did his AOS, I put my name in the C/O section, but for the I-751, his name was provided, so it came addressed to him and C/O for him as well.
 
 

Hi Everyone,
Update:
 
Package Received on 12/17
Check Cashed on 1/25
NOA 1 Received in the mail on 1/28 with a date of 1/22
Text Notification Received on 1/29.
 
Hang in there, they are slowly moving through cases with a 5-6-week timeframe.  

I am not sure anyone can predict what the CO will do here.  Since it appears the Dr. for you physical did not list you as an addict, the CO could determine you are admissible.  If the CO does deny it and a waiver is available, they will tell you then.  I guess I would be prepared for the worst and hope for the best which it appears you already are.
 
Good Luck!

Just got my check cashed overnight!!!
 
Received Date = 12/02/20
 
Check Cashed = 1/15/21
 
Now waiting for NOA~

Hopping over from the November group real quick. Looks like they're processing payments as late as November 30th, so hopefully they'll start December any day now.