K1 Visa Approved

[Nikkyo]

Hello All,
I just wanted to give an actual account of my journey through the K1 visa process.  I filed for a K1 visa on 1/27/05 with the Texas Service Center and I just got the notification of approval today (2/24/05).  The information that Gary Bala informed the board about a couple of weeks ago is indeed valid.  I live in Houston, TX and my visa petition was sent to the California service center.  I was able to determine this because the first three letters of my petition notificaiton number began with WAC.

Well, now I just need to wait for the National Service Center to do its magic.  I must say that I am very impressed by the one month turn around at the California Service Center, I had already prepared myself for a 4-5 month wait but it looks like things will be going a bit faster than expected............which I AM DEFINITELY NOT COMPLAINING ABOUT!!!!

Regards,
Nikkyo

[jediknight]

... in response to K1 Visa Approved, posted by Nikkyo on Feb 24, 2005

that's great news, congrats, keep us up to date if you can, this kind of info is encouraging. good luck

[Michael B]

... in response to K1 Visa Approved, posted by Nikkyo on Feb 24, 2005

Congradulations, much happiness for you and the lovely lady. Yes, apparently they have sped things up, when I applied in February 2003, they (INS) didn't approve it until late October....for a while back in 2003 there was even a protest group (made up mostly of US citizens waiting for their spouses and/or children) picketing outside the Texas 'noservice' center office.

[Looking4Wife]

... in response to K1 Visa Approved, posted by Nikkyo on Feb 24, 2005

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[pablo]

... in response to K1 Visa Approved, posted by Nikkyo on Feb 24, 2005


Holy cow, a governmental agency that is fast for once! I'm really happy for you and your fiancée.   

All the best amigo.