Ok, so some of you know our story and that we are going through the process of getting a visa for Patrick. What some of you might not know is what that actually involves....so, I'll break it down a bit for you.
First, when Pat was here in February we filed a petition for what is called a K-1 (Fiance) Visa. Once that petition has been approved, the next step will be for Pat to have an interview at the American Consulate in Amsterdam. When he passes that interview he will then be issued the visa and can then legally enter the United States. After he enters, we will finish planning our wedding and be married about a month after he arrives.
The next step is called the Adjustment of Status process. Once we're married, we will file the paperwork for this process. There will be another interview, this time with both of us, and when it's approved then Pat will be issued a 2 year green card..YAY!! hehe!
After this then we are finished for 2 years......after those two years, Pat is eligible for a 10 year greencard... :-)
Right now, the entire process is taking 6-8 months...which is great since this same process at this time last year was taking over a year to complete.
So, since we filed in February we are thinking...and hoping...that everything will be completed by August or September and Patrick will be here by October. Just in time for the holidays...YAY!!
We are members of a wonderful website called Visa Journey....we've met a lot of great people from all over the world and have made some wonderful friends who are going through the same process as we are. We are very lucky to have these friends, it's nice to have someone to talk to who understands what we are going through....thank you too all of you for being there for us and sharing your experience!!
Much Love,
Liz
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