| April 1996 | Chris gets I-129F & G-325A forms from Seattle INS. |
| early July 1996 | Chris sends in I-129F Petition for Alien Fiancee to Nebraska Processing Center. |
| 1-2 weeks later | Chris gets Notice of Action (Form I-797) from INS telling him they have received our application and that it would take up XX-XX days to process. |
| late July 1996 | Chris gets Notice of Action from INS - approved! |
| July 21, 1996 | Duckee gets Packet III which contains all forms and instructions needed for required paperwork. |
| early October, 1996 | Duckee notifies US Consulate that she is ready for interview. |
| 10 days later | Duckee gets impatient and calls US Consulate to find out interview date. |
| another 2 days later | Duckee gets letter with interview date. |
| November 13, 1996 | Duckee goes to US Consulate for interview *panic* |
| November 14, 1996 | Duckee picks up passport with K-1 visa *yay!!!!!* |
| December 7, 1996 | Duckee leaves Hong Kong for Seattle!! |
| February 15, 1997 | Chris and Duckee get married!!!!! *beam!!!!!* |
| March 6, 1997 | Chris and Duckee file I-485 Adjustment of Status Application & I-765 Application for Employment Authorization at Seattle INS office |
| March 15, 1997 | Duckee receives letter with interview date for conditional permanent residency |
| March 18, 1997 | Duckee receives letter with collection date for Employment Authorization Card (EAD) - they tell you it will take 30-90 days but it is (surprisingly) usually faster than that. |
| March 27, 1997 | Duckee collects EAD at Seattle INS office |
| September 17, 1997 | Chris and Duckee have interview at Seattle INS Office for adjustment of status to conditional permanent resident |