Mr. 1228 and I corresponded actively for about 2 months. We met face to face on 11/20/97.
I moved out west (from DC) on 8/1/98
We got engaged on 2/20/2000
Got married 12/11/01
Pretty much 4 years time, but there was a kid involved (his) and giving lots of time for the ink to dry on his divorce decree
Decided to get married first and then do his immigration stuff.