JaredShadkin's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Jared Beneficiary's Name: Juan Jose VJ Member: JaredShadkin Country: Spain Last Updated: 2024-12-26 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Jared & Juan Jose:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Madrid, Spain I-129F Sent : 2022-11-18 I-129F NOA1 : 2022-11-22 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2023-10-06 NVC Received : 2023-10-20 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2023-10-20 NVC Left : 2023-11-07 Consulate Received : 2023-11-10 Packet 3 Received : 2023-11-10 Packet 3 Sent : 2023-11-13 Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2023-12-19 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2023-12-26 US Entry : 2024-01-11 Marriage : 2024-01-26 Comments : PKT-3 was emailed to the petitioner the same day the case became “Ready” in the CAEC System. Questions emailed to Embassy were responded to normally within 24 hours with a maximum of 72 hours. Instructions in the PKT-3 were simple, easy to follow, and were completed within a weekend. Payment of Visa Fee was made by credit card online and was processed/confirmed immediately. It is also possible to pay by bank transfer, although confirmation will take around 2-3 business days. Scheduling an appointment can only be done after payment/confirmation, and copy of DS160 Confirmation is sent to the Embassy by email. Medical Appointment (November 30): The medical appointment was fast and efficient. My fiancé brought his vaccine records (which I highly recommend) and was told he needed (3x) more. As of November 30, K-1 applicants are required to have the 3rd Dose of a Covid-19 vaccine - which you can get either in Spain or in the US at a pharmacy. Blood was taken, as well as an X-Ray at a nearby clinic. My fiancé asked for a copy of DS3025 Vaccine Worksheet, which is important for filing AOS later on. He arrived one hour early and was seen early by the doctor. At the X-Ray Clinic, he was given a CD which is important to have when entering the U.S. Document Review (November 30): The same day as the medical appointment, the Embassy requires all applicants come to drop off their documents for a Document Review a minimum of 21 Days before your scheduled Interview. While my fiancé came 19 Days before, it was not a problem. Total process took 20 minutes. He was asked for a passport photo, police certificate, and the I-134 support form. Fast and efficient as well. Interview (December 19): The interview phase of the K-1 was very easy and only took about two minutes, although we did wait about two hours to be seen by the Consular Officer. Our appointment was at 8:30 and we arrived slightly before. Both the petitioner and the beneficiary were present, but the CO only asked to speak to the beneficiary. After 3-4 brief questions, he handed us the “Welcome to the U.S” Letter. CAEC status was changed from APPLICATION RECEIVED to APPROVED two hours after the interview. December 20 @ 10:00am: ISSUED! December 22: Shipped via Correos (tracking sent via email) December 26: Delivered/Received! Envelope contained the passport and another sealed envelope which needs to be given to CBP at first point of entry into U.S. Please be careful when opening the larger envelope when it is delivered - as damaging the sealed one will create complication. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 318 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 392 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Atlanta POE Date : 2024-01-11 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : Beneficiary entered via ATL from Barcelona and was 5th in line at immigration. He indicated that he was entering on a K-1, and the agent escorted him to a side-office. A secondary agent quickly browsed the forms, signed the envelope, and welcomed him to the US. Process took less than 5 minutes, no questions asked.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : San Juan PR Date Filed : 2024-02-07 NOA Date : 2024-02-12 RFE(s) : 2024-02-14 Bio. Appt. : 2024-02-21 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2024-12-18 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: Comments : Case Delivered (Chicago Lockbox): February 8, 2024 Case Received (Text Confirmation): February 12, 2024 NOA-1: February 12, 2024 RFE Received: February 14, 2024 Biometrics Scheduled (Letter Sent): February 13, 2024 Biometrics Rescheduled Online for February 21, 2024 Biometrics Complete: February 21, 2024 RFE Delivered (MO): February 29, 2024 Active Case Review: February 29, 2024 Interview Waived: November 29, 2024 Approved: December 18, 2024 Card Produced: December 23, 2024 Card Shipped: December 26, 2024

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2024-02-07 NOA Date : 2024-02-12 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2024-02-21 Approved Date : 2024-04-30 Date Card Received : 2024-05-22 Comments : Case Delivered (Chicago Lockbox): February 8, 2024 Case Received (Text Confirmation): February 12, 2024 NOA-1: February 12, 2024 Biometrics Scheduled (Letter Sent): February 13, 2024 Biometrics Rescheduled Online for February 21, 2024 Biometrics Complete: February 21, 2024 Active Case Review: February 21, 2024 Approval Case Decision Rendered: April 30, 2024 Card Produced: May 15, 2024 Card Delivered: May 22, 2024 Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 83 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2024-02-07 NOA Date : 2024-02-12 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2024-05-22 Comments : Case Delivered (Chicago Lockbox): February 8, 2024 Case Received (Text Confirmation): February 12, 2024 NOA-1: February 12, 2024 Approval Case Decision Rendered: April 30, 2024 Card Produced: May 15, 2024 (COMBO CARD) Card Delivered: May 22, 2024 (COMBO CARD) Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 83 days.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Madrid, Spain Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : December 19, 2023 Embassy Review : The interview phase of the K-1 was a very fast process (less than 2 minutes), despite a relatively long two hour wait. Both the beneficiary and petitioner were present, but the consular office only asked to speak to the beneficiary. Question asked: 1. Where/how did you meet? 2. Where do you plan to live in the U.S.? 3. What is your fiancés mother’s name? 4. Where does your fiancé currently live? We were given the approval document immediately afterwards, with passport being shipped back with the visa in a few days. Rating : Very Good

Timeline Comments: 6



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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
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rely on them for planning. As always you should check the USCIS processing times to see if your application
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