pilotdude's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: David
Beneficiary's Name: Ksenia
VJ Member: pilotdude
Country: Russia
Last Updated: 2012-04-24
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Immigration Checklist for David & Ksenia:
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USCIS I-129F Petition:
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Dept of State K1 Visa:
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USCIS I-485 Petition:
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USCIS I-765 Petition:
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USCIS I-131 Petition:
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USCIS I-751 Petition:
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USCIS N-400 Petition:
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K1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Moscow, Russia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-06-22 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-06-27 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2011-09-20 |
| NVC Received : |
2011-09-28 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2011-09-29 |
| Consulate Received : |
2011-10-06 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2011-10-06 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2011-12-08 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2012-01-18 |
| Marriage : |
2012-03-30 |
| Comments : |
Received Oksana's documents from Russian on 20 June and sent our I129f packet to Dallas on 22 June!
NOA2--wow, that was quick!!
On 2 October I called NVC 603-334-0700 and learned that our packet is enroute to Moscow. Moscow's #: 011-7495-728-5000. Got email from Moscow 6 Oct. & sent it to Oksana.
Was visiting her in Russia in Nov. No hurry for the Interview as the plane tickets are for 18 Jan. :)
Interview passed! |
Processing
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Your I-129f was approved in 85 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 164 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2012-01-18 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
10 |
| Comments : |
In Miami they took me for about two hours into a hot, closed room and and I waited for Customs Officials. Later, I gave them my medical exam papers (yellow envelope) and after this I waited (he was not friendly, just official). Later, he explained the rules for K-1, and that I cannot work without permission (if I work without official permission, they will deport me). They didn't tell me what else to do. I was confused about the entry process in general, and didn't know where to go next, or what to do next. I didn't ask him because he seemed rude, and he seemed a little nervous. Later, he allowed me to leave and to find my luggage. And then I tried to find my finance! We decided to meet at Section "D", International Arrivals, curbside and I found him. ;-) |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
West Palm Beach FL |
| Date Filed : |
2012-04-20 |
| NOA Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Moscow, Russia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 10, 2011 |
| Embassy Review : |
8 December, 2011
I flew to Moscow from Yekaterinburg and stayed in a Hostel near the US Consulate for my (and my six year old daughter's) K-1 VISA interview. When I arrived I registered for the medical exam and paid $300 ($160 + $120 and $20 for the translation of my daughter's Vaccination Certificate). People in the medical office were friendly.
The next day was free (I wanted to have an extra day in case something was not in order with our medical exams) and we walked around Moscow. It's an expensive city; a ticket to Red Square is 350—700 rubles. In the evening I met a friend from Visa Journey. We found the US Consulate Building and made sure we knew where to go for the Interview.
The following day I met my friend near the Consulate Building. Women with children could go first in line, but I did not want to move forward without my friend. Then there was a screening that took a long time and was tedious. Then we sat, waiting for our interviews.
I was summoned by a young man and he asked me if I wanted the interview to be conducted in English or Russian. I chose English. He looked at the photos I brought and asked me three questions: “Where did you meet? When did you last see him? What does he do for work?” It was a short, pleasant conversation and I felt relaxed. Then he smiled and said congratulations, your VISA is approved. My daughter jumped up and shouted “hello” to him in English and it was funny. He smiled and said “hello” to her.
I was disappointed that he asked only three questions because I wanted to tell him more about my fiance and our relationship. But he said that was enough questions, and that my VISA is approved. Since I'm not flying to USA until 18 January I elected to have my VISA mailed to my home in Russia.
Now I feel calm because this big weight has been lifted from me. My friend also got her VISA, so it was a good day.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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