Gamut's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jane
Beneficiary's Name: Chris
VJ Member: Gamut
Country: Ireland
Last Updated: 2021-08-06
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Immigration Checklist for Jane & Chris:
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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 : |
Dublin, Ireland |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-03-28 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-04-01 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2011-07-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2011-08-04 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2011-08-06 |
| Consulate Received : |
2011-08-10 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2011-08-17 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2011-08-18 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2011-09-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2011-09-12 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2011-09-16 |
| US Entry : |
2011-09-26 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 107 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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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Dublin |
| POE Date : |
2011-09-26 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
It took about 20 minutes extra than normal to be processed. The staff were friendly and helpful. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Boston MA |
| Date Filed : |
2011-11-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-11-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-12-16 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2012-02-15 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-07-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2012-07-14 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2011-11-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-11-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-12-16 |
| Approved Date : |
2012-02-17 |
| Date Card Received : |
2012-02-27 |
| Comments : |
EAD/AP are the same card, combo card.
There was a bit of a hiccup with this. 90 days nearly passed after they received it. They are obliged to adjudicate within 90 days. I rang them and they immediately resolved it and sent me my EAD. They did not need more evidence, it was just a mishap.
If they require more evidence they will let you know within 1 month of receipt of the application.
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 101 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2011-11-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-11-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2012-02-27 |
| Comments : |
EAD/AP are the same card, combo card. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 101 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2014-04-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-04-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-11-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Manchester NH |
| Date Filed : |
2021-06-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-06-12 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-08-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2021-08-04 |
| Comments : |
Very smooth last part of the journey. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Dublin, Ireland
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
September 12, 2011 |
| Embassy Review : |
I was let in at 12.55 and went through the airport-style security, they wanted to see my passport. I was then directed towards the Embassy itself. I was given a number upon entering and waited for my number to be called. The first person I spoke to collected the following from me:
* DS-156(x2) + photos stapled in placed
* DS-156K
* DS-230 (part 1) for some reason but I also had part II stapled with it. She might have meant part II. I brought a duplicate of part I just in case.
* Medical report
* Big self-addressed envelope with €8 postage
* Police certificate of character
* My passport
* Affidavit of support + some of my evidence (they only wanted the original copy)
* Birth cert long form (or a certified copy)
They did not ask me for, but might ask you for: evidence of the relationship; an extra passport photo (on top of the 2 affixed to the 2 DS-156). I was then sent to the nearby cashier to pay the €263 fee. I paid with a postal order (made out to the US Embassy, Dublin) but others were using Visa. I was then told to sit and wait to be called.
90 minutes later the CO called me to a window. I had to swear (with right hand raised) to tell the truth. Finger prints were taken. He then chatted a bit and asked a few questions.
Q When did you meet your fiancée?
Q Where is she now? What does she do?
Q When did you last see her?
Q Did you get her a ring? How much?
The CO then got me to sign in front of him DS-230 (part II). He told me that my visa was approved!
PREPARE! Bring everything asked for and even bring duplicates of each form. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
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
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the
USCIS processing times to see if your application
is past due.
** Not all cases are transfered
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