Lisa and Mark's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Lisa & Mark:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-09-06 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-09-13 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2011-12-25 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-01-09 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2012-01-11 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2012-01-13 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2012-01-23 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-02-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-03-14 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-03-23 |
| US Entry : |
2012-05-17 |
| Marriage : |
2012-06-01 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 103 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 183 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2012-07-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-07-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-08-10 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2012-07-27 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2013-04-15 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2012-07-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-07-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-08-10 |
| Approved Date : |
2012-09-14 |
| Date Card Received : |
2012-09-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 70 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2012-07-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-07-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2012-09-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 70 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-02-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-02-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-03-30 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 15, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived at the embassy about 9.35am for my 10am appointment. First I showed my appointment letter to one of the woman outside in yellow jackets who ticket my name off her list and told me to stand in the visas line. This line wasn't very long and was fast moving. Next I showed my passport and appointment letter to another lady who said to take off any watches and belt for screening and I waited about 2 minutes for to get in the security hut outside the embassy. They were letting in 5 at a time and it was a very quick process I just hand over my bag for scanning and walked through an airport style machine. I wasn't frisked or made to take off my shoes or jacket which I was half expecting.
Once through security I followed the signs for visas until I came to the reception. There a nice lady took my appointment letter and put a sticker on it and directed me up some stairs to the waiting room. The waiting room was very crowded (rough estimate 200 +) but there were plenty of seats. The comparisons to Argos that have been made are very true, there are screens and a voice says what number and window to go to. It is very clear, must be those Bose speakers I spotted they use.
I was I913 and after only about 10/15 minutes I was called to desk 1. I numbers are very few and far between, its mostly N. In fact I think I only heard about 6 I numbers the whole time I was there. I went up to desk 1 and there was no one there but after about a minute of waiting and wondering if I had misheard a Chinese lady came and asked for my 2 photos and visa receipt. She then took my police & birth certificates (and copies) and took the affidavit of support along with Lisa's last 3 pay stubs and a letter from her work. I offered her a letter from Lisa's bank but she said what I had given to her was plenty. I did find the lady at times hard to hear through the window I had to ask her to repeat a few times but she was very nice and even laughed when taking my fingerprints. She said I wasn't putting my fingers flat enough and it must be the fashion to bend my fingers haha.
The lady had our file in front of her and signed off some sheets. She then gave me back my chest x-ray CD which she said I need at POE and gave me a courier letter to fill in while I waited to be called for the interview. Twice the lady asked me when I was planning to travel to the States and stressed that the visa must be used in 6 months.
Buoyed by the fact I'd only waited 10/15 minutes I thought I might be done quickly but I had to wait about 2 hours 45mins to be called again, the waiting room had significantly thinned by the time I did get called. When my number was called a younger American man first gave me back my birth & police certificates and then took my fingerprints and made swear an oath. Then he got me to write Lisa's name and sign my own name on a form, which I think was the DS 156K.
Then he asked me a few questions
How did we meet?
Where is Lisa living at the moment?
What does Lisa work as?
When did you get engaged?
Why do you want to be with Lisa?
When was the last time you saw each other?
What is the proudest thing you have done/been a part of in the United Kingdom?
The last question really threw me and I ended up saying supporting my local football team St Mirren!! Why I said this I've no idea but I didn't want to look like I was hesitating so I said the first thing that came into my head. He hadn't heard of St Mirren btw lol
After that he smiled and said we are more than happy to approve you, congratulations. Then he told me about the envelope I would get and said to make sure I paid DX courier services before I leave. I wasn't at his window for any more than 5 minutes. I thanked him, paid the courier and then left to collect my phone from my hotel and speak to Lisa. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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