minae's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: N
Beneficiary's Name: D
VJ Member: minae
Country: Nigeria
Last Updated: 2015-12-10
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Immigration Checklist for N & D:
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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 : |
Nigeria |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-04-15 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-04-21 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2011-08-23 |
| NVC Received : |
2011-08-25 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2011-08-30 |
| Consulate Received : |
2011-09-05 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2011-10-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2011-12-07 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2011-12-22 |
| US Entry : |
2011-12-25 |
| Marriage : |
2012-01-22 |
| Comments : |
I thank God for his faithfulness. It was a good interview and hope others will find my review helpful. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 124 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 230 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Houston |
| POE Date : |
2011-12-25 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
A very long Que but when finally called up, biometrics was taken and then documentation with the IO was smooth as it only took few minutes.
I missed my connecting flight because my waiting time was just 2 hours and I wasted a lot of it on the Que and linking the connecting domestic gate. Its a big airport and this didn't help with my little time left. I eventually got another ticket and made my trip. It was a lovely Christmas after all, with my babie waiting for me at the arrival. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Memphis TN |
| Date Filed : |
2012-03-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-03-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-04-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2012-04-13 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-08-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2012-09-07 |
| Comments : |
Even though I have tried to update my new address severally. The new card was sent to my old address on 08/17, returned undeliverable on 08/20 and resent to my new address on 09/05 and delivered 09/07. Thank God! |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2012-03-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-03-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-04-23 |
| Approved Date : |
2012-05-03 |
| Date Card Received : |
2012-05-21 |
| Comments : |
It was undeliverable on 05/16 and was returned by USPS on 05/17. It was resent to my new address and delivered on 05/21. Thank God! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 55 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2014-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-06-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-07-07 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-01-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2015-02-06 |
| Comments : |
Transferred to CSC on 12/01/2014 and did a 2nd Biometrics on 01/14/2015. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Memphis TN |
| Date Filed : |
2015-07-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-07-10 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-07-31 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-09-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2015-11-19 |
| Comments : |
My interview was a nice experience, all glory be to God.
It took 2 months for my jurisdiction to schedule an oath ceremony. However, it was a nice experience.
Thank God this journey finally came to an end. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Nigeria
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 11, 2011 |
| Embassy Review : |
Specific Notes for Naija K1 visa applicants:
1. Do a good review of your package and familiarize yourself with your fiancé (e) details.
2. Get your packet - DS-156 (2 copies) and DS-156k filled out properly, you can check samples on VJ.
3. Attach passport photograph (50mmX50mm) to the DS-156 to avoid embarrassment as you won’t be allowed to go in with any liquid including glue and stapler. Also have an extra passport on you.
4. Get your interview letter printed and handy with your international passport.
5. Arrange your supporting documents properly having your packets, police certificate, medical certificate, Original birth certificate and a copy closest to you. Use a bag, folder or envelope for easy carriage.
6. Get to the embassy on time at least 40minutes before your scheduled interview time. Keep left of the queue as this will be the line for IV (Immigrant visa).
My Interview Experience:
I went to bed late around 12.30am after my prayers and called my babie before going to bed. I woke up around 02.00am only to realize I couldn’t sleep well as a result of anxiety. I went back to sleep and woke up eventually 03.22am. After taking my prayers and freshening up I eventually embarked on my travel to the embassy but not before calling my babie. I left the house 04.40am and got into a taxi about 04.50am. We journeyed to the embassy that usually take me 2hours or more on traffic days and eventually spent 20minutes on the trip. I got to the embassy at about 05.10am. I met just two applicants waiting for their appointment too. I called my babie briefly and she called me back after which we chatted for couple of minutes before she went to bed.
At about 06.28am we were called to form two separate lines based on our appointment time. The right-hand queue for the NIV was a 06.30am appointment while the left-hand queue for the IV was a 07.00am appointment. I queued appropriately and the security guard on duty made an announcement that no cell phone, sharp object, weapon of any type, make-up powder, neither liquid nor cream is allowed into the embassy. All sealed envelopes must be opened before entrance into the embassy. Despite switching off I was asked to do away with my handset and I had to do that. I gained entrance into the embassy and registered at the gate. I collected a white-data slip, brown slip and payment voucher. I was carrying two bags - a knapsack in which I have an accordion folder bag and a plastic bag containing the second copy of all my documents and medical report. I got seated at the waiting section and was asked to go back severally at the checking point because my laptop bag has lots of pocket and is more of a mobile office for me. I eventually got screened in at the first and second security points. Although we were asked to move in the groups of five I got to the embassy entrance leaving behind other applicants and picked up a machine printed ticket.
Inside the embassy now, I paid at the cashier with my invoice, international passport and $350. My name was called out for documentation immediately. I rushed down to submit my brown paper, packets, Affidavit of support, W2 and IRS records, passport photograph, international passport, original birth certificate and copy. I was asked to take a seat and wait for my interview by the CO.
My ticket number was displayed on the digital board and I proceeded to the cubicle for interview.
My Interview:
CO: Good morning
Me: Good morning Sir!
CO: Please I need you to sign this form of oath
Me: Ok Sir!
CO: Please can u place all the four digit of your left hand on the scanner
Me: Ok
CO: Your right one
Me: Ok
CO: Now both thumbs
Me: Ok
He did some typing on his computer and then asked
CO: Can you tell me where you and your fiancée met?
CO: Where does she works?
CO: Which state is that?
CO: Do you know if she attended University?
CO: Please tell me the universities and where?
CO: Did you attend any university?
CO: What do you do now?
CO: Do you have wedding plans
CO: Ok! Your fiancée did a good job so I won’t ask you for your emails and chats because I have them here.
CO: I will approve your visa.
Me: Thank you!
He went to the printer to pick up a letter.
CO: kindly pick up your visa at this address in lekki.
Me: Thank you!
I really thank God for His mercy and favor endureth forever. I will also want to thank the people of VJ for their support. It is a tough journey but with you guys and God, it has been worth trying. I love my dear heart, you did the best part of it making my day so simple. God bless us all! I am approved!
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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