Belizean's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: C
Beneficiary's Name: A
VJ Member: Belizean
Country: Belize
Last Updated: 2017-06-15
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Immigration Checklist for C & A:
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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 : |
Belmopan |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-09-24 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-09-29 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-01-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-02-02 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2012-02-08 |
| Consulate Received : |
2012-02-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2012-02-17 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-02-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-03-27 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-05-10 |
| US Entry : |
2012-08-14 |
| Marriage : |
2012-09-09 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 110 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 180 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2012-08-14 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
West Palm Beach FL |
| Date Filed : |
2012-09-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-09-28 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-10-25 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-03-05 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-11-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2013-11-19 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2012-09-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-09-28 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-10-25 |
| Approved Date : |
2012-12-11 |
| Date Card Received : |
2012-12-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 80 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 : |
2012-09-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-09-28 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2012-12-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 80 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-08-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-08-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-09-25 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-03-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2016-03-28 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
West Palm Beach FL |
| Date Filed : |
2016-08-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-08-26 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-09-15 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-06-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2017-06-13 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Belmopan, Belize
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
May 24, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
We had a similar experience to Alanaloria. Overall the process is pretty simple, and it didn't take long to get ready for the interview (medical, police record, etc).
It is slightly annoying that we had to drive to Belmopan to pick up the packet before the interview. But if you really can't make the trip, Ms. Tillet said it is possible for them to mail it (they just don't like to). The medical stuff took a couple of hours in Belize City. The police record you can get processed in one day at the Belmopan Police station (take your passport and 3 passport photos).
Our original interview date was only one month from the time the embassy got our case. But we had to reschedule due to my fiance's work. A phone call to Ms. Tillet is all it takes to reschedule. They only do immigrant (and K1) interviews on Tuesdays at 9:30am. If you want to speak to Ms. Tillet, it is best to call on a Tuesday. Email also works pretty well if no one answers the phone.
At the interview, I (the American) was able to stand up at the window with my fiance. The CO asked me a few relationship questions after asking him. All of the interviews are scheduled for the same time, then done in the order in which you arrived. If you want to get out of there quickly, show up early. If you don't like the idea of others listening to your interview, try to be the last to arrive (we were last and we got to the outside door precisely at 9:30am). I think we were done right before noon.
For any of you that have an arrest or something on your police record: Even if it is not a crime of moral turpitude, make sure you have plenty of documentation to back it up. It seems like the COs don't have a good grasp on Belizean law, so you will have to spell it out for them. Try to get court documents or anything official explaining details of any arrest you may have. Unfortunately the building that used to hold court docs burnt down in 2000, so if your arrest was prior to 2000 that may cause some trouble. The police stations aren't much help.
For those of you who don't have any arrests, your embassy experience will likely be quick and painless!
(updated on May 24, 2012) |
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Good |
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POE Review: Miami
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2012-08-14 |
| Embassy Review : |
We flew in on a Tuesday around 3:30pm. They have the new immigration rooms open (new since Jul 2012). If you have a K1 visa, or immigrant visa, go through the "US Residents" line. I went with my fiance through that line, then they escorted both of us to the secondary room. The room was pretty full, so we had to wait about 1.5 hours until they called his name. Once called, they just said "when are you getting married?" and "you know you have 90 days to get married?". Then handed him his passport and customs form and we left. So overall very easy, aside from the long wait. Bring magazines since they don't allow cell phone use (texting, games, etc). |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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.
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