beckyo's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Rebecca
Beneficiary's Name: Jan
VJ Member: beckyo
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2013-10-18
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Immigration Checklist for Rebecca & Jan:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Manila, Philippines |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-10-24 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2011-10-27 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-03-27 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-05-07 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2012-05-10 |
| Consulate Received : |
2012-05-18 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2012-05-24 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2012-06-22 |
| Interview Result : |
Administrative Review
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2012-09-20 |
| US Entry : |
2012-11-16 |
| Marriage : |
2012-12-30 |
| Comments : |
My fiance went to his interview on June 22. They kept all his paperwork and passport, but issued a 221g requesting proof of current sustained income. We sent in more income information, and I got a second letter asking for a letter of explanation regarding geography and an official letter from my bank confirming the documents I sent previously. I didn't receive a letter of approval (yet), but Janjan got his passport in the mail with the visa and a big packet to bring when he enters the US. Salamat sa diyos kay God is good all the time! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 152 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 239 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Washington DC |
| POE Date : |
2012-11-16 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2013-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-03-01 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
We have been waiting since January to receive the green card. In August 2013, we received a letter saying that, due to internal NSCIS factors not related to our case, our case would take at least 6 months more to process. The letter stated that we should contact them if we do not hear anything by February 2014. Patience, patience.... |
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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 : |
2013-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-03-01 |
| Approved Date : |
2013-04-02 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-04-02 |
| 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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Date |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2013-04-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 70 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 6, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
My fiance had his interview June 22. He said they asked very few questions and did not want to look at pictures or other proof of relationship he offered. They said they had no doubt about the legitimacy of our relationship. The interview with the Filipino CO went fine.
When he got to the American CO, there was in issue with finances. The CO said he needed current pay stubs. My current pay stubs were actually already in the packet that the CO had, but he apparently didn't notice or care. My fiance tried to explain further that my mother was willing to act as a joint sponsor. The CO said, "We do not accept co-sponsors for the K1 visa" and refused paperwork showing my mother's finances and offer of support. He was issued a 221g on which "proof of current sustained income" was checked. They kept all of his paperwork and his passport and told him to mail the requested documents directly to the embassy via 2GO.
We're now trying to compile another financial package. Hopefully they will look at these documents in their entirety and approve us! 9 months and counting! I used to think it was silly for people to book their fiance(e)'s flight immediately after the interview. I thought, "What's the rush?" but now I'm starting to understand...this process is so tedious and lengthy that it's truly a blessing and a time to celebrate if/when you FINALLY receive your visa. |
| Rating : |
Poor |
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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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