legend's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Keith
Beneficiary's Name: Rita
VJ Member: legend
Country: Lithuania
Last Updated: 2006-07-12
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Immigration Checklist for Keith & Rita:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Warsaw, Poland |
| I-129F Sent : |
2005-05-28 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2005-06-04 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2005-07-19 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2005-08-01 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2005-08-08 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2005-08-09 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2005-08-27 |
| Interview Date : |
2005-09-19 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2005-09-19 |
| US Entry : |
2005-09-26 |
| Marriage : |
2005-11-12 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 45 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 107 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
San Francisco CA |
| Date Filed : |
2005-12-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2006-01-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2006-02-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2006-05-08 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2006-05-08 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2006-05-16 |
| Comments : |
Interview lasted about 20 minutes in San Francisco. The guy was probably in his upper 30's/early 40's and was polite and professional. He had all our applications and original photos in the file. He couldn't believe we had met in several European cities. He asked if these photos were doctored, which took me back at first, but figured he was just doing his job by being "professionally skeptical," as they say in the auditing profession. My wife was asked her address and phone number and date of birth. He asked if she was employed (not yet) and what she was doing to occupy her time (studying for medical board exam). He looked at my tax returns and asked for any documentation of joint accounts. Case was approved and he arranged to issue green card with married name even though we filed with her maiden name. |
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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 : |
2005-12-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2006-01-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2006-02-23 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Received Employment Authorization in March 2006 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between February 9, 2006 and February 24, 2006*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2005-12-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2006-01-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2006-03-18 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 85 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Warsaw, Poland
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 28, 2006 |
| Embassy Review : |
My fiancee and I arrived at the embassy more than 30 minutes early. We were given a number and seated in a room with about 8 windows and about 150 chairs. An electronic board flashes your number and window the first time. At this point, we just went up to verify what we are there for and to make sure the documents are in order. After returning to our seats and watching more of some government-produced television video talking about what to expect in America, our number was called again to the window on the far right of the room to pay our $100 fee. Back to our seats. After 30 minutes (or maybe it was 60, I'm not sure), we were called up to a central window for our official chat. My fiancee was asked to raise her right hand and swear that she would tell the truth! "I swear!" she replied  The official interview could not have been more than 5 minutes long. "When did you first meet?" "Is he your fiancee?" She made some small talk with me, presumably to make sure I had an American accent. "Is this your first time in Poland?"
She could think of nothing more to question and said, "Okay! Everything is in order! You may come back at 3:00 to pick up your passport and visa!" We celebrated that day in Warsaw and took the bus back to Lithuania that night!
One week later, we were in San Francisco!
Overall, the embassy staff were polite and professional. We were probably there 2 hours. Warsaw is a nice city to explore. The Sheraton Hotel is very close, but I'm sure better priced places can be found in the center where the walk is about 30 minutes to the embassy.
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| Rating : |
Very 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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