Ben & Katie's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Katie
Beneficiary's Name: Ben
VJ Member: Ben & Katie
Country: Australia
Last Updated: 2018-01-18
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Immigration Checklist for Katie & Ben:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Date |
| NVC Received : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2011-09-19 |
| Comments : |
San Francisco |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
San Francisco |
| POE Date : |
2011-09-19  Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Straight forward but over an hour waiting on line |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Newark NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2012-01-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-01-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-02-10 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2012-04-19 Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-04-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Today I was approved. We had our interview at 8:30am in Newark, NJ.
We waited 30 mins outside the building in the security line and arrived at the 14th level at 8am and checked in. We were called in at 9am.
The interviewing officer was a very polite women in her early 30's. Our interview lasted for 10 mins and we weren't required to submit any documentation, which was disappointing because we had prepared so much. All the officer requested was the originals of the marriage certificate, our birth certificates, passports, drivers licenses and my social security card. She didn't ask to see my EAD card nor keep it after the interview.
My wife (USC) was asked to verify her name, maiden name, address and parents names. I was asked the same questions as my wife plus the yes/no questions, my last address outside the US, the POE where I last entered, what other visas I have and she queried my intentions when I last entered because I adjusted from a B-2. She then gave me a letter saying no further documentation is required and said I should get my green card in 1-2 weeks. This afternoon I got the approval and card production email.
I was amazed that we were never asked about our relationship, our wedding, how we met or for any documentation. This was also the first occurrence I have heard of intention coming up in the interview! |
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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 : |
2012-01-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-01-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-02-10 |
| Approved Date : |
2012-03-13 |
| Date Card Received : |
2012-03-21 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 64 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 : |
2012-01-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-01-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2012-03-21 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 64 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2014-01-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-01-31 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-03-04 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-07-31 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
My time from filing to approval was exactly the 6 months that was stated for the VSC |
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Citizenship
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| Service Center : |
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| CIS Office : |
Newark NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2017-10-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-10-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-11-03 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-01-18 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2018-01-18 |
| Comments : |
My interview was only 15 mins and the interviewer was very direct but professional. No pleasantries were exchanged but they were incredibly busy so I can understand the need to get through all the applicants. My interview was at 8:15am in Newark, I didn't need to submit any additional support or passport photos, just presented my greencard, passport and drivers license. Test consisted of:
1. Which group were brought to the US as slaves?
2. Who is the VP?
3 Number of amendments to the Constitution?
4. Who creates laws?
5. Why did we fight the British?
6. What is the highest court?
Read: What was the first state?
Write: Delaware was the first state.
Asked yes/no questions and signed forms on an iPad.
The ceremony was very nice, introduction from the USCIS staff, stood for the national anthem, then we watched a video, called out each country and applicants from that country stood up (38 total in my ceremony), said the oath of allegiance (right hand in the air), welcome video from the President, said the pledge of allegiance (right hand over heart), concluded and took photos. |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Newark NJ
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 19, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
We had our interview at 8:30am in Newark, NJ. We waited 30 mins outside the building in the security line and arrived at the 14th level at 8am and checked in. We were called in at 9am.
The interviewing officer was a very polite women in her early 30's. Our interview lasted for 10 mins and we weren't required to submit any documentation, which was disappointing because we had prepared so much. All the officer requested was the originals of the marriage certificate, our birth certificates, passports, drivers licenses and my social security card. She didn't ask to see my EAD card nor keep it after the interview.
My wife (USC) was asked to verify her name, maiden name, address and parents names. I was asked the same questions as my wife plus the yes/no questions, my last address outside the US, the POE where I last entered, what other visas I have and she queried my intentions when I last entered because I adjusted from a B-2. She then gave me a letter saying no further documentation is required and said I should get my green card in 1-2 weeks. This afternoon I got the approval and card production email.
I was amazed that we were never asked about our relationship, our wedding, how we met or for any documentation. This was also the first occurrence I have heard of intention coming up in the interview! |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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