Amanda and Evan's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Amanda
Beneficiary's Name: Evan
VJ Member: Amanda and Evan
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2016-04-08
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Immigration Checklist for Amanda & Evan:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-03-19 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-03-29 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-07-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-07-27 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2012-08-03 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
2012-10-26 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-10-31 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-03-04 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-03-08 |
| US Entry : |
2013-05-26 |
| Marriage : |
2013-06-29 |
| Comments : |
They made fun of my fiance for listing his socks and underwear on his list. He should have just said "clothes." |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 110 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 340 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2013-05-26 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Detroit MI |
| Date Filed : |
2013-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-07-17 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-08-29 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-11-12 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-11-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2013-11-21 |
| Comments : |
They returned our packet saying they didn't receive the check. I wrote another and sent it back.
The notification with our interview date came on 10/10/13. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-08-30 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2013-09-19 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-09-27 |
| Comments : |
They sent my Affidavit of Support back because I used an outdated version of the form. I had to download the new one, fill it out and send it back. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 73 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-07-17 |
| Date Received : |
2013-09-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 73 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-09-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-09-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-10-21 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-04-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
No interview required. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 5, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
We got to the consulate at about 6:55am, and it was unbearably cold. A few others showed up soon after, and we all huddled in the doorway. This caused some confusion when we were let in at 7:30, like people just trying to go in first. Everyone ended up lining up properly when the consulate worker made us back away from the door before he would open it.
The worker inside the front door checked her list and didn't find us on it. Luckily, we had our email confirmation. We went through security with no problem. There were people behind us who had backpacks, so I don't know how that turned out, but they came in much later than us.
We went downstairs to get a seat next to the elevator. At 8am (I guess) someone came in and let everyone into the elevator. We went right for the back, but people were pushing their way in front of my fiance. In hindsight, it didn't really make much of a difference.
We got out of the elevator and went to the left. Previous reviews made it sound like there would be someone waiting for us. There were a few confusing signs, but it seemed like we should stand at this one particular sign marked 14A/14B. A few minutes later, someone on the other side called out that C1 should go up to window 1. I assumed I was in the wrong spot, so we all started heading over there. When I told them we didn't have a ticket, they said someone would be at window 14 shortly, so we had to race across the room to get back in line. It was all very stupid. Maybe they do that for their own amusement, I don't know.
We were in line when some lady just cut in front of us all and went up first. I didn't argue with her because I didn't want to get thrown out. I'm sure Karma will get her soon enough. She was C1, we were C2.
We went to the other side of the room to wait. They called C1, C3, C4, then our C2. I had given up the fight at that point, so it was fine. I was jsut trying to relax because I was so nervous and excited at that point!
The lady at window 2 asked for a bunch of our paperwork. For the record, she wanted the I-134, not I-864! I can't remember exactly, but they wanted birth cert and copy, medical exam info, I-134, confirmation page, passport, and the letter I signed saying I wanted to marry him. She also specifically asked for supporting proof for the I-134 (gave 1040A and employment letter). She told us to have a seat.
After about 15 minutes, they called C1, C3, C4 and then our C2. There was a man that we interviewed with. He seemed to ask me most of the questions even though I am the American. My fiance had to do his fingerprints over because they didn't scan properly the first time. They asked me if I still wanted to get married, how we met. He commented that most people say they met online. I explained that we go around to different cities for Scrabble tournaments, so we actually met in person. He also asked where I lived and what I do for a living. He kind of asked me a few questions about my job. He asked fiance where he lived and if he ever had any trouble with border crossings or with the law. Then he said we were approved and gave us the welcome letter. javascript:emoticon(' ')
We went back out the way we came in, though nobody really explained where to go. It was the right way!
We got the desired result, but I wish we hadn't stressed so much about it. We tried very hard to get there early and were the first in line. But fighting with others to get position in the elevator, etc. made it more stressful than it needed to be. I think if we had shown up at 8am and waited our turn, it would have been fine. I don't know why so many reviews tell you you have to be first in line. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Detroit MI
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 12, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
My husband was approved! We got there about 20 minutes early, which helped, I think. We were one of the first people called back. We were sworn in, and the lady asked to see our ID. She asked us about how we met and stuff like that. Then she went over the application with my husband responding yes or no. I tried not to laugh when she asked if he intended to have more than one wife.
She told us about removing conditions and that we'd have to apply right before the 2-year mark. Then she said she had to do a background check, but would be approving the green card if everything was okay! She also asked to keep one of our wedding pictures. I found one that showed both of our faces. I think the only other thing she asked for was proof of our relationship. I gave her our bank statement. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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