Thermite's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Jason Beneficiary's Name: Alona Jean VJ Member: Thermite Country: Philippines Last Updated: 2016-03-07 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Jason & Alona Jean:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Manila, Philippines I-129F Sent : 2012-03-12 I-129F NOA1 : 2012-03-19 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2012-07-17 NVC Received : 2012-07-25 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : 2012-07-27 Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : 2012-08-23 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2012-12-13 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2012-12-21 US Entry : 2013-01-10 Marriage : 2013-02-14 Comments : I was allowed to go with her through the whole process was very long took us over 5 hrs we missed our connecting flight and were very tired. Could be faster but its done now Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 120 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 269 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Dallas POE Date : 2013-01-10 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : I was allowed to go with her through the whole process was very long took us over 5 hrs we missed our connecting flight and were very tired. Could be faster but its done now

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Wichita KS Date Filed : 2013-04-01 NOA Date : 2013-04-10 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2013-05-10 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2013-09-23 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2013-09-28 Comments :

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2013-04-01 NOA Date : 2013-04-10 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2013-05-10 Approved Date : 2013-06-05 Date Card Received : 2013-06-14 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 65 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2013-04-01 NOA Date : 2013-04-10 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2013-06-14 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 65 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : California Service Center Date Filed : 2015-08-21 NOA Date : 2015-08-27 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2015-09-18 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2016-02-29 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Green Card Received : 2016-03-07 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : December 17, 2012 Embassy Review : I went with my fiancee to the interview as I have read on the forums meeting through an aunt or relative that lives in the USA is a Red flag and you could get a hard time. Our appointment was at 7:30 but we got there early like 6:15 we stayed at Bay view Hotel which was just across the street. No need to go early they will not let you in until close to your time but they did let us go in at 6:45 I don't think their was many of us at 7:30 We went inside and took a seat we set there for awhile our number started with a 6 but we set outside and they we just calling numbers starting with a 2 so my fiancee and I looked at the slip they gave us it just said submit DS-156 and DS-157 (2) of each and DS-156K to window 39 (the lady stapled them all together appointment letter on top before we went inside) We asked lady outside where to go she said oh your K-1 you can go inside. DS-230 (part 1) was not asked but take it in case they might add it later to the slip of paper When we were inside we found area were they were calling numbers starting with 6 and the other side numbers with 2 it was four digit number and that number stays with you whole time. Went to window 39 and submitted our forums that got stapled together told to take a seat and then wait for number to flash again Next number was with Filipino interview and we did not even know we were being interviewed she was so nice She asked for her CENOMAR NSO Birth certificate and NBI Clearance then asked for affidavit of support BPI Receipt Asked if it was ok to speak to her in her language and will talk to me in a minute She asked me how many people in my house I said 2 she said do they have jobs I said yes I said I am paying my parents rent until I got a house it wasn't an issue. She asked if I was petitioner then asked fiancee How we meet When we meet When in person did she meet me she did not care about exact dates just 2012 and 2011 what she recorded but I gave exact dates Where she lived and she forgot part of her address because she was nervous so I told her and she laughed and said see he knows I was asked: How many times did I visit and then if this was my second trip How I know her aunt Our pictures together and if I sent any money to see the receipts Told us to take seat and give them to American if he asked for them which he never did After that we did finger prints then interview with American. He greeted us morning and asked us: Are you in love How did we meet How long I knew her aunt and where did I meet her What she likes about me she said shes nice and he said give me more then that and she said she is a joker and he said so his sense of humor I said it makes me laugh when they get he and she mixed up and he said I am used to it and she hit me in the arm as we laughed :P He wanted to see engagement ring but called it wedding ring and said I hope its real I said I hope so too lol Then asked if we are having a big wedding and we both said small and he said oh you got to have a big one. He said ok looks good your approved have seat and wait for final instructions If you can go or are willing do it I think we were approved before American even interviews us because I seen on paperwork approved in big red letters it really helps a lot if you go some ladies where American did not attend got a hard time and one went through AP as they got engaged in 2010 and was some issues with past marriage Rating : Very Good

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