Sunshine25's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Fiance
Beneficiary's Name: Sunshine
VJ Member: Sunshine25
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2019-05-21
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Immigration Checklist for Fiance & Sunshine:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2011-12-31 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-01-09 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-05-14 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-06-04 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2012-06-20 |
| Consulate Received : |
2012-06-25 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2012-07-06 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2012-07-06 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2012-08-01 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-08-02 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2012-08-21 |
| Marriage : |
2012-09-16 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 126 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 206 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2012-10-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-11-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-12-06 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-06-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2013-07-05 |
| Comments : |
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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 : |
2012-10-29 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2013-01-16 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-01-26 |
| Comments : |
Took slightly longer as I had to have a second set of fingerprints done. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 79 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2012-10-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-11-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2013-01-26 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 79 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-04-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-04-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-06-02 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-02-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Manchester NH |
| Date Filed : |
2019-02-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-02-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-03-14 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-04-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-05-17 |
| Comments : |
60 days to complete!!! |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 2, 2012 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was at 8.00am and we arrived at the embassy at 7.15am. After queing for 10 minutes, our paperwork was checked, my fiance was on the list and we got moved to a second queue. After about another 10 minutes we went through security and that's when I had to run to Gould's pharmacy to check my car keys in! Didn't think they were electronic, but something to do with the chip?
We walked round the side of the building and got our number from reception, I-904. We then sat down and waited 30 minutes until we were called up to window 1. We had the hard-to understand chinese woman. I could just understand what she was saying, but my fiance couldn't. She started saying my photos were not good enough, the background wasn't white, the picture was blurred and the paper quality was rubbish. She asked where I had them printed and I said a professional photo shop and she said 'don't go to some happy-snappy shop' I told her what I paid for them, so she then said 'well I don't want you paying more money, I can make it work, don't worry'. She then got a bit grumpy about my paperwork not being stapled, but when I said sorry, she said 'oh, don't worry, I'm just having a moan!, I've been doing this for 30 years.
I handed over all my paperwork, plus copys and she put all the copies in my file and said the next interviewer would give me back the originals. She asked for the I-134 and a letter from his employer. She then said 'you were married, right?' and I said yes, I've given you my divorce decree. She then asked where my police certificates were for my married name. I said I never changed my name and she said when you marry you get your husbands name. I said it doesn't work like that here and I have never been known by another name. She then said 'well I hope this is not a problem for you!'
Ok, so now I'm more nervous, about a police check I can't do, as that person does not exist!
We then sat back down, settling in for a long wait. Eventually we were called up to window 15, to the woman with brown hair and glasses. She gave us a nice smile and said good morning. I introduced my fiance to her and she said 'I recognised him from the photos' and smiled again. She then asked us both to take the oath and I had to write my fiances name on the form and sign it. She told me there was something wrong with my finger prints I did earlier and she had to re-do them but her system wasn't working, so we had to wait a few minutes. Then she couldn't get a good image for my finger prints, so I had to do it another 2 times!
She then started to ask questions;
How did we meet?
When was the first time we met in person?
Did I take my son on that first visit?
When did we last see each other?
When I was planning to travel to the US?
What were our wedding plans?
Was I going to fly my son back here to see his Dad?
Did I have permission to take him out of the country?
Where did my fiance work and what does he do there?
She then asked my fiance if he was going to support us?
She then typed stuff on her computer for about 30 seconds, but it felt a lot longer and then looked up and said 'congratulations, I am happy to approved both visas!'
I looked at my fiance and smiled and started crying and she then said 'it's ok to hug and cry'. She looked so happy for us at the same time too.
So that's it, the hardest part (I think) DONE!
No extra finacial evidence or relationship evidence was asked for.
We were in and out in under 2 hours  |
| Rating : |
Good |
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POE Review: Boston
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2012-08-21 |
| Embassy Review : |
We were seated at the back of the aircraft, so we were one of the last to get off and one of the last in the line to go through immigration. When it was our turn, I gave the officer the two sealed envelopes, which he ripped open. He firstly did my sons paperwork, while asking me a few questions;
How long had I been with my fiance?
When were we going to get married?
What I did for a job back in England?
He then checked my paperwork, looking very closely so make sure all the numbers matched up, took my finger prints and stamped everything. As soon as he gave our passports back, he starting chatting to my son and smiling. It took 15 minutes, plus 30 minutes of queing.
We went downstairs to collect our suitcases and walked out and I strated crying with happiness that it was all over! |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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.
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