rob&ana's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Rob
Beneficiary's Name: Ana
VJ Member: rob&ana
Country: Venezuela
Last Updated: 2006-08-22
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Immigration Checklist for Rob & Ana:
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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 : |
Caracas, Venezuela |
| I-129F Sent : |
2005-06-25 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2005-06-29 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2005-07-08 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2005-07-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2005-08-01 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2005-08-01 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2005-08-13 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2005-08-08 |
| Interview Date : |
2005-08-29 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2005-09-01 |
| US Entry : |
2005-10-01 |
| Marriage : |
2005-11-12 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 9 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 61 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2005-10-01 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
I totally forgot to ask about the EAD, and in spite of all the stories I had heard about Miami as a POE, my experience was completely sweet. The officer that I got at the line was nice and explained that I only needed the bottom part of the I-94 and that I had to hold on to it for dear life. The officer at secondary inspection was really nice and joked about my wedding and explained everything about the 90 day period and how I should go about the AOS. On October 3rd, I went to the Pittsburgh CIS office where I got my temp EAD, the ladies there were OH SO NICE, I couldnt believe it... SO all in all, everything has been pretty good for me. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Pittsburgh PA |
| Date Filed : |
2005-12-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2005-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
2006-01-09 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2006-02-07 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2006-07-27 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2006-07-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2006-08-05 |
| Comments : |
AOS PACKAGE: RFE stating that we dont meet the poverty levels, even though we do. We will send out all the evidence again and write a thorough letter, explaining the situation.
AOS INTERVIEW: It was quite simple, the CO made a few questions about how we met, when and where, when did we get married and where. Asked about joint assets and liabilities, we provided rent lease document, joint account letters, and letters from our employers stating that we're the beneficiaries of the life insurance and 401K. No stamp on the passport, but GC should arrive in 7 to 10 days. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
Renewal |
| Date Filed : |
2005-12-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2005-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2006-02-07 |
| Approved Date : |
2006-05-18 |
| Date Card Received : |
2006-05-22 |
| Comments : |
Obtained an interim EAD card on the 87th day of my journey. However it was pretty much over the 90 days and my case hasnt still been touched.Emailed my DO and called the USCIS information line, they took my complaint and gave me a receipt number. Someone called from the Pittsburgh DO and told me that they inquired about my case and my file was going to be pulled and I should have an answer in 14 or 21 days. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 153 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2005-12-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2005-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2006-05-20 |
| Comments : |
Had to send a letter to expedite my AP due to work related travel. The package included a letter from my employer and copies of my AOS, EAD and AP receipts, as well as my letter requesting the expedite AP. Also sent emails to the Pittsburgh DO, and called the USCIS information line. I dont really know what worked... must have been a combination of it all. EAD not approved yet |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 151 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Caracas, Venezuela
Review Topic:
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 31, 2005 |
| Embassy Review : |
The Venezuelan Consulate works pretty much like many others, you go in, take a number and wait til your number is called,I guess it depends on how many people are being interviewed at the immigration section of the consulate. I got there at 9 am, and I was called to the window at 10.45 am more or less. The CO was not friendly, but she wasnt too cold either. She asked for the info, made me sign my forms and told me to go and pay the 100$ fee. Take cash, they do not take checks or debit cards. They use the official exchange rate. After bringing the receipt to the CO, I was told to sit and after 10 minutes or so, I got called again. It was other CO, she was much nicer and friendlier, she took my finger prints, and told me that I was approved, she asked me a couple of questions and that once I got my visa I could move immediately to the US, did I have any questions??... Not really!!!! I was so nervous, but it really wasn't a hassle at all. The consulate doesnt require a whole lot of information. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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POE Review: Miami
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2005-10-01 |
| Embassy Review : |
I totally forgot to ask about the EAD, and in spite of all the stories I had heard about Miami as a POE, my experience was completely sweet. The officer that I got at the line was nice and explained that I only needed the bottom part of the I-94 and that I had to hold on to it for dear life. The officer at secondary inspection was really nice and joked about my wedding and explained everything about the 90 day period and how I should go about the AOS. On October 3rd, I went to the Pittsburgh CIS office where I got my temp EAD, the ladies there were OH SO NICE, I couldnt believe it... SO all in all, everything has been pretty good for me. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Pittsburgh PA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
December 8, 2006 |
| Embassy Review : |
AOS INTERVIEW: It was quite simple, the CO made a few questions about how we met, when and where, when did we get married and where. Asked about joint assets and liabilities, we provided rent lease document, joint account letters, and letters from our employers stating that we're the beneficiaries of the life insurance and 401K. No stamp on the passport, but GC should arrive in 7 to 10 days. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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