WaitingStill's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: James Beneficiary's Name: Valentyna VJ Member: WaitingStill Country: Ukraine
Last Updated: 2016-10-22
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Immigration Checklist for James & Valentyna:
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 : |
Ukraine |
I-129F Sent : |
2012-03-16 |
I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-03-20 |
I-129F RFE(s) : |
2012-07-25 |
RFE Reply(s) : |
2012-07-31 |
I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-08-03 |
NVC Received : |
2012-08-10 |
Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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NVC Left : |
2012-08-14 |
Consulate Received : |
2012-08-17 |
Packet 3 Received : |
2012-08-20 |
Packet 3 Sent : |
2012-09-01 |
Packet 4 Received : |
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Interview Date : |
2012-09-24 |
Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview (If Required): |
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Second Interview Result: |
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Visa Received : |
2012-09-26 |
US Entry : |
2012-10-15 |
Marriage : |
2012-11-10 |
Comments : |
Very smooth process. Embassy interview interview was short and to the point. POE interview was just two questions. It seems that when both parties are present for these interviews, they go much quicker. Now I just have to find a thousand dollars for the I485.... :( |
Processing Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 136 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 188 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Event |
Date |
Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
POE Date : |
2012-10-15 |
Got EAD Stamp : |
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Biometrics Taken : |
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Harassment Level : |
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Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Event |
Date |
CIS Office : |
San Bernadino CA |
Date Filed : |
2012-11-27 |
NOA Date : |
2012-11-29 |
RFE(s) : |
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Bio. Appt. : |
2012-12-26 |
AOS Transfer** : |
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Interview Date : |
2013-02-15 |
Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-02-15 |
Approved : |
Yes |
Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
Greencard Received: |
2013-04-12 |
Comments : |
Once again, a very smooth process. We arrived early and were taken early. The interviewer knew exactly what he wanted and we gave it to him. He was courteous and professional yet friendly. A very good experience at the San Bernardino office. Unfortunately our paperwork got stuck there and we had to call a month later to get the process restarted. Got the green card in April. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Event |
Date |
CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
Filing Method : |
Mail |
Filing Instance : |
First |
Date Filed : |
2012-11-28 |
NOA Date : |
2012-11-29 |
RFE(s) : |
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Bio. Appt. : |
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Approved Date : |
2013-02-07 |
Date Card Received : |
2013-02-09 |
Comments : |
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Processing Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 71 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Event |
Date |
CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
Date Filed : |
2014-11-05 |
NOA Date : |
2014-11-19 |
RFE(s) : |
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Bio. Appt. : |
2014-12-12 |
Interview Date : |
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Approval / Denial Date : |
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Approved : |
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Got I551 Stamp : |
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Green Card Received : |
2015-04-27 |
Comments : |
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Citizenship
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Event |
Date |
Service Center : |
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CIS Office : |
Los Angeles CA |
Date Filed : |
2015-11-17 |
NOA Date : |
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Bio. Appt. : |
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Interview Date : |
2016-06-08 |
Approved : |
Yes |
Oath Ceremony : |
2016-09-22 |
Comments : |
RFE Rcsd by USCIS on 6/14.
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ukraine Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
Review Date : |
September 24, 2012 |
Embassy Review : |
We arrived about 7:45 a.m., there were about 35 people waiting in line. They let us in shortly after 8:00 a.m., we went through security very quickly (they hold your cell phone at the security checkpoint) and went inside and got a number. After a short wait we were called to the window where a very professional, business-like and knowledgeable woman took all the forms and documents. We then waited about 1 1/2 to 2 hours, and were called to another window where a man conducted the interview. He was very personable, professional, and knowledgeable. The interview just took a few minutes and we were approved.
All in all it was a very easy experience and the people were wonderful. |
Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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