LMK74's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kevin
Beneficiary's Name: Lynn
VJ Member: LMK74
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2019-11-15
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Immigration Checklist for Kevin & Lynn:
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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? |
Texas Service Center on 2013-05-24 |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-01-04 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-01-09 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2013-07-02 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2013-07-19 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-07-24 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-08-15 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-08-19 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-08-23 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-08-30 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-08-31 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-10-11 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-10-23 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-10-29 |
| US Entry : |
2013-11-26 |
| Marriage : |
2014-01-23 |
| Comments : |
Just in time for our first Thanksgiving :-) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 196 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 287 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Charlotte |
| POE Date : |
2013-11-26 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Stern guy asked me a few questions and reminded me to get married within 90 days. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2014-02-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-02-12 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-03-14 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2014-06-05 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-01-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Received letter 06/09/2014 saying our case may be eligible for an Interview waiver. There is currently a 6 month delay on processing these I-485's from the date of the letter (06/05/2014). Another 6 month wait for my greencard...
Finally received a update to say Green card being issued. Nearly a year since we sent the packet off. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2014-02-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-02-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-03-14 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-04-15 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-04-23 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 69 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2014-02-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-02-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2014-04-23 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 70 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-10-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-10-21 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-11-21 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-10-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Received NOA showing receipt of money plus informing us my conditional resident status is extended for a period of one year.
Started checking the website to see if our file had been touched but nothing. Then the approval letter just turned up saying Congratulations you've been approved! Allow 60 days for the card to arrive. Such a relief!!! |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2019-07-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-07-08 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-10-28 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-11-14 |
| Comments : |
Early start for a 7.30am ceremony. 94 people from 45 countries. So very happy this visa journey has finally come to an end!!! Thank you to everyone for the information given. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 27, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Did my research on here by reading lots of embassy reviews...so glad I did as it put me slightly at ease with the whole process!
Pretty smooth morning in the embassy. Joined the queue at about 7.30am and was in the embassy at 8am. My appointment said 9am so no problem with getting in early. Sat around looking out the window waiting for my number to flash up. Got called up to the first window to be met by a very friendly American guy. Went through all my paperwork taking my passport, birth certificate, police certificate, MRV payment receipt and then the sponsorship forms from my fiance and his dad. He congratulated me on my engagement and then told me the next time my number gets called it will be for my interview. Went back to the big room and continued to watch all the various N numbers fly through. Glad the I numbers are called in order as it makes it a lot easier to know when you're gonna get the call. About 10.30 my number appeared again...my stomach flipped at that point....its taken about 10 months to get to this point so I felt like a lot was riding on this!
I then got called up to desk 15 to be greeted by another guy who wasn't as friendly as the first guy but I guess he has to be more serious. So he started with the "So tell me about your fiance"....how do you start answering that?? Anyway we started with when we met and when it got serious...what changed in the relationship. Then how we got engaged...then how I would support myself until I can work. Luckily I decided at the last minute to print off my savings statement so I said to him that I have savings and did he want to see the statement? He said yes and just took a quick look and said thanks a lot for bringing that in, that should keep you for a while. He then took another breath and I waited for the next question....he then said "well that all seems good to be so you're approved"........I just stood there staring at him...couldn't quite believe the words were out there!!! I said thanks and then he ran through getting the visa back in 8-10 business days and the sealed envelope etc. I gather up all the paperwork and walked away. I ended up going in to the toilets and just hiding in a cubicle for a couple of minutes to calm down!!!
Then I went back out the security booth to the outside world again...it was such a relief to be able to look at the people still in the queue outside and think thank god I wasn't still there!!!
I then waved goodbye to the embassy and went to the Starbucks to meet my mate...I tried to do the serious face thing so she couldn't tell....but as soon as she looked at me....I just started smiling and couldn't stop! Its such an amazing feeling to finally know for sure.
Called my fiance and he asked "Is it good news?" I said "It's very very good news!!!!!!!!!!"....we both had a little cry!!
Overall a great experience...straight forward entry into the embassy and all ran good. I think I was in there maybe 2.5 hours.
Good luck to everyone who is going through this process....its worth it!! |
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Very Good |
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POE Review: Charlotte
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2013-11-26 |
| Embassy Review : |
After a lovely half empty flight from Heathrow to Charlotte, I left the plane with my Passport and sealed envelope clutched tightly in my hand. I joined the general queue for ESTA and VISAs. When I got to the front of the queue I showed the guy my K1 visa and he then pointed me to a clear line. Walked up to the desk and gave the officer my passport and told him that I had a sealed envelope to pass on. He then took my fingerprints and took my photo. He advised that he doesn't deal with the paperwork so I need to go and collect my baggage and then proceed on to the secondary interview area. He gave me a plastic number to show the next officer. I then waited for my bags hoping that the next part wouldn't be a problem. Saw the sign for secondary interview and as soon as I walked round the corner the officer called my name. He asked me if we'd set a wedding date yet, what my fiance's name is and will he be waiting in arrivals for me. I gave the answers and then he stamped my forms and sent me on my way. It was the best feeling to walk through arrivals and see my fiance and get a very big hug. The officers weren't exactly friendly but it was ok. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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