Bjumanja's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Hank Beneficiary's Name: Anja VJ Member: Bjumanja Country: Germany Last Updated: 2009-03-01 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Hank & Anja:

USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:   Dept of State K3 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K3 Visa Event Date Service Center : Nebraska Service Center Consulate : Frankfurt, Germany Marriage : 2005-07-23 I-130 Sent : 2005-09-16 I-130 NOA1 : 2005-09-27 I-130 RFE : I-130 RFE Sent : I-129F Sent : 2005-10-12 I-129F NOA1 : 2005-10-20 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2005-11-23 NVC Received : NVC Left : 2005-12-07 Consulate Received : Packet 3 Received : 2005-12-24 Packet 3 Sent : 2006-01-29 Packet 4 Received : 2006-02-08 Interview Date : 2006-03-09 Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2006-03-22 US Entry : 2006-04-24 I-130 Approval : 2006-02-15 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 34 days from your NOA1 date. Your I-130 was approved in 141 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 163 days from your I-130 NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Newark POE Date : 2006-04-24 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : Officer did not know about K3 Visa. Had to ask his co-worker. No long wait at all when sent to the special immigration office. Took about 15 minutes.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Cleveland OH Date Filed : 2006-05-30 NOA Date : 2006-06-07 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2006-06-22 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2007-01-05 Approval / Denial Date : 2007-01-05 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2007-01-18 Comments : interview went quick and easy. we talked a bit with the immigration officer and probably our pictures and our words were proof enough for our relationship. we did not need to show any other evidence such as joint bank account or bills in both of our names.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2006-05-30 NOA Date : 2006-06-07 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2006-06-22 Approved Date : 2006-09-21 Date Card Received : 2006-09-28 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 114 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : California Service Center Date Filed : 2008-12-19 NOA Date : 2008-12-22 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : Approved : Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Frankfurt, Germany Review Topic: K3 Visa Event Description Review Date : March 10, 2006 Embassy Review : My interview was scheduled for 7:30. I was there only a bit early but once I was through the security check it was close to 8 o'clock. I did not have to wait too long for the first two windows. The only disappointing moments were that I needed to take another picture since I was wearing glasses. The lady said for my visa I need pictures without glasses even though I always wear them. I told her for future applicants they should put it in the instructions. At the second window I also found out that the doctor from Leipzig did not send my medical results to the consulate even thought the examination was January 31st. (Calling the office in the afternoon, I found out that she had collected papers from various applicants to send them in at one time. That was done this week. I really hope so.) For the 3rd window I had to wait more than 2 hours since the consular went to a lunch break what I assumed. He was very nice though and the interview was over really fast. By the time I left the consulate it was 1 p.m. So, all in all the interview is nothing to worry about and people are really friendly but you should expect some surprises. I thought waiting will be over now but I won't stop worrying until the medical results reach the consulate and I have the visa in my hands. Rating : Good

POE Review: Newark Event Description Entry Date : 2006-04-24 Embassy Review : Officer did not know about K3 Visa. Had to ask his co-worker. No long wait at all when sent to the special immigration office. Took about 15 minutes. Harassment Level : Low

Local US CIS Office Review: Cleveland OH Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : January 13, 2007 Embassy Review : interview went really quick. after 20 minutes we had been out of the office. Interview was scheduled for 8:30 and we got in at about 9:00. The officer went through the paperwork to check everything was there and filled out correctly. He changed our address in the documents. Asked how we met and wanted to see some proof. We had him choose where to start. He wanted to see pictures. That was all. He was convinced and we were approved. He did not want to see any letters, joint bank account information etc., probably because we have been together for 10 years now. Harassment Level : Very Good

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