Demiano's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: B
Beneficiary's Name: M
VJ Member: Demiano
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2017-03-25
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Immigration Checklist for B & M:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Vancouver, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-07-30 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-08-02 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-02-25 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-02-25 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-03-20 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-04-18 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-05-08 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-05-21 |
| US Entry : |
2013-07-14 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
Petition was put in the TSC lockbox and sent to the VSC |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 207 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 279 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Seattle |
| POE Date : |
2013-07-14 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Entered by land border through Peace Arch. The officer who processed my visa was more friendly and approachable than most of the US agents that I have had to deal with. It was his first time with a K-1, and same with the agent beside him. Lol. Everything went through smoothly there. Only complaint would be the rude lady at the booth next to the exit of the parking lot. When we got back to the car, drove to the booth, and showed her the paper we got, she asked us why didn't we pay the cashier and we truthfully answered that the officer had not told us that we had to (probably forgot due to being thrown off by the K-1). Then she rudely replies, "Yeah, I doubt that" very sarcastically. -___- And that was the worst part of the process. We went back into the parking lot, paid the cashier, and then left. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-09-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-09-30 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2014-10-10 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-10-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
eFile |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-09-10 |
| Approved Date : |
2013-10-11 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-10-17 |
| Comments : |
Be warned that if you eFile, you will be charged the $380 EAD fee regardless if you will be applying for an AOS at the same time. The advantage, if you file separately, is that your EAD might be approved quicker than if you sent it in with your AOS. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 56 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Vancouver, Canada
Review Topic: General Review
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Description |
| Review Date : |
May 8, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Just had my K-1 interview today and got approved! Hurray!
My interview was set for 10am at the US consulate. I made sure to check the directions beforehand. The location is within 5mins walking distance from Burrard station, really easy to get to. The entrance is on the side of the building. I followed the instructions to not bring a water bottle, food, cellphone, or a big bag. You can bring a small bag as long as it fits in the wooden box frame they have. It seems that they also have small cubbies where you can check your cellphone in exchange for an ID. Not sure if they allow digital watches so I didn't bring mine; analog watches are ok. If you have any sealed packages beside the medical exam results, they will get you to open them. I had a police certificate from Japan, which they had me open right there for them to check the contents. Was able to cut through the line when I told the person at the frontdesk that I was there for a K-1 interview. Yeh, VIP javascript:emoticon(' ')
Once you go in the building, you go up the stairs to what I think is the second floor. There, you have to empty your pockets and take of your belt and jacket and put them in a grey tub to be x-rayed. They even asked to check my glasses. It went pretty smoothly for me since I didn't have much on me besides a jacket, wallet, visa documents, and a book.
Then you get escorted up to the 20th floor. Because I read the other reviews, I knew exactly to go left and flip the switch at window/wicket B. A man came to help me and asked for my documents. He was very friendly and even helped me photocopy my police certificates so I could have a copy. Then I had to wait for a long while for my interview. Bringing a book is a good idea. Also if you need to go to the washroom, you'll have to have security escort you back down and up the elevator as there is no washroom on the 20th floor.
When my number was called, I went up, got fingerprints scanned, and got sworned in. The questions were easy. Basically asked where and when did we meet, what school did we go to, how many siblings do you and your fiance have, what does he do and you do, how do you keep in contact, etc. Nothing too hard. Be sincere and know your stuff. You should be an expert by now after having had to fill in all those forms! The guy looked briefly through my folder of stuff. He had the I-129F that we had sent in to the USCIS last August. He typed up notes about my answers and took a few glances at the pictures that we had sent in with the I-129F. Got a complement that we did a good job on our package and that they usually don't even need to look at the pictures, but he said he does just so that people don't feel bad for putting in all that effort compiling it. (BUT, the USCIS DOES look at them so you need to put it in anyways.) I had brought extra evidence of our continual relationship since submitting the package, which was not requested at all, but I suggest that you bring it anyways so you're competely prepared.
Bottom line: Follow the instructions on VisaJourney and you will be in good shape. You don't need to hire a lawyer - you can a better job than they will and it's going to be you getting interviewed, not your lawyer. Relax! If any of you have had to go through customs at the border or at the airport while in the process of getting your visa, that is way, WAY worse. Good luck! |
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Very Good |
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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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