Joe2506's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Mark
Beneficiary's Name: Joelene
VJ Member: Joe2506
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2021-01-16
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Immigration Checklist for Mark & Joelene:
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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 2013-08-06 |
| Consulate : |
South Africa |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-06-29 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-07-10 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-08-26 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-08-28 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-09-09 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-09-23 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-09-27 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-09-27 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-10-16 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-11-14 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-11-19 |
| US Entry : |
2013-12-06 |
| Marriage : |
2013-12-11 |
| Comments : |
Port of Entry: Chicago. The Immigration officer was friendly and while asking me general questions informed me that Nelson Mandela had passed away while I was in transit.
It was painless. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 47 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 127 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2013-12-06 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2014-04-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
2015-04-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-05-30 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2015-02-21 |
| 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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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
RFE: Submitted evidence (Medical expired, had a full medical redone) June 08,2015 |
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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 : |
2014-04-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-05-30 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-07-21 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 88 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2017-04-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-04-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-05-04 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-02-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2015-05-13 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Montgomery |
| Date Filed : |
2020-11-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-11-02 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-02-03 |
| Approved : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 19, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Arrived at the consulate and hour and a half early which was fine I was joiner by a few people not longer after. A few minutes before 1pm the security asked us to queue and get my passport and interview letter ready to enter into security check. All electronic devices will be left at security before entering the consulate.
The following was requested at the first window:
Passport,Passport photos,DS160,DS230(unsigned),DS156,DS156k,DS157,Unabridged birth certificate,police clearance,evidence to prove ongoing relationship. (I had a lever arch file full of photos,emails,skype,telephone print outs and whatsapp logs... All they looked at was skype messages and calls)
You will be asked to make a payment for a visa and return to the waiting area for your name to be called. about 20-30 minutes later and 1 Approved K1 Visa later it was my turn to be interviewed. I was asked the usual questions:
1. Where and how did I meet my now Fiance'?
2. When did I last see him.
3. Where does he work and his job specs
4. Have we met each others parents and how do they feel about us?
5. What are my plans in the US?
6. When do I plan on leaving? (Here I did mention my fiance' had already booked my flight and had my itinerary on hand to show the immigration officer)
Overall the interview was so quick and easy. I had expected it to be a drilling session and it turned out to be the complete opposite. All my relationship evidence was returned and instructions to call DHL given to me. I did however ask just to clarify if I had been approved and was told it was in the process. I received my passport with visa 5 days after my interview.
I can honestly say if you have all your paperwork in order and your relationship is legit it will be a smooth easy process at the consulate. Also they will more than likely only need a little of each type of communication you use but if you are unsure and want to be careful take as much as you think you will need.
Good Luck Guys and be sure to ask any questions if you need anymore info or clarification.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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