Soojung's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: James
Beneficiary's Name: Soojeong
VJ Member: Soojung
Country: South Korea
Last Updated: 2019-03-15
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Immigration Checklist for James & Soojeong:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Seoul |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-01-10 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-01-16 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2013-05-24 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2013-06-13 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-06-26 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-07-08 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-07-09 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-07-19 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-07-22 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-09-10 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-09-13 |
| US Entry : |
2013-09-19 |
| Marriage : |
2013-10-04 |
| Comments : |
It just took one minute to finish my interview. I was asked to answer only three questions including how I met my fiance, if he still worked in South Korea, and how long we had been dating. I think every applicant is able to be approved if they prepare what the embassy requires. (as written in Packet 3) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 161 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 237 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Atlanta |
| POE Date : |
2013-09-19 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2013-11-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-27 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-27 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-05-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2014-05-09 |
| Comments : |
I got a mail in early March that my application was a potential interview waiver case, and it would take six more months to be reviewed. I expected to get my greencard in late Aug or early Sep, but I got the approval notice on May 2nd!!! James and I are so happy and very relieved. :) |
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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 : |
2013-11-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-27 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-01-30 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-02-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 70 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 : |
2013-11-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2014-02-07 |
| 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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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-02-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-02-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-03-09 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-01-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2017-02-03 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Korea
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 13, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
My interview was scheduled at 8:00, on Sep 10th. For immigrant visa applicants, people are allowed to enter the embassy without waiting outside and standing in a line.
After scanning your belongings and checking your appointment, you go up to the third floor. One thing you make sure when you get there is that you have to get a number. The machine is below(near) TV.
When your number comes out on the board, you go to the booth, and submit all the papers you prepare. If a worker doesn't say something special, you can go back to the seat and wait to be called again for finger printing.
Before you have an interview, you have to swear to tell the truth. Some officers ask you which language you prefer, but I was asked to speak only English. The questions were very simple. 1) How did you meet you fiance? 2) Is he still working as an English teacher here? 3) How long have you been dating with him? I asked all the questions, and after looking my passport and papers again, the officer said I could get a visa in a week. I was very surprised to finish it so early, so I told him again to make sure if I could get a visa soon. Then he said "YES!" The officer didn't even look at a photo book that I brought. He thought he didn't need to check other things to prove our relationship. That was very pleasing and relieving interview.
Before the interview, I was very nervous, couldn't concentrate on reading a book or so. If you are very nervous, I suggest having Cheongsimwhan that relieves your heart. 
I think the applicants can get the approval unless you miss what the embassy requests. I saw an applicant receiving a piece of blue paper. (Especially the officer reviews I-134, and criminal record check(expunged records) very carefully.) The embassy sent my passport the next day, and I could get it two days later. (The company made a small mistake, so I could get it one day late.)
I hope every applicant can get the and approval and the visa without any problem, and if you have questions regarding the visa, feel free to contact me.
Good luck! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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