digitalvx's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: V
Beneficiary's Name: A
VJ Member: digitalvx
Country: Romania
Last Updated: 2017-07-20
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Immigration Checklist for V & A:
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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 2013-06-21 |
| Consulate : |
Bucharest, Romania |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-01-24 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-01-28 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-07-09 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-07-25 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-07-29 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-08-01 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-07-19 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-07-29 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-09-03 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-09-03 |
| US Entry : |
2013-09-08 |
| Marriage : |
2013-09-26 |
| Comments : |
Transferred from VSC to TSC |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 162 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 218 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
JFK |
| POE Date : |
2013-09-08 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Very friendly and professional. We were the only ones being processed at the time. Took maximum of 15 minutes. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2013-09-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-10-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-10-17 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-03-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2014-04-01 |
| Comments : |
1/17/14:Interview Waiver dated 1/10/14
3/26/14: Green Card Approved, USCIS status changed to Card/Production
3/26/14: USCIS status then changed to "Decision"
3/31/14: USCIS status changed back to Card/Production (in the morning) and USPS tracking # provided (in the evening)
4/1/14: Green Card in hand! |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-09-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-10-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-10-17 |
| Approved Date : |
2013-12-05 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-12-14 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 66 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-09-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-10-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2013-12-14 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 66 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-12-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-30 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-01-29 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-12-01 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2016-12-08 |
| Comments : |
12/1/16 - Approval on-line
12/2/16 - Approval Letter with date of decision 11/28/16
12/6/16 - Card mailed to me
12/8/16 - Card in hand |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2016-12-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-01-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-01-31 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-06-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2017-07-19 |
| Comments : |
Nice ceremony, over 150 individuals from 45 different countries. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Bucharest, Romania
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 9, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Overall very positive experience.
There is no way around it...you will be nervous and uneasy until after the interview is over. The staff at the embassy makes every attempt to ease your suffering, and is very friendly and professional.
We arrived at the embassy 45 min ahead of interview and had to wait outside until 1pm and name is called. Upon entering you go through security (similar like at the airport) and leave all electronics and liquids at the front.
After you are escorted to a room which is similar set up like a post office with window booths (1-16) and area for people to sit. You are called several times to different booths 1) drop off passport, 2)take fingerprints, 3) drop off sealed medical package provided from medical exam, drop off birth certificate, copy of birth certificate, affidavit of support, proof of relationship, 4) you pay the visa fee $240 usd, and 5) you have the interview.
Interview went well as both petitioner and beneficiary were present. Basically was a conversation, how we met, what are plans for the wedding, what are the petitioner's parents' names, if any issues with police etc. Nothing out of the ordinary. After we were told we were approved (Thanks to God) and we asked if we can pick up passport same day which luckily we were able to.
Advice:
-For affidavit of support: have a packet ready (i-134 form, bank letter, work letter, 1 year tax return). Have more details handy and submit if asked. I had too much info (3 years returns, both IRS transcripts and 1040s)
-For proof of relationship: I had too much and folder barely fit. I would recommend to create a nice summary that tells a nice story, and focus on bigger picture...passport entry/exit stamps, boarding passes, cards, phone bills, skype logs, facetime. Think of what a reasonable person would need to be convinced you have a genuine relationship. That being said, have a lot of back up ready to provide at moments notice and make the interviewer aware.
-Do your research. Read as much as you can from all websites, as processes change, and learning through what worked well for some and what didn't for others will make you prepared. It's better to be over prepared than under prepared. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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