d&C's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dan
Beneficiary's Name: Katie
VJ Member: d&C
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2019-10-02
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Immigration Checklist for Dan & Katie:
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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? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Manila, Philippines |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-10-19 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-10-24 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2013-06-10, hardcopy received |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2013-06-21, response mailed |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-07-26 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-08-01 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-08-09 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-09-10  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-09-24 |
| US Entry : |
2013-11-15 |
| Marriage : |
2013-11-24 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 275 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 321 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Dallas |
| POE Date : |
2013-11-15 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Immigration folks were very helpful and nice.
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New Orleans LA |
| Date Filed : |
2013-12-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-12-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
NONE |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-01-13 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-08-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2014-08-14 |
| Comments : |
2014-03-12 - Notice of Potential Interview Waiver received via USPS.
2014-08-07 - Card in Production. NO INTERVIEW!
2014-08-11 I-797, Welcome letter rcv'd via USPS.
2014-08-14 - Rcv'd Green Card via USPS priority mail. HappyHappyHappy! |
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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 : |
2013-12-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-12-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-01-13 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-02-14 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-02-21 |
| Comments : |
Filed EAD with I-485 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 71 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 : |
2013-12-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-12-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2014-02-21 |
| Comments : |
Filed AP with I-485 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 71 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-05-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-05-13 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-06-22 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-04-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2017-05-09 |
| Comments : |
2016-05-09 - I-751 sent to VSC
2016-05-12 - I-751 rcv'd by VSC
2016-05-24 - Check cashed
2016-06-22 - Biometrics New Orleans
2017-04-23 - Approved/NO INTERVIEW!
2017-05-02 - Card in Production
2017-05-09 - Card Rcvd'd Priority Mail USPS |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
New Orleans LA |
| Date Filed : |
2017-05-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-05-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-06-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-02-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2018-03-02 |
| Comments : |
INTERVIEW: Monday, 02/26/2018,1:00 pm.
Arrived @ 12:30pm. At 12:45 pm -Turned in appt letter window #1. At 1:10 pm - Greeted by interviewer in waiting area who escorted me back to her office. Interview began by her swearing me in. Next she asked me for my appointment letter, green card, driver's license, and passport. She then went through my N-400 in detail with me. This only took about 5-minutes. I stopped her at two points during the N-400 review, giving her an update on the trip portion as I had taken a trip outside the U.S. after submitting my N-400 application. Also had an update on the employment portion as I had changed jobs. After the N-400 review she moved to the Civics portion. I answered the first 6-questions correctly. She then asked me to read a question out loud and she then dictated the answer to that question asking me to write the answer down on a sheet of paper. She then told me that I had passed the interview and I had been approved. She handed the approval notice to me and asked me if I would be able to attend an oath ceremony on Friday of that same week. Of course I said yes and I left with my oath ceremony letter as well. A side note..Surprisingly my interviewer did not ask me for any additional/supporting documents even though I brought a lot. Maybe it was because I sent so much in with my N-400 application (applied under 3-year rule). Better safe than sorry I guess.
OATH CEREMONY: Friday, 03/02/2018, 10:00 am.
Arrived New Orleans Field Office @ 9:00 am. Processed through the line, handing over my green card, looking over my Naturalization Certificate to ensure all information was correct, and signing the certificate. I was handed a package and directed to my assigned seat. We then waited as others processed in and took their seats. We were presented our certificates after we were sworn in as US citizens. Ceremony lasted about 35 minutes. There were 48 people sworn in from 23 different countries. A very small ceremony in comparison to most I have read about but still very special nonetheless. During the ceremony guests were allowed to flank the stage several different times to take photos and videos. Afterwards there was time for picture taking. Although it wasn't a big room there were enough seats that day for all the guests. I would estimate around 100 guests were in attendance. I had three guests with me to include my husband. Very proud to be a US citizen.
US PASSPORT - Monday, 5 Mar 2018.
Applied for passport @ local post office.
Paid Expedited fee (my choice).
Saturday, 17 Mar 2018 - Rcvd passport via priority mail.
Monday, 19 Mar 2018 - Rcvd my original Naturalization Certificate back from passport folks via priority mail. (You must submit original with your passport applicaton).
SOCIAL SECURITY: Monday, 19 Mar 2018.
Visited local SS office to update my social security information and get a new card ordered. Did not have to fill out any paperwork for this. Took my Naturalization cerficate. The agent did not ask for any copies. He swore me in, then asked me 4 or 5 questions verifying my personal information, i.e. current address, mother's maiden name, father's name, my phone number, my place of birth, my birthdate. He updated information from my naturalization certificate into his computer. He then handed me a letter telling me I should receive my updated social security card within 2-weeks and told me to call the number on the letter if I did not receive within that time frame.
Total time @ SS office - 45 minutes.
DRIVER'S LICENSE: Tuesday, 20 Mar 2018.
Visited local DMV to get a new driver's license. Showed my US passport. That didn't seem to satisfy the lady behind the counter so I had to go out to my car and get original Naturalization Certificate. Thank goodness I brought it with me. She was happy once I showed her that and proceeded to update her system and issue me a new license. I am assuming the state of Mississippi is only interested in seeing the Naturalization Certificate. Not sure how other states handle this.
Total time @ DMV - 30 minutes.
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