cee-gee's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Carl
Beneficiary's Name: Pam
VJ Member: cee-gee
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2016-03-20
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Immigration Checklist for Carl & Pam:
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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 : |
Vancouver, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-02-18 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-02-26 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2013-06-17 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2013-07-01 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-07-08 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-07-15 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-07-17 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-07-18 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-07-22 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-07-22 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-07-23 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-08-09 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-08-14 |
| US Entry : |
2013-08-17 |
| Marriage : |
2013-09-13 |
| Comments : |
Yip Yip! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 132 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 164 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2013-08-17 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Yip Yip! |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Oklahoma City OK |
| Date Filed : |
2013-11-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2014-02-06 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-02-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2014-02-13 |
| Comments : |
Long wait (compared to K1 interview at the US embassy and biometrics), but smooth process. |
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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 : |
2013-11-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-24 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-01-10 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-01-17 |
| Comments : |
Easy peasy, in and out in 15 mins. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 67 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-02-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-02-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-03-18 |
| 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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| Green Card Received : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Vancouver, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 13, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
My interview was on August 9, 2013 (a Friday) at 10:00am. I showed up early, but was told to return 15 mins prior to my interview time.
I had to provide my passport, letter, and sealed medical packet (I just had to show the security guards). I went through the 1st security check and was sent inside to the second security check (the first is just basic security questions and the second is putting your belongings in a bin- similar to the airport, and going through the scan).
Then you are taken to the elevator to go to the 20th floor (if you need to go to the washroom, I suggest doing so prior to arriving at the consulate or prior to going to the 20th floor as there are no washrooms on the 20th floor). After getting off the elevator turn left and proceed to window B. The person will make sure you have all items in the correct order and give you your number.
Then the wait begins... I didn't actually wait that long, about 30 mins. My number was called and the co didn't ask me any questions other than the oath on ds-156k. I was told congratulations, and welcome to the United States. I then sat down and had to wait for my name to be called and the original person (from window B) told me my next steps (receiving my visa, poe, aos, actually super helpful- I already knew most of the info because of vj; but still cool).
The entire process took about 1 hour 15 mins (waiting in line for both security checks- which took the longest... Window B, waiting for the interview, and again at window B) out by 11:15 and celebrated with my fiancé with gelato (I got salted caramel and he got mint chocolate chip) |
| Rating : |
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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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