Kev-N-Ann's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kevin
Beneficiary's Name: Anna
VJ Member: Kev-N-Ann
Country: Greece
Last Updated: 2017-10-03
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Immigration Checklist for Kevin & Anna:
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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 : |
Athens, Greece |
| I-129F Sent : |
2013-07-12 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-07-15 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-10-01 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-10-16 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-10-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-10-24 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-10-29 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-11-19 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-11-25 |
| Interview Date : |
2014-01-30 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2014-02-14 |
| US Entry : |
2014-02-20 |
| Marriage : |
2014-03-20 |
| Comments : |
Transferred to Texas Service Center on August 6, 2013. Hard copy received August 10, 2013. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 78 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 199 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 : |
2014-02-20 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
First, I went in one of the "visitors" booths. The officer there took my sealed envelope and my passport. He also took a photo of me. Then, he put my stuff in a plastic folder and escorted me to the Tripod. I waited there for about 30'. The airport was very busy yesterday!
The officer at the Tripod never took my fingerprints. He asked me a few questions:
-What did you come here to do? - I came here to get married!
-When are you planning to do that? - (Gave him the date)
-And you're going to stay? - I will apply for AOS
They did not keep my x-ray. I told them that, according to the Embassy, I was supposed to deliver it at the POE. He said: No, we are not doctors! Keep it and give it to your doctor to have it in your medical history.
They also asked me several times if I have any food with me and what kind of food was that. I told them. They never asked to search my suitcases.
After typing some of my data in their system, they gave me a sheet with information for my next steps, handed me my stamped passport and wished me Good Luck!
That was it! As simply as it could be! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2014-05-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-21 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-06-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-01-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2015-01-23 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2014-05-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-21 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2014-08-08 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-08-15 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 85 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2014-05-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-21 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2014-08-15 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 85 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-10-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-10-27 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-11-23 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-09-16 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2017-10-03 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Athens, Greece
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
January 30, 2014 |
| Embassy Review : |
The whole process was very smooth. I spoke with two ladies. The first one got the papers I had been asked to bring with me and asked me some questions. She also gave me back my x-ray and told me that I should bring it with me at the POE. The conversation was in Greek. Then I had to wait for about two hours before I talked to the consul. She asked me if I speak English, I said yes, and then she had me swear that the papers I submitted and the information I was about to give was truthful, according to my knowledge. Then, she took my fingerprints and asked me more or less the same questions as the first lady, wanting to know more details. The questions were:
- How did we first meet
- When and how we met in person. If I stayed at his place and if it felt somehow strange to me.
- How many times I have been in the US and for how long.
- About our previous marriages and divorces
- If I have kids. If he has kids. How old are they. If I have met them, when and how is our relationship. If they spend a lot of time with us.
- When did we get engaged and how did he propose. If he gave me the ring right away or later and if we picked it up together or not.
Then, she said that everything seemed right with our case and my visa was approved! They informed me that I would get it in about 10 days and that they would call me to let me know. They also advised, that I shouldn't book a ticket before they call me...to be on the safe side.
I would like to say that people in the Embassy of Athens are very polite, friendly and understand the pressure that we, applicants, are under. |
| 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.
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