T and T's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: T Beneficiary's Name: T VJ Member: T and T Country: Bulgaria Last Updated: 2014-07-27 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for T & T:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Bulgaria I-129F Sent : 2014-03-10 I-129F NOA1 : 2014-03-14 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2014-04-16 NVC Received : 2014-04-23 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : Consulate Received : 2014-05-05 Packet 3 Received : 2014-05-12 Packet 3 Sent : 2014-06-10 Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2014-06-17 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2014-06-23 US Entry : Marriage : Comments : I was very worried how is this type of interview passing. My advice is to be calm, sincere and follow the instructions of the people from the embassy and everything will pass successfully. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 33 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 95 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Bulgaria Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : July 27, 2014 Embassy Review : On April 23, my fiance told me that our petition is approved. On May 12, I received a letter from the embassy for visa interview. It informed me what documents I need: - DS-160 aplication conformation page printed ( on-line fill it) - 1 passport picture - valid passport (at least 8 months lasting) - birth certificate and copy of it ( I was translate it in English and had appostile for USA on it. I worried that Embassy will take it but they kindly return it to me because i will need it in USA for my marriage) - police sertificate ( the same as above) - certificate of family status ( the same as above) - medical examination (only this document I have to pass it after the apointment for interview and it costed about 80 dollars and last 2-3 hours, they took me blood test, x-ray scan and took me only one tetanus vaccination because you have to have your vacsination history from your family doctor in writing. In other way they took you more vaccinations). Once I have prepared all the documents I called on phone number pointed in the letter to make an appointment for an interview. I was surprised when I was answered in my native language, but I was very pleased with that. Appointed date for my interview was pointed for next week - June 17 at 2:00. I was very worried how is this type of interview passing. I made a whole bag of documents and evidence of our relationship. I went very early and waited across the street to time approached. At 1:15 p.m. I crossed the street and told the guard that I have an appointment for an interview at 2:00. He pointed to the entrance counter and told me to pack my passport. The woman at the counter checked the data from my passport and gave me a card with a number, which guards to check my luggage took the entrance. All spoke my native language, and kindly gave me instructions on what to do. The check was similar to the airport. Check my luggage and go through the scanner. Must remain disabled for security your phone, flash drive and other devices if you have any, and they give you a number to get them to the exit back. Prohibited weapons and liquids. After checking allowed me to take my backpack with the evidence and go inside. Entering the embassy welcomed me kindly woman who directed me to the appropriate counter. At the first stop I paid a fee of $ 240. Then he turned to the second stop, where polite man began to take my papers in order. Finally, I prepared a bunch of evidence, but he told me that the big photo album is enough and just took it. He gave me the bill to fill passport and then sent me to the next stop to take my fingerprints. When I was finished with all that I had to wait a few other people before me for the interview with the consul. He called me by name and asked me my language if I knew English and whether to speak English (most of the others interviewed spoke Bulgarian). I said I do not speak perfectly, but I'll try. After the first question, I asked him to repeat only in my native language. It was, I swear to tell the truth. Continued in English with simple questions about me and my fiance. I write about them in random order, because I do not remember completely. - Where we meet - When did this happen - How many times have I been in the U.S. and what type of visa (for any reason) - How long was my stay - How old is my fiancé - What day is born - Has he been in Bulgaria - For how long is left vocation (I have described here and how it has come, meet with my family and my offer, so I did not get any questions about this) - Approximate asked me when I want to go - They asked me whether I continue to learn - I explained that I take my remaining exams at the moment and I hope I'm ready to graduate and departure. Kind, smiling lady I congratulate, the approved visa and told me when to expect my passport by registered mail. I was last interviewed, so I took the liberty to ask a few questions about what's next, and she kindly smile and explained everything to me. I wish such a pleasant and successful interview of all. I was very pleased with the courtesy and respect all instructions carefully embassy. I finally had to take my phone and sign was leaving the building. A few days later I received my documents by courier, but they also had instructions on what to do. My advice is be calm, sincere and follow the instructions of the people from the embassy and everything will pass successfully. Rating : Very Good

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