DaveNot's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Maryann
Beneficiary's Name: Dave
VJ Member: DaveNot
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2019-06-24
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Immigration Checklist for Maryann & Dave:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2014-06-06 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2014-06-11 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2014-11-21 |
| NVC Received : |
2014-12-03 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2014-12-10 |
| NVC Left : |
2014-12-15 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-01-05 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-01-07 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-01-06 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2015-01-22 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-02-19 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-02-26 |
| US Entry : |
2015-02-28 |
| Marriage : |
2015-03-15 |
| Comments : |
Washington DC Dulles (IAD)... Very smooth entry, few questions, no secondary, stamped and went through. just a long wait, 90 minutes queuing. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 163 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 253 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Washington DC |
| POE Date : |
2015-02-28 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Washington DC Dulles (IAD)... Very smooth entry, few questions, no secondary, stamped and went through. just a long wait, 90 minutes queuing. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2015-04-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-04-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
2015-04-28 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-05-04 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-10-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2015-10-23 |
| Comments : |
07/24/2015 = Notice of Potential Interview Waiver Case.
10/13/2015 = Service request submitted with regards to my RFE which they received on 06/02/2015. It was suggested that I submit one by a tier 1 officer only enquiring about case status. This seemed strange as I was previously told everything is okay, given my NPIW letter.
So, today I received a text message after putting in the service request with regards to my RFE (strange), and. the message updated online (USCIS webpage) too "New card is being produced."
10/15/2015 = New card being produced!
10/19/2015 = New card mailed!
10/23/2015= gone green! |
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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 : |
2015-04-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-04-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-05-04 |
| Approved Date : |
2015-06-18 |
| Date Card Received : |
2015-06-25 |
| Comments : |
Seems a reasonable timeframe. Approved within posted timeframe, but no status updates online. No notices, only in mail which leaves one wondering. Had to submit a case enquiry as past the 75 day mark. I wad approved before the date of submitting a case enquiry. So, USCIS is experiencing issues somewhere and it is happening for most people. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 73 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2015-04-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-04-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2015-06-25 |
| Comments : |
Seems a reasonable timeframe. Approved within posted timeframe, but no status updates online. No notices, only in mail which leaves one wondering. Had to submit a case enquiry as past the 75 day mark. I wad approved before the date of submitting a case enquiry. So, USCIS is experiencing issues somewhere and it is happening for most people. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 73 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2017-07-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-07-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-08-25 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-10-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2018-10-15 |
| Comments : |
Mailed 13lbs 15oz of paperwork!
NEW CARD BEING PRODUCED 2018/10/09
Received: 2018-10-15 |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Washington DC |
| Date Filed : |
2018-07-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-07-23 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-08-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-02-11 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-06-21 |
| Comments : |
The interview qas relatively quick. I had mine in D.C. he asked me about the application. Mostly he asked ke the questions that were already on the application already answers. It was over in 30 min. Really smooth, about an hour overall. Oath to be scheduled and approved in the room and updated online as soon as he approved it on the computer.
Oath notice sent: 5/15/2019
Oath done in a small courthouse with 40 other people, once in, it took arpund 3 hours to complete including check in. Judge was nice. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 19, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived outside the consulate this morning at 7am sharp and there were two security booths, one for citizenship services the other for visa applications. Nobody was there in line and the place was empty. I asked the guard what time we'll be called and if cell phones are allowed inside and he replied "7:30am and yes." Also, I was told that visitors aren't allowed in unless "you're on the list and have an appointment", check the approval guidelines.
Anyway, within 15 minutes of arriving (7:15am), there were hordes of people standing in line now. I would estimate 50 people at 7:30am. The guards pushed out carts and separated us into two queues based on appointment time and checked your passport and appointment letter, then we went through x-ray (like airport security); belts, pocket change, bags and stuff.
I followed the signs to the embassy after security and approached a front desk (passport and appointment letter checked), and I was issued a ticket number I901. I sat in the hall waiting for around 30 minutes and had a little wander about. Tip: They have water fountains inside! How I missed those things in public places. Snake bar opens at 8am. I was inside by 7:40am, waited until 8 (my appointment time), I was called and asked to present documents and could hardly hear the person, but managed. I was asked several questions: "have you been in the military?" "What is my name?" "What is my fiancées name?" "Have you changed your name by deed poll?" I handed most of my evidence over and I was told that I don't need so much paperwork... She took my finger prints and handed me my medical results, and advised that I need to put this in my carry-on suitcase (CD and envelope).
After the last account with the friendly lady there, I was asked to sit down and wait until my number was called for my interview. I was called at around 8:40, and I approached a lovely American women who was very friendly. She took my finger prints again for verification and the interview was underway very quickly. I was being asked questions before even being organised (tip). Again with the questions: "What is your name?" "What is your fiancées name?" "What does she do for a living?" "Does she have children?" "How old are the youngest two?" "Have you been married before?" "How have you managed to sustain a relationship?" "When did you meet?" "When do you intend on getting married?" The questions as written are NOT in order, but they were asked very politely. Note: The questions that were being asked were more apart of a FRIENDLY conversation and it wasn't just a list of questions. It felt like a conversation. Suddenly, out the blue the lady said to me "I'm pleased, and I'm going to approve your application", to which I replied "huh?" with a big smile. I asked a couple of questions regarding the process, and passports supposedly take two weeks to be in receipt of. I guess that's subjective? It really did catch me out of the blue and I didn't expect it to be so simple. She said that's it and I left, bla bla bla.
My entire experience for the day was nerve wrecking, but I honestly felt much calmer once inside the embassy. It is the feeling of the unknown, but honestly, it was a very pleasant day. I was first in the door, and I was out of the embassy at 8:50am this morning! I think the entire process inside was less than one hour in total.
I left at 3am to drive into London this morning. Parking is available, but horrendously expensive and not provided by the embassy. Rush-hour in London is ridiculous after 7am and is a standstill most places. I still found it much cheaper than renting a hotel overnight. Public transport for me wasn't an option.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: Washington DC
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2015-02-28 |
| Embassy Review : |
Dulles airport.
Waiting 90 minutes to approach security. I handed in my paperwork 2 or 3 questions and I was stamped and let through. No problems at all. People say you may end up in secondary on a K1 I was not. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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
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
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