redleg627's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: W
Beneficiary's Name: M
VJ Member: redleg627
Country: Russia
Last Updated: 2019-09-22
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Immigration Checklist for W & M:
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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 : |
Moscow, Russia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2014-11-30 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2014-12-02 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2014-12-22 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-01-15 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2015-01-15 |
| NVC Left : |
2015-01-21 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-01-27 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2015-02-24 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-03-02 |
| US Entry : |
2015-04-09 |
| Marriage : |
2015-06-20 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 20 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 84 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Portland |
| POE Date : |
2015-04-09 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Portland OR |
| Date Filed : |
2015-06-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-07-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-07-29 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2016-01-13 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-01-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2016-01-23 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2015-06-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-07-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-07-29 |
| Approved Date : |
2015-09-03 |
| Date Card Received : |
2015-10-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 65 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2017-10-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-10-18 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-05-22 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-05-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Portland OR |
| Date Filed : |
2018-11-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-11-25 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-12-18 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-05-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-09-21 |
| Comments : |
Oath Ceremony @ The Olympia Center. 540 new citizens sworn in from 48 countries. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Moscow, Russia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 24, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
The interview was fairly painless and simple. We were clearly over prepared, but we wanted to be safe and not have to return. My fiancee arrived 30 to 40 minutes prior to interview. She waited outside in a line with others. The security guard collected passports and checked to a list in his shack. Once cleared everyone entered consulate at same time. Again she entered another line to check same information. She bypassed the cell phone check in (she did not bring cell phone). There were arrows and paths marked on the floor directing candidates to windows and places. One the first floor she handed her passports to person behind the window and was returned with a green sheet. She was told to follow the red spots on the flor and went to the second floor of building. On the second floor she handed her green sheet and handed many documents t her. Now it was time to wait.
My fiancee waited about two hours before being called back to the interviewer. The interviewer was a man and was very nice and friendly. he smiled a lot and relaxed my fiancee. He asked how we met, where we met in person, and qualities she liked in me. He also asked my step son a few questions, his favorite sports, and what grade he is in. Overall the interview lasted about 10 to 15 minutes and he told her that the visa was approved.
The interview was on a Tuesday and the following Monday the two passports w/ visas arrived by courier.
My fiancees opinion is that the officer wanted to see her emotions about me, and feelings about me. He looked very interested in her answers and body language. The questions were easy, but semi-personal. He showed true interest.
Overall the process was simple, but the interviewer lighten the mood and made you feel relaxed. We were over prepared for documents. He didnt ask for any Skype logs, Viber logs, pictures, nothing ! In fact her handed back the photos that were included in our case file to my Fiancee.
My advise is to follow the directions provided by the Moscow website. Try and relax, and stay focused on the bigger goal. You will look back on this visa process and smile. |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 2Hello and congratulations on successfully arriving to the end of this process. I am still waiting and would be grateful if you respond to a few questions.
- Did your interview said it is combined interview and your spouse should be with you?
- What questions were asked from you and your spouse during i-751 interview?
Thanks and good luck
So to be clear. My wife is/was the GC holder. I was interviewed first. The IC asked me How we met? Where did we meet the first time? Where did we get married? Has she met my family and friends? Have I met her family? My conversation was about 15 to 20 minutes.
The IC then took my wife back and asked same questions in reference to the I-751. He was happy with answers then asked her civics questions related to the N-400. There is about 100 questions they "could" ask. You need to get 6 out of 10 questions correct. There are plenty of study guides online to use. She got the first 6 correct, so they moved onto the next part of the civics test.
She had to write three simple sentences in English, and passed that with no issues. Once again there are study guides to help online.
The whole time she was speaking in English so that part of test was skipped. My wife is very fluent in English.
She passed her civics test with little issues. the IC then said that he would get her scheduled for a oath swear in at the court house. This could be up to 8 weeks for this step. I hope this information helps.
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