Kyle and Linh's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kyle
Beneficiary's Name: Linh
VJ Member: Kyle and Linh
Country: Vietnam
Last Updated: 2019-10-22
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Immigration Checklist for Kyle & Linh:
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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 : |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-02-27 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-03-02 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2015-08-18 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-09-01 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2015-09-01 |
| NVC Left : |
2015-09-02 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-09-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-09-22 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-09-22 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2015-10-07 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-10-22 |
| US Entry : |
2015-10-29 |
| Marriage : |
2015-11-21 |
| Comments : |
Visa approved at interview. CEAC website turned to Administrative Processing on Oct 15. We missed a step specific to Vietnam in not logging onto ustraveldocs.com
in order to register to have the visa delivered. Turned to Issued on Oct 19.
Got Visa Oct 22. Son's K-2 only good for six-months not 1 year as listed on DOS website. Inquiring to see if we can get it changed so he can follow later and can finish school in Vietnam and join us in June 2016. Result of inquiry: Visas for both only as good as the medical is good which is 6 months from when you did it. So much for full disclosure. Son will come in March 2016 in the middle of the school year. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 169 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 219 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2015-10-29 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Best entry to US to date. Had entered 4 other times on B1/B2 visas with much more questioning and hassles. Pulled out of line every time in both Chicago and Newark. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Memphis TN |
| Date Filed : |
2015-12-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-01-11 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-02-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2016-02-11 |
| Comments : |
Notified Biometrics not needed on 2016-01-14 after we did walk in. Notified on 2016-02-08 that new card is being produced for I-485 receipt number. No Interview, No Notice of Approval. Amazing from NOA1 to Delivered Green Card in 62 Days. Simply Amazing speed.
Why so fast? Maybe because extensive previous checks on both of us. Who knows? Applicant had B1/B2 Visa and Petitioner had Global Entry card. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2015-12-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-01-11 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Notification of Denial on 2016-02-06. Maybe not necessary with Green Card arriving on 2016-02-11. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between February 1, 2016 and February 12, 2016*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2015-12-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
No notification on 2016-02-06. Not needed with Green Card arriving 2016-02-11. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
There are not enough recent approvals in the timeline system to accurately approximate when your AP will be approved. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-11-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-11-18 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-01-09 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-04-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2018-05-14 |
| Comments : |
Seemed like forever. USCIS needs to get more people to do this stuff. Took WAY TOO LONG |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Memphis TN |
| Date Filed : |
2019-04-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-04-29 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-05-21 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-10-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
Interview pretty straightforward and were to questions off what you filed in the application. Be able to discuss and explain. Interview is looking at your reaction, confidence and command of english |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 7, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
Entered the Consulate at 7:30. Usual routine of checking in and scanning appointment documents. Presented required documents and then waited for interview for K1 and K2 visa for son. Questions:
1) How did you meet?
2) Asked about divorces for both of us? Why? When?
3) How many times did I come to Vietnam?
4) Have you been to USA? How many times?
5) When did he propose? Did you have engagement party?
Asked her 11 year old son two questions. How many times did he meet me? What does he like about your future stepdad?
Took less than 3 hours. Some waiting but went faster than expected.
Happy Day |
| 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
ver 5.0
