EmmaAndMike's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Michael & Emma:
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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 : |
2014-11-21 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2014-11-28 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2015-06-13 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2015-07-12 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2015-07-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-08-10 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2015-08-21 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-08-26 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-09-04 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-09-22 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2015-10-22 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-11-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-11-24 |
| US Entry : |
2016-02-06 |
| Marriage : |
2016-04-23 |
| Comments : |
Medical on 10-05-2015
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 242 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 354 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2016-02-06 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Had no problems, handed over the papers to TSA and had my packet opened. Got escorted to a secondary screening section and got asked what date the wedding was. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Norfolk VA |
| Date Filed : |
2016-05-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-05-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
2016-06-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-06-08 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-01-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2017-02-10 |
| Comments : |
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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 : |
2016-05-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-05-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-06-08 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-09-02 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-09-09 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 120 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2018-11-08 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-24 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-09-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2019-09-26 |
| Comments : |
No interview, no RFE. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 18, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
Just wanted to give a quick review for all those who are yet to go for their interview as I read reviews myself before-hand and it certainly prepared me for what to expect on the day. (Had my interview 11-17-2015 and got approved).
I would consider myself a very big worrier and I quadruple check everything etc.. etc.. HOWEVER after worrying myself sick the day of/before I can honestly say it wasn't necessary at all.
I arrived at 8:20am (app time of 9:00am) at the front of the embassy to be greeted with 3 fairly sizeable lines (around 30 people in each of the bigger ones). I joined the smaller of the 3 as it had a board stating it was the line for all visas. I waited maybe a minute and a lady walked up and down our line asking if anyone was on an immigration visa. I stated I was for a K1 visa and she took me to the front of the queue (I could see to the annoyance of others!). She then checked my appointment letter and directed me over to a security guard. Bit like airport security and retrieved my stuff. I then walked around to the side of the building to a small reception desk. Here they asked for my passport and appointment letter, stuck a sticker onto the front of my appointment letter and directed me to the seating area. The sticker has your ticket number on so don't lose this! (Mine started with I).
Like I have seen throughout reviews it was then a waiting game for my number to be called (indicated by a 'ping' sound and numbers appearing on the screen). A lot of 'N' visas were called but eventually after an hour I was called to a desk. I was asked when I intended to travel to the states then asked for my passport, appointment letter, birth certificate, police certificate, U.S. size photo, Affidavit of Support (I had a co-sponsor also) and visa payment receipt. Did my fingerprints and I went to sit back down!
After sitting for another 90 minutes anxiously waiting for the interview my number was called again and went to another desk. The lady was American, not too warm but not cold/rude just to the point. I did my oath, had my fingerprints checked and then answered a few questions. I was asked very basic questions, about our relationship/about my Fiancé and that was it! After a bit of typing/writing on my file she closed it and moved it to the side. She then asked when our wedding would be and said "Welcome to the United States" told to expect my documents back in a few weeks and that was that! I confirmed it was approved and she said yes, go make those phone calls haha! (I was beaming from ear to ear at this point) javascript:emoticon(' ')javascript:emoticon(' ').
So I left embassy and nearly in tears called my Fiancé to give him the good news!
All in all I was very pleased with my visit (perhaps a bit biased as I was approved!). The staff were all pleasant and happy to help/direct where necessary, a lot of waiting but seemed to be well organised despite the volume of people. I would definitely say try not to panic too much as it's more waiting around for a simple interview (a chat rather than interrogation). Good luck to everyone going in the future!
TL;DR Long wait for a short interview, nice staff and well organised.
(updated on November 18, 2015) |
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Very Good |
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POE Review: Newark
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2016-02-06 |
| Embassy Review : |
This was a straight-forward entry. Pretty quiet, didn't wait long to be seen and friendly staff. Didn't have any issues just handed in my papers, had the packet opened (did biometrics) then got sent to a secondary room. They asked me what date the wedding was and then I was on my way! Simple. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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