jsoubenz's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Sarah Beneficiary's Name: Jamal VJ Member: jsoubenz Country: Morocco Last Updated: 2019-05-15 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Sarah & Jamal:

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 : Morocco I-129F Sent : 2015-04-27 I-129F NOA1 : 2015-05-01 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2015-06-19 NVC Received : 2015-07-14 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2015-07-14 NVC Left : 2015-07-20 Consulate Received : 2015-07-22 Packet 3 Received : 2015-08-04 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2015-08-26 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2015-09-05 US Entry : 2015-09-10 Marriage : 2015-09-14 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 49 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 117 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : JFK POE Date : 2015-09-10 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments :

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Buffalo NY Date Filed : 2016-02-11 NOA Date : 2016-02-26 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2016-03-18 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2016-04-26 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: 2016-04-30 Comments :

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2016-02-11 NOA Date : 2016-02-26 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2016-03-18 Approved Date : 2016-04-16 Date Card Received : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 65 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2016-02-11 NOA Date : 2016-02-26 RFE(s) : Date Received : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 65 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Vermont Service Center Date Filed : 2018-01-23 NOA Date : 2018-01-29 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-03-19 Interview Date : 2019-05-14 Approval / Denial Date : 2019-05-14 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments :

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Buffalo NY Date Filed : 2019-02-16 NOA Date : 2019-02-16 Bio. Appt. : 2019-03-15 Interview Date : 2019-05-14 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2019-05-23 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Morocco Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : August 27, 2015 Embassy Review : I had my interview on August 26, 2015 at the Embassy in Casablanca. My interview was scheduled for 10:00 am and I arrived at 9:30 am. I initially was directed to go across the street from the embassy. I gave my appointment letter to a embassy representative, and then security scanned me. Then I crossed the street and went to the gate of the embassy and was scanned by security again. Then I entered the gate and saw two lines. I went to the first line, which was the shorter of the two. I waited about fifteen minutes before I was called. When it was my turn I approached the window and gave them my appointment letter, my passport and the two required pictures. I then went to the second line, which was much longer than the first. Then I waited for close to an hour before it was my turn to enter the embassy. It was after 11:00 am by this time. Immediately upon entering the embassy, I went through security again. I removed everything from my pockets and went through the scanner. I gave them my phone, and they gave me a number which I could retrieve it with later. I then was directed to a waiting area next to the security. There was about ten chairs in this area. When it was my turn I was directed to another, much bigger interview room. There are seven interview windows. Six of these windows are for an interview where the person stands and is interviewed through glass. The seventh window actually has a small interview room attached to it. I waited forty minutes and then I was called to another window to pay my visa fee. I paid the fee and was given two tickets showing I had paid the fee. Then I returned to my seat. I waited another thirty minutes and then was called to window six. I was greeted by a moroccan lady.I thought this was the interview, but it was just some pre-interview questions. She asked me if I had traveled outside of the country before, if I or my fiance had ever been married, and asked me for the affidavit of support, my certificates and translations, one of the tickets I received when I paid my visa fee, and a copy of my passport; which I didn't have but she went and made for me. Then she gave me a copy of my passport, and another paper attached to it, that she said I would need to pick up my passport/visa after I passed the interview. Then I returned to the waiting area and sat down. I waited approx another two hours before being called to window seven. I was the very last person called. The time now was close to 2:00 pm. I approached and entered a small interview room. There was a small window and two chairs. I was greeted by a younger, (25-30 yrs old approx) Moroccan man. He was very pleasant. He asked me to sit. He started by asking how my fiance and I met. He then asked how our relationship had progressed. He specifically asked about the date when our relationship became serious. He asked how I had proposed, when my fiance had traveled to visit me, and how we spent our time together. He asked what my fiance did for work and where she had attended university. He then handed me a paper stating my rights in the United States. He then asked me an additional question about my affidavit of support. He then said congratulations, your visa is approved. He said that I would be able to pick my visa up in a week. He handed me a small green paper explaining about how I would pick up my visa. They are working with a company called Aramex. He said I needed to register on the company's website and choose where I would like to pick up my visa. He told me to have a nice day and the interview was complete. Some points to remember: Even though you have an interview time, it make take several hours before you are actually interviewed. Try to remain calm, smile and make eye contact when it's your turn. Don't let yourself become stressed out by watching the people before you pass/fail their interviews. Try to offer evidence; pictures, chat logs, etc, because they may not ask for it. Don't let bad reviews or other people's bad experiences at this embassy affect the way you think about the interview process. Seriously take them into account, but remember that your case is not the exact same as anyone else's, and it is your responsibility to go to the interview and do the best you can. Prepare; do mock interviews, review your paperwork, be prepared for the fact that they can and may ask you any question they see fit, and talk about all possible outcomes, and what you will do if something other than an ideal outcome occurs. Don't let yourself be blindsided. Rating : Very Good

POE Review: JFK Event Description Entry Date : 2015-09-05 Embassy Review : I landed at JFK on September 10, 2015 at 3:45 pm approximately. After disembarking the plane, I was directed to the immigration line for people with visas. I waited in line for about half an hour, and then when it was my turn they took my fingerprints and picture. My passport was stamped. Then the customs officer took my envelope that I brought from the embassy, and asked me when I was going to get married. Then I was taken to the interview room. I waited about 20 minutes for another customs officer. The officer looked through my papers, asked me about my mother's name, and if I was aware of the K1 visa requirements. My passport was returned and I went to collect my baggage. A total of approximately an hour and half from landing to getting my baggage. Harassment Level : Low

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