stormnut42's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dale
Beneficiary's Name: Jamie
VJ Member: stormnut42
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2019-09-29
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Immigration Checklist for Dale & Jamie:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Date |
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Second Interview
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2015-02-02 |
| Comments : |
Was already married to my U.S. spouse and he lived with me in Canada. But, then we decided to move back to the U.S. when my spouse found out they could get their old job back. So, I entered as a "visitor" and we filed the concurrent I-130 and I-485 together. A couple of "haters" on this site tried saying I committed fraud. That just wasn't the case. I researched everything from Preconceived intent and the 30/60 day rule. But, none of those apply to Immediate Relative cases. Also, never was asked my intent or length of stay in the U.S. when I first entered. And, silence cannot legally be charged as misrepresentation.
During the interview, the officer didn't even ask about the circumstances of my entry. She just asked the date. The interview was pleasant and, I was confident of approval.... which I got. So.... IN YOUR FACE HATERS!!!! |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2015-02-02  Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Detroit MI |
| Date Filed : |
2015-02-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-02-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
2015-02-24--2015-03-10 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2015-10-07 Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2015-10-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Interview at the Detroit, Michigan office was a breeze! Everyone was really nice. |
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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 : |
2015-02-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-02-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-03-04 |
| Approved Date : |
2015-03-25 |
| Date Card Received : |
2015-04-01 |
| Comments : |
Requested expedited processing due to a job interview. Also sought help from Michigan U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow |
Processing
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Your EAD was approved in 47 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2015-02-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-02-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2015-04-01 |
| Comments : |
Filed together with EAD and received combo EAD/AP card. Used to return to Canada on Apr. 4 to retrieve vehicle. Be sure to obtain Compliance Letter from vehicle manufacturer first! Must present Compliance Letter at U.S. Customs and receive another form to take to Secretary of State office to get license plate. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 47 days. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Detroit MI |
| Date Filed : |
2018-07-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-07-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-07-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-02-28 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-04-19 |
| Comments : |
I can't believe it took longer to get citizenship than it took to get my Greencard. My Greencard took exactly 8 months. I applied for citizenship on July 8th, 2018 and my Oath Ceremony is April 19th, 2019... just over 9 months! My Oath Ceremony is up in Holland, MI too... about a 90 minute drive from Battle Creek. But, I guess that's the soonest place they could schedule one. I find it ironic that it's in Holland, MI too. Republicans are known for being anti-immigrant and Holland, MI is the most conservative city in the state.
**Update** Moved back to Canada on July 3rd, 2019. So glad I got out of the U.S. Both me and my dual-citizen partner got top paying jobs at a factory in Stratford, Ontario. It has excellent benefits and even 2 weeks, PAID, vacation after 1 year. We even get an annual bonus fund for things like massage therapy, etc. In the U.S. I worked at a place for 2.5 years and still didn't have any benefits. I have to admit though, it's still amusing to watch all the corruption going on from the orange-faced buffoon in the White House. Glad the Dems finally started an impeachment inquiry on him. I hope they do an actual impeachment vote. Our former congressman - Justin Amash, woke up and left the Republican party and is now an Independent and supports impeachment! They say the Senate won't convict but, we'll see if public opinion changes towards impeachment, which polls are saying it's doing. Polls didn't favor Richard Nixon being impeached until they saw all the dirty tricks he pulled. Trump broke the law and asked a foreign power to mess with the 2020 election. That's both illegal and goes against the U.S. Constitution. It doesn't matter what party you belong to, impeachment should be a no-brainer. Could you imagine if Obama had asked China or another foreign country to help him win his elections? Republicans would have been calling for his head!!! |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Detroit MI
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Review Date : |
October 7, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview was at 10:15 am. We drove by the building around 9:15 am and they prefer you don't arrive till 30 minutes before the interview. So, we turned right on Jefferson Ave. and got gas at the BP station and then went a mile up the road to a McDonald's. Had a quick brunch and headed back. There was no parking outside the ground level of the building so we parked above ground on the 2nd level. Went through security and they were nice. Then, took my interview notice to a guy at a desk. He was nice too and stapled a ticket to it and told us to take it to the last window in the waiting area. A couple ladies took the notice and said my name would be called when it's time for my interview. So, we sat and noticed 2 chairs at each of the 8 windows. We wondered if that's where the interview was?!?! But, then then I noticed a door on a far wall where officers would come out and call names. We sat down around 10 am and I wasn't called till around 10:30 am. As soon as I saw the officer, she smiled. My spouse and I were kinda shocked she had a foreign (European) accent but, didn't mind whatsoever. She led us down a couple hallways with lots of offices on either side. We got to her office and she said "I need you to remain standing for a minute, while you take an oath." So, we did that and then she said we could sit. The interview was very straight forward. She updated our address as we have our own house now. We were living with a friend when we first came back to the U.S. And, because my partner lived with me in Canada for 7.5 years, it was pretty obvious we were in a legit marriage. At the end of the interview, she said that I was approved and I will probably get my Greencard in about 2 weeks.
When we were about half way home from the interview, I also got a phone call from the mid-Michigan office of U.S. Senator - Debbie Stabenow. It was the same lady that had helped me get my EAD/AP expedited. She wanted to let me know that she had noticed my I-485 status had updated to say a card is being generated. I told her we were actually on our way home from just having the interview and I was approved. So, she said "congratulations" and said that if I ever need the Senators help for anything, to just give them a call. So, that was nice!!!
This was a very good experience. But, I'm glad that it's finally over after 8 months!
Of course there's still U.S. citizenship. And, the interviewer said that I can apply for that 3 months prior to the 3rd anniversary of today.
(updated on July 23, 2018) |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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