Abby&Colin's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Colin Beneficiary's Name: Abby VJ Member: Abby&Colin Country: Canada Last Updated: 2019-07-16 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Colin & Abby:

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 : Montreal, Canada I-129F Sent : 2015-09-07 I-129F NOA1 : 2015-09-14 I-129F RFE(s) : 2015-10-13 RFE Reply(s) : 2015-10-26 I-129F NOA2 : 2015-10-30 NVC Received : 2015-11-12 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2015-11-16 NVC Left : 2015-11-18 Consulate Received : 2015-11-19 Packet 3 Received : 2015-12-04 Packet 3 Sent : 2015-12-04 Packet 4 Received : 2015-12-11 Interview Date : 2016-01-06 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2016-01-14 US Entry : 2016-01-22 Marriage : 2016-02-06 Comments : CEAC Info AFTER INTERVIEW UPDATE Jan 6th UPDATED CASE OPEN Jan 11th 2016 STATUS UPDATE Jan 12th - Ready STATUS UPDATE Jan 12th - AP STATUS UPDATE Jan 12th - Issued Canada Post Email - 3 emails accepted with tracking number - Jan 13th Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 46 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 114 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : CDN-USA Border POE Date : 2016-01-22 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : Easy Peasy ! Imported my car and dog as well !

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Manchester NH Date Filed : 2016-02-12 NOA Date : 2016-02-29 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2016-03-24 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2016-06-20 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: 2016-06-28 Comments : Received Biometrics Letter on - March 11th 2016 Biometrics Appt - 8:40-8:55 quick and painless at Manchester Office Called USCIS case transferred to Local Office April 13th 2016 June 20th email/text stating Green Card was sent to production! 40 mins later case was Approved June 24th email/text your card has been mailed to you June 24th recieved approval letter in mail

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2016-02-12 NOA Date : 2016-02-29 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2016-03-24 Approved Date : 2016-04-16 Date Card Received : 2016-04-22 Comments : Biometrics letter received on March 11th 2016 Email: card/document in production! Update: April 18th 2016 case approved! Update: April 19th 2016 card has been mailed Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 64 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2016-02-12 NOA Date : 2016-02-29 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2016-04-22 Comments : Document approved email saying card should be delivered within 30 days! Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 64 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Vermont Service Center Date Filed : 2018-03-23 NOA Date : 2018-04-04 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-05-22 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2019-07-12 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Green Card Received : Comments : Packet was received at VSC 03/24/2018 Check Cashed 04/06/2018 NOA Date 04/04/2018 Received USPS 04/06/2018 Card Sent 07/16/2019

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : January 6, 2016 Embassy Review : Medical Examination I had my medical Exam done at the Medysis building in Montreal. I was very nervous and couldn't eat as we drove from Kingston. Once we found parking, we used the lot under the Medysis building we went around the corner and got a muffin as I didn't want to pass out after my blood test. My appointment was at 11am but we came upstairs at 10am I checked in and filled out the paperwork. Make sure you have your alien visa number from your NOA2 and your 5 passport photos. Once I handed my paperwork to the receptionist 20 mins later they called me in for my chest X-ray and at 11:20 I got my physical exam the doctor was really funny and nice. The exam took maybe 10 mins and I got sent out to receptionist after. Probably 30 mins later I got called in for my blood test where she took my temperature height and weight. Then the actual blood test testing for syphillis I didn't need any needles as I was up to date got my flu shot the week before. Once complete you sign a paper and wait to get called to pay and arrange pick up. Don't forget also to ask for your DS-3025 as you will need that when you adjust status as it records your vaccinations. All in all the Exam was easy and fairly quick ! Interview Me and my fiancé stayed at the courtyard Mariot on Rene Levesque three minutes away from the consulate. We scoped the area out the night before just to make sure we knew where we were going. We woke up at six this morning and and walked over at 6:45. When we turned the corner we found two others waiting in line so we followed behind them the side closest to st Catherine's on the left if facing the doors. Bundle up because it was freezing waiting out there and they make you go through the door one at a time. At 7:30 a woman came out and asked us to get out our DS-160s and passports to get checked in. She passed me applicant number 1 ticket and we went through security. At security we were asked to take coats off and check electronics we left ours at the hotel. We were then instructed to go downstairs and wait we took the seats closest to the elevator and got out the documents that the ticket said to take out -passport -two passport photos -medical -appointment letter with payment record We sat here for about 10 mins until instructed to go in the elevator and press 19 and out the elevator there was a nice lady who told people with tickets to sit down until called. Upstairs there is vending machines and coffee for two bucks each incase you forgot to eat or something. Once upstairs we sat for about 5 mins and then I was called to window one where I have the documents instructed to have prepared on the ticket along with. -intent to marry -I-134s with proof we had a co sponsor as well -birth certificate long form -police check -DS-160 I was then finger printed and handed a domestic violence pamphlet with #1 on it the lady who took my documents was very nice. After sitting for maybe 2 minutes I got called to window 8 where a man sat smiling he told my fiancé to go sit as it would only be a minute. There the man handed me back my birth certificate opened the folder the previous lady made it looked untouched still had the elastic she put around it with tape. He then finger printed me again to ensure what I was saying was true and asked the following questions -have you ever lived anywhere but the U.S? -have you ever over stayed in the U.S? -have you ever had trouble at the border -have you ever had trouble with the police when I said no he replied with because you haven't been caught I laughed he was very nice and kept me at ease after the questions he slid a piece a paper that said "has your visa been accepted?" I looked up and said I don't know had it? Which he replied with it sure has and high fived me through the class and handing me the welcome to the U.S. Letter. The whole process was easy peasy and pretty funny. I'm so relived this part is over can't wait to finally marry my fiancé !! Rating : Very Good

POE Review: CDN-USA Border Event Description Entry Date : 2016-01-22 Embassy Review : I crossed at Highgate Springs Vermont and it was really easy! Took about an hour got asked a couple questions. I also imported my dog and car so I had forms for them too I called the crossing in advance to see what forms they required. I had to get a compliance letter from Toyota for my car which was easy just had to call customer service. All in all it was a smooth process through ! Harassment Level : Low

Local US CIS Office Review: Manchester NH Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : March 25, 2016 Embassy Review : Biometrics My appointment was March 24th and googled early walkins but previous attempts by other VJers showed that this office did not like early walkins. The appointment was simple I went through security and walked into a room of chairs where I filled out a form and handed it back with my appointment letter and ID if you changed your last name make sure you have and ID or marriage certificate with that on it. I waited a couple minutes and was then called for fingerprints a picture and a signature ! My appointment was for 9:00am but I showed up at 8:30 ish and they took me right away was out before 9:00!! Harassment Level : Very Good

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