dillygoose's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Kristyn
Beneficiary's Name: Mahmoud
VJ Member: dillygoose
Country: Egypt
Last Updated: 2017-08-13
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Immigration Checklist for Kristyn & Mahmoud:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Egypt |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-10-10 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-10-15 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2015-11-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2015-11-25 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2015-11-27 |
| NVC Left : |
2015-11-30 |
| Consulate Received : |
2015-12-02 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-12-03 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2015-12-21 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2016-01-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-03-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-08-07 |
| US Entry : |
2016-08-26 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
Quick and easy POE at JFK airport in NYC! Another thing, you get the marriage certificate the same day at city hall - YEAH! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 29 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 152 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
JFK |
| POE Date : |
2016-08-19 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Quick and very nice. Answered a few questions and waited for paperwork to be completed. A really pleasant experience especially considering its in the middle of the busy summer travel days. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2016-09-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-09-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-09-29 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2017-07-14 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-08-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2017-08-09 |
| Comments : |
Interview notice received via email on June 9 |
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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 : |
2016-09-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-09-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2016-11-03 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-11-18 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 63 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-09-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-09-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
Approved a little ahead of schedule for the typical processing time. Perfect! Can't wait to put it to use |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 63 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Egypt
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 19, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
We had our interview for the K1 visa. I wanted to write some detailed information to help others who are going in for their interview. Here's what happened to us.
We arrived at 7am outside the embassy. At that time they keep everyone away from the entrance. Many others were there waiting too but we were just scattered about (there's no line at this point).
At approximately 7:10, we were made to form 2 lines near the embassy entrance. This is when its important to get your place. Those closer to the front will be allowed in first.
While in line we were given some instructions, a list of items you can't bring in as well as what papers are required to enter. If you don't have your passport pictures (2 min) and your aramex document delivery you won't even be allowed in (conveniently there's a place a block away that will give you passport photos if you forget).
After a few minutes, embassy staff started at the front of the line, checking to make sure you have what you need and checking your information off of their list. They then let you proceed through security into the embassy.
At security, they take your cell phone (you can't bring it inside but you can have it up until you actually go into the embassy and pick it back up right as you exit) and scan any bags you bring in. They are extremely rigorous with these checks, so try not to bring more than the bare essentials. We had a bag with us because we needed to carry all our documents and proof of relationship.
Once through security you are allowed to enter the embassy waiting room and that's where you get your number. Numbers are called twice. Once for staff to go over your specific required case documents and again when its time for your interview.
The wait for us wasn't very long. We were 3 in line outside so we had a very low number.
The first time our number was called we approached the window and were asked to supply our documents. This person was impatient and not helpful. She actually asked us for things that were never mentioned. Luckily we were prepared - we brought anything and everything we could think of.
Specifically we had a brand new police record made right before the interview. She asked us for it. We brought all the army records. She asked for that too. It was never mentioned before. Please if you are an EGYPTIAN MALE bring any army records. We also needed the receipt from our visa fee payment and the passport photos, which we supplied.
First document check done, then we went back to our seats to wait for the interview. Again it didn't take too long. I think we waited maybe 45 minutes and our number was called for the interview portion.
All in all we were asked only 4-5 questions. They were:
1. How did you meet?
2. How did you propose? Was there an engagement party?
3. Have you met your fiancé's family? Do you have any relatives in the US?
4. How do you communicate with each other? What social media do you use?
5. What are your plans for when you get to the United States?
Our CO was very polite, nice even. She was patient while my fiancé answered the questions. She offered to look at some photos we brought (we printed out about 50 from the various visits). She looked over a few of them and we commented about when the photos were taken.
In the end she said we were going to be in administrative processing and kept my finances passport.
We were done with the entire thing by 9:30.
The process is smooth, the staff (excluding the one who reviewed and took our documents inside) were all very helpful and polite. Come prepared with everything and arrive early, that's my advice. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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