Blue Raven's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: A
Beneficiary's Name: K
VJ Member: Blue Raven
Country: Antigua
Last Updated: 2020-02-08
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Immigration Checklist for A & K:
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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 : |
Barbados |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-11-30 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-12-02 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2016-01-21 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2016-02-09 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-02-12 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2016-02-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2016-03-11 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2016-03-24 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2016-04-01 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-04-18 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-05-20 |
| US Entry : |
2016-05-28 |
| Marriage : |
2016-06-23 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 72 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 138 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Atlanta |
| POE Date : |
2016-05-28 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
The waiting time was exceptionally long (2 Hour Total time in the entire customs process from plane to exit); Because of the volume of people, there was a long joint line, which split later into visitors and citizens/residents; Then the visitors line split into those with packets (like him) and those without. The 'packets' line was shorter but required more time per person.
The customs agent was nice and spoke of his Caribbean travels. He asked my partner one question: On what day are you getting married? Easy process. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2016-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-08-03 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-01-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2017-02-03 |
| 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 : |
2016-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-08-03 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-09-09 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-09-15 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 73 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 : |
2016-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2016-09-15 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 73 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2019-01-14 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
2019-11-18 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Barbados
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 18, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
Dear Team,
Today my partner and I had our K-1 Visa interviews and were approved.
We arrived at 7:45 am for our 9:00 am interview. We had two bags: my purse and a leather portfolio with all of our documents with me. They would not let me bring in my purse. They argued with me about my portfolio, but I told them that I must have this because it contains our papers - 3-hole punched. In the end, they allowed me the portfolio, but only if I removed the calculator inside. They provide lockers for bags.
We went through airport style security. On the inside, a woman passed out numbers to others, but not to "green card" applicants (K-1 visas are in this category). We are told to go to another room and instructed to walk up to Window 3 when she is available. The woman in Window 3 called other names so we didn't know exactly when to approach. 20 minutes later, the female guide/security guard said: "I told you that you were next in line". So next time Window 3 was available, we walked up. She asked us for his invitation letter and DS160 Confirmation sheet. Then she sent us back to our seats.
20 minutes later she called us again to ask for the following:
- His birth Certificate
- His Medical Examination from the requisite clinic
- The Affidavit of Support
- My 2015 Tax Returns
- His passport
- His Passport Picture
She also asked me for an Employer letter and how many people lived in my household.
She then allowed us to go to Window 11 (or 12) to pay the US$265 visa fee and return to her window with the receipt. She then sent us back to our seats.
30 minutes later we were called to Window 1 (middle age white man). As the fiancee, he told me that I could stand there, but not speak unless he asked me a question directly. Questions he asked:
- How did we meet?
- Where was our first date?
- Has he been to the United States before?
- What did he do while there?
He also needed to see his expired passport which contained his original student visa.
He returned his passports with a green slip. We were approved.
We caught the taxi to DHL. DHL sent his passport back to the embassy along with the green slip and a pre-paid DHL label. (As a Caricom citizen, he can travel home without a passport because he has two other Antiguan picture IDs.)
Can't wait until he receives his official visa.
The people that we spoke to (Window 1 and Window 3) were quite pleasant to interact with. We enjoyed the process.
Last Comments:
1) The information that they give you in every packet from the embassy is a bit outdated, but they are quite responsive to emailed requests for clarification: bridgetowniv@state.gov
2) While waiting we were able to observe the interview processes for numerous tourist, student, and business visas. The gentleman at Window 6 (older white gentleman), made the process extremely unpleasant for the petitioners in his window. He was extremely loud and unbelievably condescending. We heard all of his applicants' business even though we could not hear what was being said at the windows right next to our ears. Furthermore, we knew all young people or less professional looking people speaking with him would be immediately denied for some reason. Please dress professionally, not casually. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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