Markip1's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Lauren
Beneficiary's Name: Mark
VJ Member: Markip1
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2023-03-15
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Immigration Checklist for Lauren & Mark:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2016-01-25 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2016-02-03 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2016-03-30 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2016-04-13 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-04-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-05-13 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2016-05-17 |
| NVC Left : |
2016-05-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2016-05-26 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2016-05-28 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2016-06-01 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2016-07-27 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-08-04 |
| US Entry : |
2016-12-27 |
| Marriage : |
2016-12-29 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 85 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 175 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 : |
2016-12-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2017-01-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-03-07 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-06-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2017-06-29 |
| Comments : |
Interview Waived.
Card mailed 27/06/2017
Card incorrectly issued with 10 year expiry date. Infopass appointment booked for I-551 stamp while I-90 is filed for replacement card. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-01-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-03-07 |
| Approved Date : |
2017-04-11 |
| Date Card Received : |
2017-04-22 |
| Comments : |
Card was mailed 20/04/2017. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 95 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-01-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2017-04-22 |
| Comments : |
Card was mailed 20/04/2017. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 95 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2019-03-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-05-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2023-01-25 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-01-31 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
I-751 waived due to approved N-400 application. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2022-09-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-09-06 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-09-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2023-01-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2023-03-14 |
| Comments : |
No biometrics appointment required. USCIS able to reuse the last set of biometrics provided. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 28, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was at 12pm, I arrived at around 11am. There were three people in the queue ahead of me. The queuing area isn't covered, so if it is raining (as it was yesterday)you might like to take an umbrella!
A lady checked my passport and letter from the embassy against a list, and then directed me to the security hut. My bag was scanned and I walked through a detector, just like at any airport. After that I left the hut, walked around the side of the building (it's all clearly signposted), up some steps and into a reception area.
My letter was checked again, and I was given a number. This is the number you watch for on the giant TV screen in the main waiting area. I was directed up some more stairs to the left into the main waiting area, and was told to sit near the front of the room. There is a café/area that sells refreshments in the waiting area, as well as some passport photo machines (£7) for any last minute emergency photos.
After about ten minutes my number came up on the screen alongside which window to go to. The window was around the corner from the main waiting area, and was exactly the same kind of set up as when you go to the bank. There were people queuing along the corridor but you walk past them directly to your window as they are queuing for something else. Don't join the back of this queue.
At my window an American chap wished me congratulations on our engagement, took my finger prints, and the originals of my birth certificate, police certificate, DS-160, I-134 form and tax return (didn't want pay slips, W2 or letter from employer), the print out confirming the courier had been booked, and my passport photo. All the documents were scanned and returned to me, as well as a disc containing my chest x-ray. After that I was told to go take a seat and wait for my number to be called again.
After about an hour my number appeared on the screen again alongside a different window number. This time I was greeted by a young American woman, professional, polite, but not necessarily what you would call friendly. I was asked to swear to tell the truth, my fingerprints were taken again, and I was then asked five questions:
1) Where did you meet?
2) When did you decide to get married?
3) What do you do for a living?
4) Have you ever lived abroad for more than six months before?
5) When are you going to travel?
Those questions took less than five minutes to answer. Then she said, ok you're approved and that was that! Said my passport would be returned to me when it was ready, and to have a nice day! Then she got up and walked away from the window (maybe I was delaying her lunch break!?) I wasn't given any paperwork saying the visa had been approved, so it was a little surreal and anti-climactic to walk out of the Embassy thinking this part of the process was all over!
Overall, the process was very smoothly managed, everything was clearly signposted and there were people floating around to ask questions of if you were unsure of anything at any point. The people working there were polite and professional, if not exactly friendly, but that was fine by me. All in all, one of the better days out I've had in London!
(updated on July 28, 2016) |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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