Thomas-n-Elena's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Thomas Beneficiary's Name: Elena VJ Member: Thomas-n-Elena Country: Russia Last Updated: 2009-08-25 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Thomas & Elena:

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 : Moscow, Russia I-129F Sent : 2006-03-15 I-129F NOA1 : 2006-03-21 I-129F RFE(s) : 2006-07-03 RFE Reply(s) : 2006-07-13 I-129F NOA2 : 2006-08-09 NVC Received : 2006-08-29 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : 2006-09-07 Consulate Received : 2006-09-22 Packet 3 Received : 2006-10-07 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2006-11-22 Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2006-12-06 US Entry : 2006-12-13 Marriage : 2006-12-28 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 141 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 246 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Detroit MI Date Filed : 2007-02-21 NOA Date : 2007-03-02 RFE(s) : 2007-03-15 Bio. Appt. : 2007-03-20 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2007-07-09 Approval / Denial Date : 2007-07-09 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Yes Greencard Received: 2007-07-28 Comments : Interview was a breeze

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2007-02-25 NOA Date : 2007-03-02 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2007-03-20 Approved Date : 2007-05-23 Date Card Received : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 87 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : California Service Center Date Filed : 2009-04-18 NOA Date : 2009-05-08 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2009-07-22 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2009-08-24 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : Biometrics complete New card on the way approx 60 days

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Moscow, Russia Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : December 29, 2006 Embassy Review : The interview went very well except the officer asked about a medical issue that was two years old and no longer a problem. He asked Elena if she told me about the problem her answer was "Yes". The consular officer wanted a letter from me stating that I was aware of the condition(no longer anything), that I understood the US govt was not going to pay for treatment if the problem reoccurred, and that I understood my insurance would not cover it either. Elena had to have another medical exam at home and send the results to Moscow before they would complete the visa. I sent the letter as soon as I heard even though there is no information on the application or the paperwork that states what kind of medical insurance I have. I checked with my insurance company and there is no preexisting condition clause for my insurance so they would cover it. I was not happy and called the embassy and talked to the supervisor for the consular officers and explained that they should not speak on any subject that they have no knowledge of just to frighten someone who is already nervous. This added a delay of 1 week to receipt of visa. Rating : Moderate

Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!



*Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the USCIS processing times to see if your application
is past due.

** Not all cases are transfered

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