MikloGoesLegit's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Al
Beneficiary's Name: Sal
VJ Member: MikloGoesLegit
Country: Mexico
Last Updated: 2017-05-21
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Immigration Checklist for Al & Sal:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Second Interview
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Houston TX |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-09-10 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-09-18 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-10-24  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-10-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2013-11-10 |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Houston TX |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
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First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-08-09 |
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Processing
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Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between September 25, 2013 and October 6, 2013*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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| CIS Office : |
Houston TX |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-08-02 |
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Processing
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There are not enough recent approvals in the timeline system to accurately approximate when your AP will be approved. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-08-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-08-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
2016-03-19 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-09-10 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-05-16 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2016-05-26 |
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Citizenship
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| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2016-08-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-08-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-08-18 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-04-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2017-05-02 |
| Comments : |
The ceremony was scheduled for 1:30 PM so my wife and I arrived about 45 mins prior. Then went inside at 1 PM. Went through the metal detector and then directly to the waiting area upstairs (there's no need to check in at the counter in Seattle, for the oath ceremony) which is on the left (the right being reserved for interviews)
Then at 1:30 the IOs came in with some carts and asked to come forth and form lines to the side, row by row from first to last. They took our completed oath notice and green card, handed us a packet which consisted of a big envelope containing a cardboard folder for the certificate, the oath and pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem, a booklet containing facts about citizenship, a welcoming pamphlet containing rights, responsibilities and a few more steps to complete once you become a citizen, a small flag and a passport application. They assigned us a seat and asked us to go down to the auditorium.
Family and friends were already waiting downstairs as they were asked to leave the waiting area before the IOs handed the packets. They welcomed each and every one of us and took us to our seat. Once everyone was there they played some videos, such as "Faces of America", then the National Anthem.
Then they asked us to stand up when our country was called. There was a projection with a world map and every country that was called had its flag appear on the map by its country. The officer informed us this would be the last time we would stand up as citizens of our former country, for when we took a seat next we would do so as Americans. We took the oath and then took a seat as the newest Americans.
There were 37 countries represented, I believe, at my ceremony. It was amazing seeing all those faces from all over the world standing next to me, elated as I was to be there and become American by choice.
Next we were asked to form a line by the podium, row by row, and our name was called in the correct order as per our assigned seat. The senior IO who presided over the ceremony was the one to shake our hand and give us our certificate.
She then welcomed us as citizens and gave some final words before it came to and end. People stuck around to take photos and register to vote, since there was a lady there handing a registration forms.
We went upstairs before leaving to take a few photos since there was a flag and it's the same building, to avoid the crowd in the auditorium. |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Houston TX
Review Topic: cis_topic
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June 10, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
The IO was polite, not too friendly but also not to stern. He seemed quiet mannered and of minimal expressiveness. He came off as professional and impartial. He asked us a few questions about each other, required that we only answer questions asked directly to either of us, saw some of the pictures which we took to the interview, asked that we choose 10 to leave with our file, talked to us bit more about how we met and our story and then made a positive comment about our legitimacy, which we didn't know how to interpret because we were admittedly nervous. Then smiled and we understood it was meant in good faith and not with any undertones of sarcasm or to catch our reaction. He then said he had approved us on the spot and we could expect the GC in the mail in two weeks or so. Overall a positive experience and good review for the office, one reads all these horror stories of worst case scenarios so naturally one is nervous because these interviews are such a big deal. There isn't much to be done about that, but try to remain calm and answer truthfully. |
| Harassment Level : |
Good |
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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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