shayden10's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Harlan Beneficiary's Name: Sydney VJ Member: shayden10 Country: Canada Last Updated: 2020-11-13 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Harlan & Sydney:

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 : Montreal, Canada I-129F Sent : 2016-08-11 I-129F NOA1 : 2016-08-17 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2016-10-04 NVC Received : 2016-10-21 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2016-10-24 NVC Left : 2016-10-26 Consulate Received : 2016-10-31 Packet 3 Received : 2016-11-10 Packet 3 Sent : 2016-11-01 Packet 4 Received : 2016-11-04 Interview Date : 2016-12-21 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2016-12-28 US Entry : 2016-12-31 Marriage : 2017-01-20 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 48 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 126 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : CDN-USA Border POE Date : 2016-12-31 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : I had Officer Fassl at the Queenston-Lewiston border, he was exceptional. He joked with us and made the process super easy, and almost fun. There was a $6.00 US processing charge that we weren't aware of at the border. We had two vehicles loaded with my stuff and had absolutely no problems, I had a list of contents which wasn't even looked at and neither of the vehicles were searched.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Dover DE Date Filed : 2017-02-14 NOA Date : 2017-02-23 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2017-03-23 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2017-09-08 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2017-09-15 Comments : Interview was waived. My status changed from "fingerprint fee received" to "new card is being produced." My case status online updated on September 11 however the date it was approved was September 8.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2017-02-14 NOA Date : 2017-02-23 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2017-03-23 Approved Date : 2017-04-19 Date Card Received : 2017-04-26 Comments : I received a job offer in March 2017 and submitted a service request to expedite EAD via the phone on April 6, based on Financial Loss/current offer of employment. I received a letter in the mail to fax proof of a job offer on April 12, which I responded to on April 13. On April 19 my request to expedite my EAD was approved, I received the card one week later. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 64 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2017-02-14 NOA Date : 2017-02-23 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2017-04-26 Comments : I submitted a request to expedite my EAD in April of 2017, my AP was approved and included with my EAD. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 64 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Potomac Service Center Date Filed : 2019-06-29 NOA Date : 2019-07-05 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2019-10-25 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2020-11-04 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : 2020-11-12 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : December 23, 2016 Embassy Review : Medical Exam Review: I had my medical exam on December 9 at Dr. Ian Zatzman’s office in Vaughan, Ontario. There isn’t a lot of parking for the size of the building, but we managed. The office is small and on the second floor, the front desk ladies were slow and I waited 15 minutes just to get checked in. They took my passport, driver’s license, appointment email confirmation with my MTL number, 4 passport photos and immunization records to photocopy them. Had I not had my passport photos they do have a camera and can take your picture. I waited maybe 5 minutes after being checked in and was called in to see Dr. Zatzman. He was very professional and efficient. We filled out a computer document together regarding medical history, he filled in the immunization chart, took my height, weight, and blood pressure, and made me do an eye test with and without my glasses. From there I went and signed in for my chest x-ray, they informed me the wait would be about 30 minutes so I could go get my blood tests done. The Dynacare lab was busy but fast, the lady who took my blood was very professional and joked about how “no one likes blood work.” When I returned to the x-ray lab they took me in right away and the x-ray took maybe 2 minutes. The medical was easy and quick, I went into it super nervous but came out feeling fine. I was over prepared with a lot of paperwork, previous blood and urine tests, notes from doctors and a complete list of surgeries and medications. He didn’t make note of my birth control, migraine medication (because I take it so infrequently) or my two surgeries I have had. As for the cost, I paid: $240 at Dr. Zatzman’s office, $60 at the X-Ray Associates office and $33.60 at the Dynacare lab for the urine and blood tests. Had I opted in for the courier services it would have been an extra $20. My Interview was on December 21 and they were concerned they wouldn’t have time to receive the results and have it couriered to me, so I had to return the next Friday to pick up my results. I live an hour and a half away so that wasn’t a problem for me, but if you don’t live close by I would recommend giving more time between the medical and your interview if the results need to be delivered! Interview Review: I had my interview on December 21 at 8:30am. I live 6 hours away so my fiancé came up from the states and we spent the night at the Hotel Travelodge just down the street from the Consulate (literally a 5 minute walk!) The hotel room was small but we were only there for one night so we didn’t mind. We arrived outside the Consulate at around 7:50am, the entrance is kind of hidden around the corner and there was already a line of about 10 people. We got inside fairly quickly, he had to show his passport and I had to show my DS-160 and passport. I was given a laminated sheet with a number and the order my documents needed to be in. We went through the security room together (they were only letting 1 person through at a time, unless you were accompanied by someone) and went down the stairs to the elevator and up to floor 19. We sat in the center area of the room under the “immigrant visa” sign and waited about 15 minutes before being called to window 1 where I had to give them all of the requested documents. My fiancé was able to accompany me to the first window. After giving them the documents we returned to the sitting area. It was pretty busy so we waited until around 9:30am before I was called up. I watched the girl before me go in and come out approved so it definitely put me at ease. I was called to window 7 and the guy there was really nice. He took my oath that I was telling the truth and asked how my fiancé and I met and how often we have seen each other, as well as about our wedding plans which lead into a conversation about how expensive weddings are! I was only in there for about 5 minutes, then he handed me my “welcome to the USA” paper and told me the visa would arrive in a week and a half. My visa status was updated to Administrative Processing December 22, and was issued December 23. Overall the process was fast and easy, by far the most stressful part but it was worth it! Rating : Very Good

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