Zhen's Tiger's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Steve
Beneficiary's Name: Zhen
VJ Member: Zhen's Tiger
Country: China
Last Updated: 2008-11-19
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Immigration Checklist for Steve & Zhen:
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USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:
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Dept of State K3 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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K3 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Consulate : |
Guangzhou, China |
| Marriage : |
2006-03-23 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2006-04-17 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2006-05-19 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2006-05-22 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2006-06-10 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2006-07-03 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2006-07-03 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2006-07-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2006-08-08 |
| NVC Left : |
2006-08-16 |
| Consulate Received : |
2006-10-26 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2006-11-02 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2006-11-04 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2006-12-26 |
| Interview Date : |
2007-01-23 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2007-01-25 |
| US Entry : |
2007-01-30 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2006-08-17 |
| Comments : |
Zhen's Interview couldn't have been easier; they asked to see my I-134 & then some photos... VO stopped at 3rd picture and asked about my Mom & Zhen together in Guangzhou. Then she said: "Enjoy your new life in the US!" SWEET!!! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 51 days from your NOA1 date.
Your I-130 was approved in 90 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 249 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Detroit |
| POE Date : |
2007-01-30 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
The woman at the POE was very friendly and said Zhen's Visa was good for two years. Welcome to the USA! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Cherry Hill NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2007-03-14 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| AOS Transfer** : |
2007-04-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2007-08-14 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2007-08-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2007-08-24 |
| Comments : |
Again, nice & easy. Took our friend as the Translator just in case... no problems & her 2 year conditional Green Card was granted without issues. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2007-03-14 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2007-04-18 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Very fast & easy, no problems. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 35 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Guangzhou, China
Review Topic: K3 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 5, 2007 |
| Embassy Review : |
Zhen's Interview went very smoothly; VO asked to see my I-134 & then some photos... stopped at pic of my Mom & Zhen together in Guangzhou, then said: "Enjoy your new life in the US!" SWEET!!! 
Of course we had a ton of evidence ready for the VO, but they didn't look at most of it; 500+ emails, all 'MSN' logs, all 'Pingo' phone Logs, Tax info for '03, '04, '05 & a Letter of Employment showing End-of year Salary for 2006, Photos & DVDs of Honeymoon and other trips together, cards, letters, etc.. I think my poor wife's arm is now a few inches longer from having to carry it all! 
Zhen handed the VO 2 things first, as I begged her to do, haha: (1) A Personal Letter stating I was downstairs waiting for the Interview result, that I had been to China 4 times to see her (my passport was included as well as a copy of my Mom's), and that I love my wife dearly! (2) A complete & detailed List stating every piece of Evidence that Zhen had in her briefcase. Zhen says the list, the I-134 & the photos were the most important things!  |
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Very Good |
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POE Review: Detroit
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2007-01-30 |
| Embassy Review : |
Not sure what 'EAD' means... but they did stamp her Passport and also staple something in there. The woman at POE was very friendly and said Zhen's Visa was good for two years. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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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
ver 5.0
