DrEllaNJ's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Karl
Beneficiary's Name: Ella
VJ Member: DrEllaNJ
Country: Netherlands
Last Updated: 2023-08-30
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Immigration Checklist for Karl & Ella:
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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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Date |
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| Consulate Received : |
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Second Interview
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2015-08-15 |
| Comments : |
Been in the US as a student since 2003. F-1 for 2 years, different F-1 for 7 years, F-1 with OPT for 1 year, then J-1 for 3 years (2-yr home requirement DOES NOT APPLY).
Met the love of my life in 2013 (while on J-1).
Got engaged in August 2015, just after last entry on J-1, and married in May 2016. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| CIS Office : |
Mount Laurel NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2016-06-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-06-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-07-08 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2016-10-17  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-10-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2016-10-24 |
| Comments : |
day #134: interview - approved
day #141: Green Card in hand |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
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First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-06-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-06-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-07-08 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-09-08 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-09-13 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 94 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-06-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-06-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2016-09-13 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 94 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2018-07-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-07-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-08-31 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-08-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2019-08-16 |
| Comments : |
Window opened 7/19/18.
7/24/18: I-751 sent via FedEx. 200 pages, single side.
7/26/18: I-751 delivered and signed for by DSARSSO
7/26/18: NOA1 date (received 8/2/18). 18 months extension.
7/30/18: check cashed
8/31/18: Biometrics done
8/12/2019: Approval letter received (dated 8/9/2019)
8/16/2019: 10-year Green Card delivered |
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Citizenship
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| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Mount Laurel NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2020-09-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-10-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-09-11 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2021-09-11 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics waived |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Mount Laurel NJ
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 17, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
Had an appointment for 8:15am. Arrived around 8am and got through security within 5 minutes. Waited in the lobby for about 15 minutes, after which we were called in.
IO was a middle-aged blonde woman. After swearing us in, she asked for our IDs. She corrected the address that was on the petition (we had since moved and filed a change of address), asked why we moved and how much rent we paid.
She then asked to see my old passports and verified all my previous visas and entry stamps. She asked about my current job situation, and then my spouse's (while also checking for his I864). She then checked whether she had my medical stuff (which she did), and asked whether we had evidence of our relationship. We didn't have our album yet, but I printed out a blog post our photographer wrote about our wedding with plenty of pictures in it. I also gave her another personal document of which I have multiple copies.
And that was it. She asked if we had more to give to her, but then said it was sufficient for her. She then explained what would happen next (conditional GC, etc).
The IO was a bit curt, especially in the beginning, but not unpleasant. She seemed to like the photos/personal items I gave her. Overall, a good experience.
It's been a few hours, and my case status on USCIS reads "Card in Production". Yay! |
| Harassment Level : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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