chrissandra's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Christopher
Beneficiary's Name: Sandra
VJ Member: chrissandra
Country: Croatia
Last Updated: 2021-05-03
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Immigration Checklist for Christopher & Sandra:
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USCIS I-129F Petition:
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Dept of State K1 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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K1 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
California Service Center on 2016-06-22 |
| Consulate : |
Croatia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2016-06-17 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2016-06-27 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-08-18 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-08-29 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2016-08-29 |
| NVC Left : |
2016-09-01 |
| Consulate Received : |
2016-09-06 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2016-09-20 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-09-21 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-09-22 |
| US Entry : |
2016-10-05 |
| Marriage : |
2016-10-14 |
| Comments : |
US Entry was quick and painless. Immigration officer was great. Process after I gave him my package and I was fingerprinted lasted maybe 2 to 3 minutes. My passport was then taken and returned after I claimed my luggage. All in all there was no need to stress. And yes, I was stressing. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 52 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 86 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Charlotte |
| POE Date : |
2016-10-05 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Tampa FL |
| Date Filed : |
2016-10-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-11-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
2017-05-02 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-12-02 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-05-18 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2017-05-18 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-10-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-11-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2017-01-31 |
| Date Card Received : |
2017-02-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 102 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2019-02-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-03-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-11-19 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-11-02 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2020-11-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2020-11-09 |
| Comments : |
Since I had both ROC and N400 approved I have received a 797 notice in the mail a week later. Notice said that since both are approved I will not receive a green card but will after my Oath Ceremony receive a Certificate of Naturalization as a proof of my citizenship. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Tampa FL |
| Date Filed : |
2020-02-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-02-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-03-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-11-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2020-12-02 |
| Comments : |
It was in and out thing. I guess oath is a mere formality.
After the oath we were given our naturalization certificate and were sent on our way...15 minutes the most |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Croatia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 25, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
Hi guys..I hope my experience will help someone go through the process as stress-free as possible.
The interview itself lasted maybe 5-10 minutes. Questions I was asked were the ususal questions (at least that's what I have seen on VJ when researching other experiences).
How did we meet? When did we meet? How many times did you see eachother prior to getting engaged? Were we married before? What do my now - husbnd's kids say about our relationship? Did you go to see your fiancee or did he meet you in Zagreb? Any plans for a wedding? How did he propose?
And as my husband was telling me at that time: "hun, relax (I was a nervous wreck, duh) there is no wrong answer to their questions. Just tell them the truth."
I was told - you are approved, and I felt the earth move 
One thing, though - make sure you are on top of the consular correspondence because in my case they kind of dropped the ball, and if I didn't call and write I would have waited for their response for a while.
Not to mention doctors exam - the worst experience ever!! I paid to have results within 24 hours and the doctor sent my results in 7 days. He was not professional at all. javascript:emoticon(' ') |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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