tdav's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: G
Beneficiary's Name: T
VJ Member: tdav
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2018-08-27
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Immigration Checklist for G & T:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2016-12-19 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-01-02 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2017-03-27 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-04-17 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2017-04-18 |
| NVC Left : |
2017-04-20 |
| Consulate Received : |
2017-04-24 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2017-04-25 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2017-04-25 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2017-04-26 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-05-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-05-19 |
| US Entry : |
2017-06-11 |
| Marriage : |
2017-06-25 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 84 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 135 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2017-06-09 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
We crossed at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia/Port Huron, at about 9am or so. All of the agents looked hungover.
No issues, took probably 20 minutes or so, we paid a small $5 fee for I don't even know what, they briefly searched the car, and we were on our way for the rest of our 14 hour drive! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Saint Paul MN |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-04 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
2017-08-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-08-30 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-08-23 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-08-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-08-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-08-30 |
| Approved Date : |
2017-10-31 |
| Date Card Received : |
2017-11-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 88 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-08-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-08-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2017-11-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 88 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
May 17, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had my interview this morning at 8am. I live about 6 hours from Montreal so I drove there after work on the 16th. Just a note for anyone who might be driving; the 720 is under heavy construction which caused me about an hour delay in horrendous stop and go traffic. I recommend not driving a standard should you have to endure this...my left leg is still sore! The next morning I left from my airbnb on park avenue quite early so I of course had to do the customary stop in at Starbucks and got myself a toasted coconut cold brew (oh god so good, highly recommend, and the barista was incredibly friendly even though my french is horrendous). Headed over to the consulate with nothing but my wallet and my folder of documents at 7:40am and was let in after easily passing through the security.
I was given my laminated sheet with the list of documents they would ask me for and sent downstairs to wait. There were definitely some things on it that were not on the P4 checklist but I knew to bring because of this forum (notably the copies of my passport, birth certificate, and proof of payment). As soon as I looked at it I felt my heart sink because I 100% printed off scanned copies of my passport and birth certificate but 100% left them in the printer like the smart cookie I am...so I did not have those with me. Eventually we were called in to the elevator to head up to the 19th floor. There was nobody else waiting aside from myself and another girl. I waited about 10 minutes before being called up to process my documents. She asked me his name, address, and phone number, then asked for my passport, two photos, police check, long form birth certificate (I only had short form and that was okay) proof of payment, the I-134 and his most recent tax forms (asked for W2's but I had transcripts which she accepted), a copy of his passport, my medical, and then I was fingerprinted. Because I did not have copies of my passport and birth certificate I had to pay for them ($1USD each) which was no big deal. Then I was asked to take a seat until called up again.
I waited maybe 15 minutes max and was called up to window 8 and greeted by a friendly woman. She asked me how we met, when we met, when we realized that we 100% wanted to get married, when we were engaged, have I met his family, and why I go there more often than he would come to Canada. I was freaked out because I felt like she thought it was suspicious how quickly we were engaged after meeting in person (met in person in March, engaged in December, but knew each other for 2 years prior). Then she asked me what my favourite thing about him is. Then she said "alright you're all done" and explained the papers she was handing to me. I walked out of the interview panicking because she never used the word "approved", but I was so flustered I didn't notice until I was back at my airbnb that she gave me the "Welcome To The United States of America" paper and a paper explaining how I will receive my visa..lol. So I think it went well?
Anyway! All in all I was in and out and picking up 2 dozen Montreal bagels to bring home within an hour.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Saint Paul MN
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
August 27, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had my appointment at 8am August 23rd. I was absolutely freaking out because I somehow misplaced my passport somewhere in our apartment, and could not find it to bring along. I tried calling USCIS to ask if I should try and reschedule, but maybe I didn't have the right patience to figure out how to get to an actual human. The recording just kept telling me to "Ask Emma" lol. I did, she wasn't helpful. So thankfully I had copies of my passport and brought those along, fingers crossed real hard it wouldn't matter too much.
My husband and I arrived around 7:40am at the Minneapolis office on Marquette. Went through security, checked in and received a number, sat down and waited. Right at 8am our number was called and we went in. We were interviewed by Officer Jack, who was super nice and friendly. Definitely made me feel a little less nervous. She asked for our id, including my passport. I nervously told her that I couldn't find it (AND STILL HAVEN'T, WHERE ARE YOU PASSPORT?!) but I had a copy and my I-94 record, and that was okay! She also asked basic questions about our address, birthdays, where I work, and then asked if we had anything we'd like to show her that we didn't already send in. I had photos and a few items that proved we live together. We probably should have had more, we're total procrastinators and don't even have a joint bank account yet nor is my name on the lease. We explained our situation though, which she seemed to understand. Honestly we talked about our dogs for probably half of the interview, ha.
At the end, she said she still has a few things to look over but that she was going to recommend us for approval Yay! It was about a 15 minute process, much easier than I anticipated. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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