bfz's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Christopher
Beneficiary's Name: Kat
VJ Member: bfz
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2018-02-26
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Immigration Checklist for Christopher & Kat:
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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 : |
2016-10-07 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2016-10-13 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-11-09 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-12-08 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2016-12-12 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2016-12-20 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2017-01-01 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2017-01-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-02-08 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-02-15 |
| US Entry : |
2017-02-18 |
| Marriage : |
2017-03-11 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 27 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 118 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2017-03-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-03-31 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-04-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-02-15 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-02-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2018-02-23 |
| 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 : |
2017-03-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-03-31 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2017-07-14 |
| Date Card Received : |
2018-07-18 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 112 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 16, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
Our interview was scheduled for Wednesday, February 8, 2017. Because it was Montreal in winter, we booked flights from Vancouver, BC to arrive on Monday, so we had a "bumper" day in case we had weather delays. We were good, so we had an extra day in Montreal to enjoy.
We brought all the documents that were requested in our appointment confirmation email. The text is after the review, for reference.
In addition, we brought a binder which contained the following additional documents:
- Copies of everything from the I-129F filing
- The sponsor's divorce certificate (copies)
- All previous action documentation (NOA1, NOA2, etc.)
- Receipt of visa payment
- Additional income verification (letter from employer, letter from bank)
- Packet 4 instructions
Our appointment was for 9:30 am. We arrived a bit later than we wanted - at about 9:15. We checked in at the door, were given our number with sorting instructions for our documents, and were asked to stand outside in a line against the glass to wait for security. At security inside, they took all electronics from us - no big deal. The folks there were cool. We were both admitted with no issues - sponsor and beneficiary.
Then, we went downstairs to an elevator up to the 19th floor. After leaving the elevator, we entered a large, mostly open room with some chairs on the floor for waiting and different windows, like you'd see at a DMV. We were called 2 minutes before our appointment, which gave us no time to get everything out of the binder. My fiancee (the beneficiary) went up to the window to hand over paperwork at window 3. The sponsor is not allowed at the window.
She spent about 12 minutes at the window, handing over paperwork. The lady at the window was very impatient with her, and a little brusque. In addition to the documents required, she also asked for my (the beneficiary's) divorce certificate - good thing I had a copy - and my fiancee's name change certificate (she had changed her name after her divorce). She grumbled about not having the original present, but let it go and took the copy. My fiancee also handed over all the supporting financial documentation, although it wasn't apparent that she needed more than the 2015 tax return transcript. They NEVER asked for additional evidence of relationship beyond the intent to marry; probably worthless to bring more along unless there's an issue with your case.
After that window, she went back to the waiting area. After about 3 minutes, she was called up for the interview at window 8. The gentleman there was friendly, and asked how we met, a little about what she does for a living, and asked if she ever had any trouble entering the U.S. previously. The interview was about 10 minutes long, and was really the easiest part of this whole visa process. The interviewers are friendly and put you at ease.
She was then given a generic "Welcome to the USA" letter and told that she'd receive her visa along with the sealed packet for her point of entry via courier. The interviewer confirmed her mailing location, and sent her on her way.
Total time in the building, from start to finish, was about 28 minutes. It was super smooth overall and fast.
On February 15, the package arrived at the post office in Vancouver, just one week after the interview!
Our final appointment confirmation email, for reference:
Your interview is scheduled for February 8, 2017 in order to avoid delays in processing your file you need to bring the following original documents that are not currently on your file:
- (2) Passport size photos (if you wear eyeglasses, please remove them when you have your photo taken).
- Copy of the first page (biopage) of your Passport.
- Original & copy of your Long Form Birth Certificate.
- Original Canada Police Certificate (Canadian Police Certificates have a validity of 12 months from the date they were issued) and Police Certificate from countries where you resided for more than 12 months.
- Original I-134 Form along with 2015 1040 Form from your Sponsor (please make sure that you bring the original signed form, neither copies nor scanned copies will be accepted).
- Original Letter of Intent to Marry from your Fiance(e) (only letters that have been signed within 30 days will be accepted, please make sure that you bring the original signed letter, neither copies nor scanned copies will be accepted).
- Original & copy of Divorce Certificate if you have had a previous marriage.
* Please be advised that US$1.00 will be charged per copy made if you do not bring them with you.
Please make sure you have these documents available on the day of your interview. |
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