poh's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Peter
Beneficiary's Name: Thien
VJ Member: poh
Country: Vietnam
Last Updated: 2022-05-27
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Immigration Checklist for Peter & Thien:
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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 : |
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| I-129F Sent : |
2017-04-07 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-04-11 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2017-08-17 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-09-01 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2017-09-05 |
| NVC Left : |
2017-09-06 |
| Consulate Received : |
2017-09-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2017-09-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2017-09-13 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2017-09-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-10-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-10-19 |
| US Entry : |
2017-12-06 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 128 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 189 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Honolulu |
| POE Date : |
2017-12-06 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Honolulu HI |
| Date Filed : |
2018-02-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-02-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-03-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-10-02 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-10-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Interview originally scheduled for Aug 24, 2018 but USCIS, rescheduled due to bad weather. Be honest and be prepared and you will do fine. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Honolulu HI |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-02-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-02-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-03-12 |
| Approved Date : |
2018-07-11 |
| Date Card Received : |
2018-07-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 138 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Honolulu HI |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-02-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-02-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2018-07-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 138 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2020-07-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-07-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-05-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2021-11-10 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-11-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2021-11-20 |
| Comments : |
Due to covid , no interpreters we're allowed. We had one to call in but totally forgot about it since once you got sworn in the CO starts the questioning.
The CO mainly asked the US citizen spouse all the questions. Questions about the relationship, job, naturalization of spouse, etc. CO didn't look or accept our updated documents since we passed. It took about 45 minutes start to finish including waiting about 20 minutes. It was fast but the US spouses is in the hot seat . This threw me off since I thought the LPR was to be asked the main questions. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Honolulu HI |
| Date Filed : |
2021-11-26 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-12-04 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2022-04-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2022-05-25 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics reused. USCIS cancelled March 11 appointment. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 28, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
Arrive at 6:15AM and everyone was across the street. There was a street vendor selling coffee and provided seats. We sat there until 6:30AM when people started to line up at the consulate building's main entrance. Greeter checked interview confirmation , DS-160, and passport.. Many brought backpacks and bags. After checking your bags and searching you, you turn in your cell phones and x-ray scan your bags.. The beneficiary line up for the fingerpriting. The petitioner is asked to wait in the waiting area. After the finger printing, we waited about 30 minutes before being called to one of the windows to submit all the required documents. I don't have a birth certificate and so submitted naturalization, baptimsal certificate, and certified copy of family registry from my country. The CO took everything that they needed and returned other documents. Then we were told to wait to be called for interview. We waited another 30 minutes or so and called to one of the windows with American CO and Vietnamese interpreter. We were sworn in and asked if I was her fiance and I said yes. I was asked to sit down.
She was asked 4 questons:
1. how did you meet?
2. how many times I visisted her?
3. do you have relatives live in U.S.?
4. did you have a engagement party or wedding ceremony?
Then , CO said "Welcome to America"
Perhaps my presence help. It was very quick and fast. We were done in 2 hours or so. They did not ask for any other documents other than what was instructed to provide in the packet 3/4. We did not had to show any pictures or anything. As long as your relationship is genuine and real. you got nothing to worry about.
Hope this helps.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Honolulu HI
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 3, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
We arrived 30 minutes early then waited about 15 minutes. We hired an interpreter. My wife, interpreter and i went to the IO office. The interpreter was asked about his credentials and relationship to us. Glad that we hired a legal interpreter and not just bring a family member or friend to offer unbiased interpretation. We were asked to raise our right hand and swore in I notice he looked at our wedding rings when we raised our hands.
IO asked if i wanted to add supporting documents to application. I submitted photo book and other documents to prove our relationship.
Then he asked me to leave since 129f was already approved.
I waited outside in waiting room while my wife and interpreter was being interviewed.
IO asked about :
How did you meet
Birth date of spouse
How many rooms
Do you rent or own
Spouse job
About wedding
Spouse family
What do you do during free time together
If you don't work what do you do
The questions were very basic and easy. Then IO asked about 20 or more questions from the application form.
IO said it will take 2 to 3 weeks for greencard to arrive. Informed my wife to apply for Removal of Condition before 90 days the 2 year conditional greencard expires. My wife and interpreter came out first then He came out to the waiting room to say congratulations. He look very scary at first but nice man.
Good luck to you all. It isn't too bad. Just be prepared and you will do fine. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 11 Poh on 2021-05-13 said: Rwat1 on 2021-10-24 said: What kinda of interview questions did you get for lifting of conditions interview? crazy they want in person interview during a pandemic.
Poh on 2021-11-10 said: We passed the ROC interview. I was surprises that I was being asked the questions instead of my conditional resident wife who applied for ROC. I was bit nervous that I was being questioned. My wife just sat there and listened to the conversation. We didn't need an interpreter at all. The interpreter was on standby.
Poh on 2021-11-10 said: We passed the ROC interview. I was surprises that I was being asked the questions instead of my conditional resident wife who applied for ROC. I was bit nervous that I was being questioned. My wife just sat there and listened to the conversation. We didn't need an interpreter at all. The interpreter was on standby.
Rwat1 on 2022-02-17 said: What kind of questions did they ask you during the interview?
Poh on 2022-02-18 said: Didn't have the interview, yet. 🙂
Poh on 2022-02-18 said: Didn't have the interview, yet. 🙂. I wish we did already.
Poh on 2022-04-28 said: Passes the citizenship interview on 4/27/22.
Rwat1 on 2022-04-28 said: Congrats!!
Poh on 2022-05-27 said: Finally , officially an US citizen on 5/25/22. Good luck to everyone. PM me if I can be of help especially Vietnam specific related. If I can help I will try respond.
Poh on 2022-11-24 said: Vietnamese spouse received her US Passport. She is all good to go!
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