jlivings99's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Jane & Colin:
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USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:
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Dept of State K3 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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K3 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage : |
2006-08-04 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2006-09-01 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2006-09-18 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2006-09-19 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2006-10-13 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2007-01-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2007-02-13 |
| NVC Left : |
2007-02-13 |
| Consulate Received : |
2007-02-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2007-02-27 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2007-02-27 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2007-03-19 |
| Interview Date : |
2007-04-18 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2007-04-21 |
| US Entry : |
2007-04-24 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2007-01-31 |
| Comments : |
medical - March 12 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 110 days from your NOA1 date.
Your I-130 was approved in 135 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 212 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2007-04-24 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2007-05-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2007-05-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
2007-06-07 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2007-06-13 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2007-12-13 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2007-12-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
RFE - USCIS has lost medical results |
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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 : |
2007-05-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2007-05-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
2007-06-07 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2007-06-13 |
| Approved Date : |
2007-07-31 |
| Date Card Received : |
2007-08-02 |
| Comments : |
RFE - USCIS has lost medical results |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 88 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2009-09-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-10-23 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-01-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Dallas/Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2011-01-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-01-31 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-03-04 |
| Interview Date : |
2011-05-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2011-05-11 |
| Comments : |
Can't quite believe that our visa journey is over. Looking forward to never dealing with USCIS ever again. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K3 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 21, 2007 |
| Embassy Review : |
My husband had his K-3 interview on Wednesday, April 18. I was with him. Some of our experience might only apply to K-3 applicants. His appointment time was 10:30 and we joined the line we were directed to outside at 9:40 am. (Note: Do not try to change lines. While we were waiting, someone changed to a shorter line and then when he got to the front of that line they sent him to the end of the line that he had moved out of and now the line he returned to was much longer and he had to go to the end.) Luckily for us, the weather was nice so waiting outside for 45 minutes was not uncomfortable. Also at some point, someone came by asking for everyone there for immigrant visas to move out of the long line to a short line. Technically, the K visas are nonimmigrant visas but for this purposes they were counting them as immigrant visas so luckily I asked whether those with K visas where suppose to move to the other line and they were.
Around 10:25 am, we were entering the visa area. We were issued lucky number 13 (it seems to have been good for us) and entered the waiting area. We had barely sat down and we were called to window #14 … a very nice younger woman. She took my husband’s passport and then she got his packet including his x-ray, which she gave to us. She looked at his DS-xx? and verified that he was currently unemployed and had him sign the form. She also asked about his travel arrangements. She requested original and 1 copy for his birth certificate, our marriage certificate, and his police report. She also requested 2 passport photos. She requested the I-134 (original only) and then in support of the I-134 she requested my employment letter and said it was sufficient (my compensation is significantly over poverty level) and she did not require any additional support for the I-134. She then had us go down 2 windows to pay our $100 fee and come right back. We were so relaxed at this point that we were chatting and joking with the woman. She gave us the courier information form to read and fill out and told us to return to the waiting area until we were called up again. It was now about 10:45 am.
Around 11:10 am, my husband was called up to another window. He had to swear to tell the truth. I was told specifically to not say anything but I was allowed to listen. He was asked several questions including:
When did we get married? (August 4, 2006)
Where had I been living since we got married? (in England until December and then in the US … this answer might have helped us not have as many questions since living together improves how the relationship looks)
Where does your wife work?
What does your wife do for a living?
By 11:15 am, we were at the courier services desk. Not much more than 1 ½ hours … really very easy.
My husband has now heard from the courier service and his passport, visa, etc. will be delivered back to him on Saturday by 10 am (for an additional fee). He will be home with me on Tuesday night. |
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Very Good |
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