Swissmiss82's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Mr
Beneficiary's Name: Ms
VJ Member: Swissmiss82
Country: Switzerland
Last Updated: 2024-10-03
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Immigration Checklist for Mr & Ms:
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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 : |
Switzerland |
| I-129F Sent : |
2017-09-05 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-09-08 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-03-12 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-03-23 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-04-09 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-04-11 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-04-12 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2018-04-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2018-04-12 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2018-04-18 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-04-20 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-04-25 |
| US Entry : |
2018-04-30 |
| Marriage : |
2018-05-12 |
| Comments : |
POE took literally 15 minutes including the interview and the customs! Philadelphia was great :) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 185 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 224 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charleston SC |
| Date Filed : |
2018-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-06-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
2018-08-24 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-06-27 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-11-29 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-12-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| 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 : |
2018-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-06-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2018-09-25 |
| Date Card Received : |
2018-10-01 |
| Comments : |
Received EAD with "Country of Birth" as Unknown!
Contacted USCIS to inform them and a Tier2 called me back and informed me they will send me a letter with information on how to move forward in within 2 weeks... |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 118 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 : |
2018-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-06-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2018-10-01 |
| Comments : |
Combo Card with EAD |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 118 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2020-08-31 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-10-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-01-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2021-01-27 |
| Comments : |
due to COVID there was no interview, case was approved within 5 months. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Charleston SC |
| Date Filed : |
2023-12-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2023-12-05 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2023-12-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2024-05-09 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2024-05-20 |
| Comments : |
quick and easy at Charleston USCIS office. interview was in the afternoon, therefore not same day oath ceremony and i had to drive back 10 days later.
ordered passport a week after oath, went to SS office to change data and registered to vote another week after. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Switzerland
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
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April 21, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
I expected it to be way more stressful. Great thing was, there was no other person there but me, so I had no lines or such.
At the first window a lady wanted all the documents I had to bring in, so she reviewed and asked 2-3 questions about it.
Once she finished she explained the next steps of the visa, once I enter the country, how much time it will take at my layover, etc.
Then she sent me to the next window and the officer talked to me about our relationship.
He asked me several questions about how we met, how long ago, when my mother met him the first time, when our wedding will be,
where he works, what his job is, how long he's been with this company, where my typical layovers are, etc.
It wasn't more than 10-15 minutes, and he said they'd send me all documents and visa back next Tuesday.
K1 usually takes 2 days of processing time, not like other visas he said.
Very friendly staff, great experiences, and felt lucky to be there. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Charleston SC
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
May 14, 2024 |
| Embassy Review : |
Just had my citizenship test on 5/9 and passed.
If you have a morning appointment, you most likely get the 1:30 pm oath ceremony same day appointment!
my appointment was at 1:10, therefore, I have to go back 5/20.
the location is very easy to find, the security was easy and quick, the waiting room is clean and big so not too crowded.
i waited a good 40 minutes when the officer called me up to go to his office.
for the first 10-15 minutes we talked about how i came to the us, questions about my ex-husband, my current job, what i enjoy doing here, ....
and then went straight into the questions, first the history questions, then the reading and last the one sentence writing part.
he did not tell me if i passed or not, filled out some paperwork and said i can wait outside again and a lady would come out and call my name to give me a paper for the next appointment. i said oh oh did i fail and have to come back? he said no, it's for the oath ceremony  well i guess i passed!
as i have to come back, they also gave me a form to fill out to bring back on the day of oath.
she asked me to bring back all cards such as work authorizations, previous and current greencard and bring it in to return.
i was not asked about passport - so i hope they will ask me that on the day of oath.
only reason why i put 4 and not 5 star rating, is as i have to come back and drive another 4 hours for the oath. it could be more convenient for people living far away. |
| Harassment Level : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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