Lebanese23's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Joulie Beneficiary's Name: Victor VJ Member: Lebanese23 Country: Lebanon Last Updated: 2022-12-05 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Joulie & Victor:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Lebanon I-129F Sent : 2017-12-29 I-129F NOA1 : 2018-01-04 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2018-07-21 NVC Received : 2018-08-08 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : 2018-08-21 Consulate Received : 2018-08-23 Packet 3 Received : 2018-08-27 Packet 3 Sent : 2018-08-29 Packet 4 Received : 2018-08-29 Interview Date : 2018-09-19 Interview Result : Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2018-09-27 US Entry : 2018-10-31 Marriage : 2018-11-27 Comments : Don't wait for Packet 3, once your case is "Ready" just start filling out DS-160 form and complete it and on to the next step. you can try emailing embassy for P3 if you really want it. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 198 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 258 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Chicago POE Date : 2018-10-31 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : POE was easier than we expected. He was carrying over 10K and I told him to declare it. He did and it was a smooth transition. Took him 1 hour to exit customs since plane gated.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Date Filed : 2018-11-29 NOA Date : 2018-12-04 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-12-26 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2019-07-10 Approval / Denial Date : 2019-07-23 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2019-07-26 Comments : Wasn't grilling whatsoever, she barely asked us anything. The interview lasted for 15 minutes, most of that was verifying name, address and those yes/no questions. at the end she said give me all supporting documents and pics and said she will review and we should hear something within 2-3 weeks...

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-11-29 NOA Date : 2018-12-04 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : Approved Date : 2019-03-18 Date Card Received : 2019-03-22 Comments : Approved due to Expedite with Congressman Status changed 3/18 "Card is being produced" Status changed 3/20 "Card was mailed to me" Status changed 3/22 "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 109 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-11-29 NOA Date : 2018-12-04 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2019-03-22 Comments : Combo card with EAD Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 109 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Nebraska Service Center Date Filed : 2021-04-30 NOA Date : 2021-05-24 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2021-07-05 Interview Date : 2022-11-03 Approval / Denial Date : 2022-11-04 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : This was approved during our combo interview with citizenship interview.

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Chicago IL Date Filed : 2022-05-29 NOA Date : 2022-05-29 Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : 2022-11-03 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2022-12-13 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Lebanon Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : September 24, 2018 Embassy Review : My fiance said the Interview day went smoothly. I'll go step by step from what he explained. His interview was scheduled at 10 AM, he arrived around 9:30. He went through security and they took the interview appointment email from him. He then walked up to a window desk(similar to a bank) they are behind a window, you give them everything you have, they go through them, take what they need and open the medical sealed envelope and return whatever papers he need for the interview(photos, proof of relationship, etc). they asked him few questions along the way. He then sits and waits with other people that were there before him, he waited maybe half hour, they called his name to go back to the window and they took fingerprints and then he sat and waited another half hour until they called him to the interview. He walked into a private room, where there was someone sitting behind a window as well, an older guy behind a computer. He had him do an Oath and sat down, asked him maybe 5-6 questions. Focused more on dates: When did your fiance come visit you? When did you last see her? What does she do for a living? How long has she been living in the US? How did you guys meet? The interview was 10 minute total, at the end, he was told he was approved and told him to go on the CGI website to pick Aramex where he will pick up the passport when it's ready. Rating : Very Good

Local US CIS Office Review: Chicago IL Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : July 11, 2019 Embassy Review : We finally had our interview yesterday in the Chicago Field office. per usual, you go through security similar to the airport, get ready to take off your shoes. we go upstairs 2nd floor to check in, the receptionist and guard were very friendly and joked with us when i didn't say good morning, trying to keep us relaxed a bit. Our appointment was at 11:45, we arrive 11:30 and waiting until 12:30 to go in. so prepare to wait at least an hour, we weren't sure if their lunch break was the reason of delay. there were multiple officers taking people in, i think i counted 5 or 6. ours was a young female, she was nice but still a bit stand-offish. We took our Oath, she took my hubby's fingerprints and both our IDs, his passport. first thing she asked about was his medical because it wasn't in the packet which i did submit. whatever i made her a copy of our original ones, she asked for the original, there goes that!! now I'm stuck with a copy which I hope it's not needed anymore. She asked him to confirm his identity, Name, DOB, address, etc. then she asked both of us how we met and when we got married. when we moved in together, where we both work and what we do. She then went through the yes/no questions, she randomly picked to ask him, like has he even been denied entry to US, ever been arrested, prostitution,etc...she asked if he ever been pulled over by police or got a ticket. at the time of filing we said no, but he got a speeding ticket in May and we paid it in June, she asked where he got pulled over and who pulled him over, my husband didn't know the exact details, he just said near our home, then she asked if we paid it, he told her yes, she said that's all they care about. MAKE SURE YOU PAY your unpaid tickets before your interviews, if you have one. At the end she said that was easy enough, right? we're like yes, all she said was give me all your proof of relationship, gave her utilities bills, bank joint account, joint tax returns, etc, and our wedding bill lol, also like 15 pics. she says she will review and we should hear something within 2 weeks(hopefully) 15 minutes and we were out the door. it wasn't grilling whatsoever, but I'm curious why some say they get approved on the spot while some have to wait. Harassment Level : Good

Timeline Comments: 5



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