ITMFA's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: F Beneficiary's Name: R VJ Member: ITMFA Country: Canada Last Updated: 2023-05-09 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for F & R:

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 : Montreal, Canada I-129F Sent : 2017-12-27 I-129F NOA1 : 2017-12-29 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2018-07-06 NVC Received : 2018-07-19 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2018-07-19 NVC Left : 2018-07-24 Consulate Received : 2018-07-27 Packet 3 Received : 2018-08-13 Packet 3 Sent : 2018-08-13 Packet 4 Received : 2018-08-16 Interview Date : 2018-09-19 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2018-09-24 US Entry : 2018-10-30 Marriage : 2018-12-03 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 189 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 264 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Washington DC Date Filed : 2018-12-07 NOA Date : 2018-12-13 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-12-26 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2019-11-15 Approval / Denial Date : 2019-11-15 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: 2019-11-23 Comments : We were not approved at the interview, but case status changed later the same day.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-12-07 NOA Date : 2018-12-13 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-12-26 Approved Date : 2019-06-17 Date Card Received : 2019-06-24 Comments : Expedited on 2019-06-10 through congressman's office due to financial loss and a job offer. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 192 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-12-07 NOA Date : 2018-12-13 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2019-06-24 Comments : Combo card Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 192 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Potomac Service Center Date Filed : 2021-08-19 NOA Date : 2021-08-24 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2023-04-20 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : Biometrics waiver letter received 10/25/2021

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Washington DC Date Filed : 2022-11-07 NOA Date : Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : 2023-04-06 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2023-05-12 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : September 19, 2018 Embassy Review : I had my K-1 interview this morning, and was approved! The whole process was very smooth and professional, and the people working there are all really friendly. It's not at all like crossing the border where they're stern and stony-faced. I didn't have to produce any "proof of relationship," although I had it with me. At the "interview" window I was just asked a few questions such as where I've traveled internationally in the past 5 years and where/when my fiancé and I met. All in all a great experience for something so tedious! Rating : Very Good

Local US CIS Office Review: Washington DC Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : November 17, 2019 Embassy Review : My husband and I had our AOS interview yesterday at the Fairfax office, and it went pretty smoothly. The office is what you would expect - like a DMV but with more tension in the waiting room. We were called exactly 15 mins after our interview time, and the officer was friendly and professional. She mainly asked me questions, and my USC husband just sat there quietly most of the time. We went through the whole I-485, confirming addresses and other basic info before running through all the scary yes/no questions. After that she asked what other evidence we had brought, and I handed over updated documents for my husband's Affadavit of Support as well as evidence of our married life. We had a lease, joint credit card, wedding photos and cards etc. At the end she gave us a speech about USCIS having 120 days to let us know their decision, and we left feeling a bit worried. One hour later our case status changed to "Interview was completed and case must be reviewed," and four hours after that it changed to "new card is being produced." So excited to be done with this process for a couple of years! Just make sure you have all your documents organized and the interview isn't a big deal. Harassment Level : Good

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*Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the USCIS processing times to see if your application
is past due.

** Not all cases are transfered

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