bestofluck's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Him
Beneficiary's Name: Me
VJ Member: bestofluck
Country: Armenia
Last Updated: 2024-11-12
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Immigration Checklist for Him & Me:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Second Interview
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Adjustment of Status
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| CIS Office : |
Los Angeles CA |
| Date Filed : |
2017-12-27 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-01-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-01-31 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-05-03  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-05-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2018-05-10 |
| Comments : |
Approved on set.
We arrived outside the LA USCIS office 45 mins early and waited about 15 mins to get in. The line moved fairly fast and it's only to get through security. We went up to 8th floor and handed in our interview letter to a reception window then sat in the waiting area. We waited for around 30-40 mins till the IO called my name. The IO lead us to the office area where there are at least 15 individual offices with full glass front, so you can see each couple or individual with their IOs.
The IO was very friendly, apologized for the wait and asked for our IDs, passports and my social security card which I got a few years ago. Asked us to sign a waiver for not having a lawyer present. Then the officer started with questions on the application package, full name, DOB, current and old address, yes and no questions. Then moved on to my partner with the same questions.
After the questions from the forms, the officer asked us how, when, where we met; when did it go romantic; when we moved in together; when we decided to get married; did we meet each other's parents; who went to the wedding; am I working and when I started to work. All the questions were asked in a casual way. The office was chatting with us while asking us these questions. I feel like it was more like a "get to know you" instead of "questioning you" kind of situation.
Then, the officer asked for joint documents, we gave the officer our joint bank statements, joint auto insurance, and joint tax return as well as some other bills with our separate names to prove we live together. I also gave the officer the updated medical form and my partner's birth certificate both original and copies. The office did not ask for any other documents.
After that, the officer asked us to pick a few photos from the photo album to keep in the file. The officer then left to make a few copies of our original documents and came back with a letter and stamped on it handed to me and welcomed me to the US. The officer explained how the two-year green card works and told me the card will arrive in about two weeks.
Then we said goodbye but kept chatting for another 2-3 mins.
My advice is to get all the paperwork very organized in a labeled folder for quick and clear access, be yourself, make friend (at least try) with the IO and Relax.
Good luck again! I believe all of you waiting will get good news very soon!
PS: GC was mailed out on 05/08/2018, the lawyer received it on 05/10/2018, the date on the card is 05/03/2018. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
Renewal |
| Date Filed : |
2017-12-27 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-01-09 |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-01-31 |
| Approved Date : |
2018-03-23 |
| Date Card Received : |
2018-04-02 |
| Comments : |
Early biometrics walk-in DTLA unsuccessful.
EAD expedit request sent in Feb 14th, faxed supporting letters Feb 27th, EAD approved Mar 23rd. |
Processing
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Your EAD was approved in 86 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-12-27 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-01-09 |
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2018-04-02 |
| Comments : |
Combo card. |
Processing
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Your AP was approved in 86 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2020-02-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-03-03 |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-09-14 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-01-20 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2021-01-29 |
| Comments : |
Bio was applied from previous appointment.
2020/12/16 case transferred from WAC to NBC. |
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Citizenship
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Online |
| CIS Office : |
Los Angeles CA |
| Date Filed : |
2024-09-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2024-09-09 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2024-09-09 |
| Interview Date : |
2024-11-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2024-11-12 |
| Comments : |
Biometric Reused
Smooth process.
Arrived and seated in the waiting area 10 mins before appt time. I waited for 15-20 minutes and got called by the IO. Started by oath and handed over appt letter, passport, GC, DL. Followed by civics tests. After that, he asked me a few questions on the N400 form, like your work, address, and duration of the work, if I have been abroad for over 6 months(he didn't ask how many times and how many days), and Yes and No questions. After all that, he handed me the same day's oath ceremony paper. I headed downstairs for the oath ceremony, waited 30 mins or so and that's it! They gave us the naturalization certificate on the spot and briefed us on how to apply for a passport. I guess that's it for the USCIS journey. It's been a rollercoaster, but once you're on the other side, everything seems just fine. |
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