stoli's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Lisa
Beneficiary's Name: Alex
VJ Member: stoli
Country: Australia
Last Updated: 2022-12-05
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Immigration Checklist for Lisa & Alex:
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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 : |
Sydney, Australia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2017-09-29 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-10-03 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2018-04-12 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2018-04-17 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-04-27 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-05-10 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-06-05 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-06-05 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-06-05 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2018-06-13 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2018-07-01 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2018-07-10 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-07-31  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-08-26 |
| US Entry : |
2018-10-01 |
| Marriage : |
2018-10-23 |
| Comments : |
Approval contingent on receiving second letter of intention to marry and affidavit of support. Visa issued 8/24/18. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 206 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 301 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2018-10-01 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Detroit MI |
| Date Filed : |
2018-12-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-01-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-02-04 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-04-11 Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-04-11 |
| 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 : |
2018-12-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-01-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2019-04-11 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 113 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 : |
2018-12-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-01-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 113 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2021-03-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
2022-09-19 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Detroit MI
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 12, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
The staff that we interacted with were all very helpful and professional, but there was one security officer at the main entrance who seemed a bit high strung and confrontational, although we were called by the other security guard. We went through security, much like when you visit the airport, except they let us keep our shoes on. We checked in and were asked to sit in section 3 in the large waiting room. Our appointment was for 8 am, and I think we were called back at approximately 8:20. The interviewing officer came out an looked right at my husband and called his name, so I was impressed that she seemed to be well acquainted with the application we filed. She took us to her office, swore us, and we continued with the interview. She asked for our ID, and for a copy of my birth certificate, which I was able to furnish, and asked if she could keep it, which was fine She asked about our work - we were both IS analysts, although my husband is no longer interested in tech and wants to garden, and she told us that she would like to be a park ranger. She reviewed the questions on the application, asked about our wedding, and we had a very nice conversation before she let us know that she was approving his application. She verified our address, let us know that it should arrive in 7-10 days, and that he is approved to find work and travel abroad. She gave us good advice not to file too early to have the restrictions removed, but to file about 60 days ahead of the date. Throughout the process, she was very kind, made us feel comfortable, and was very supportive.
Someone had suggested to my husband that we should hire an attorney. Unless there is a language barrier, a complicated legal history, or a complicated family history, you will likely not need a lawyer for at least the initial interview. If you follow the advice on the VisaJourney page on how to file and follow a lot of the hints, you will more than likely be okay. Be sure to follow instructions, be polite, try not to volunteer too much, and be honest. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*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.
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