Liflead's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: N
Beneficiary's Name: S
VJ Member: Liflead
Country: India
Last Updated: 2020-10-18
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Immigration Checklist for N & S:
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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 : |
Qatar |
| I-129F Sent : |
2018-07-02 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2018-07-09 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
None |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
NA |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-12-11 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-12-31 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2019-01-03 |
| NVC Left : |
2019-01-22 |
| Consulate Received : |
2019-01-28 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2019-02-10 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-02-28 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2019-03-10 |
| US Entry : |
2019-05-08 |
| Marriage : |
2019-05-21 |
| Comments : |
The interview was initially scheduled for 19-Feb-2019 but embassy rescheduled it for 28-Feb-2019. Once the embassy receives the approved petition, they review it and send an email to the petitioner about the interview date as the petitioner or the beneficiary do not select the interview date. Visa fees has to be paid at the embassy by cash (in QAR or USD), credit card, or debit card (Doha bank debit cards was not accepted so I paid cash).
Carry only necessary documents (X-Ray and CD provided by Doha Clinic was not checked and they said it not required as they already have received the reports electronically). Reach one hour before your interview as security checks take time.
After all the security checks, when you reach the consular section, you are given a list and asked the arrange the documents as per the list. Carry only relevant documents. No need to carry huge folder with tons of evidences as you have already submitted them before and your petition is approved.
You are provided with a token number. Once you arrange all your documents and your number is called, the person at the counter will ask you to provide the documents one by one and arrange in their file. Once you submit all the documents you will be asked to pay the visa fees and wait for your interview.
My interview was conducted by a lady. The interviewer called my name and confirmed it. I was asked to take an oath followed by fingerprinting. The interview went on for approximately 15-20 min where the lady asked about myself and the petitioner. When and how we met. About our relationship. If I was married or ever married. If I have children. If the petitioner is or was married. Where does the petitioner live and do professionally now? What will I do when I go to US? Whether we are engaged or already married? When is the wedding and what type of wedding will it be? etc. After asking all these questions and reviewing the documents, the lady congratulated me and said that the visa is "approved" and I will be notified about the collection of the passport with the visa. She notified me that I will be provided with a packet that should be opened only by the immigration officer. The lady asked me if I have any questions. I only asked if I have to go to the Aramex office or the Aramex will deliver the passport and packet to me. I was told that I will have to collect it from the Aramex location that I selected during Aramex registration.
The interview process was smooth and the officials were very cooperative.
I entered US on 08-May-2019 at Dallas International Airport. My immigration took less than 10 min. I submitted my passport, boarding pass, the immigration packet and customs declaration form to the immigration officer. The officer returned my boarding pass and customs declaration form. I asked if I need to give the X-ray and CD and I was told that is not needed and its for you. The officer performed my fingerprinting and photo. Asked the purpose of the visit. Stamped the passport, wrote a date and gave back the passport. It was quick, simple and hasslefree. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 155 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 234 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Denver CO |
| Date Filed : |
2019-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-06-27 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2020-10-06 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2020-10-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2020-10-13 |
| Comments : |
Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-764, and I-131) via USPS - May 30, 2019
UPSC delivered the AOS package to USCIS - Jun 02, 2019 at 8:56 pm
Text Notification from USCIS (3 SMSs with different receipt numbers) - Jun 05, 2019 at 10:18 pm
NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail received - Jun 10, 2019
• Received Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 03, 2019
• Notice Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 04, 2019
Biometric Notice mail received - Jun 14, 2019
• Notice Date on Biometric notice mail - Jun 07, 2019
Biometric Appointment - Jun 27, 2019 at 9 am
• Status changed to "Ready to schedule interview" on October 9, 2019
• Status changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" on January 08, 2020
• Received AOS interview notice on January 14, 2020. Interview is scheduled on February 12, 2020.
• Case status updated on the app - "Interview Cancelled And Notice Ordered" on February 06, 2020.
• Case status updated on the app - "Ready to schedule interview" on February 11, 2020.
• Status changed to "Interview Was Scheduled" on February 13, 2020
• Case status updated on the app - "Interview Cancelled And Notice Ordered" on February 18, 2020.
• Case status updated on the app - "Ready to schedule interview" on February 18, 2020. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Denver CO |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-06-27 |
| Approved Date : |
2019-11-18 |
| Date Card Received : |
2019-11-25 |
| Comments : |
Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-764, and I-131) via USPS - May 30, 2019
UPSC delivered the AOS package to USCIS - Jun 02, 2019 at 8:56 pm
Text Notification from USCIS (3 SMSs with different receipt numbers) - Jun 05, 2019 at 10:18 pm
NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail received - Jun 10, 2019
• Received Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 03, 2019
• Notice Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 04, 2019
Biometric Notice mail received - Jun 14, 2019
• Notice Date on Biometric notice mail - Jun 07, 2019
Biometric Appointment - Jun 27, 2019 at 9 am
• Status changed to "Expedited Request Received" on September 30, 2019
• Status changed to "New Card Is Being Produced" on November 18, 2019
• Status changed to "Ready to schedule interview" on October 9, 2019
• Status changed to "Case was Approved" on November 20, 2019
• Status changed to "Card was mailed to me" on November 22, 2019
• Status changed to "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" on November 22, 2019
• Status changed to "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" on November 25, 2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 172 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Denver CO |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-05-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2019-11-25 |
| Comments : |
Mailed AOS package (I-485, I-764, and I-131) via USPS - May 30, 2019
UPSC delivered the AOS package to USCIS - Jun 02, 2019 at 8:56 pm
Text Notification from USCIS (3 SMSs with different receipt numbers) - Jun 05, 2019 at 10:18 pm
NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail received - Jun 10, 2019
• Received Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 03, 2019
• Notice Date on NOA-1 (AOS) notice mail - Jun 04, 2019
Biometric Notice mail received - Jun 14, 2019
• Notice Date on Biometric notice mail - Jun 07, 2019
Biometric Appointment - Jun 27, 2019 at 9 am
• Status changed to "Case was Approved" on November 18, 2019
• Status changed to "Card was mailed to me" on November 22, 2019
• Status changed to "Card Was Picked Up By The United States Postal Service" on November 22, 2019
• Status changed to "Card Was Delivered To Me By The Post Office" on November 25, 2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 172 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Qatar
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
July 8, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
The interview was initially scheduled for 19-Feb-2019 but embassy rescheduled it for 28-Feb-2019. Once the embassy receives the approved petition, they review it and send an email to the petitioner about the interview date as the petitioner or the beneficiary do not select the interview date. Visa fees has to be paid at the embassy by cash (in QAR or USD), credit card, or debit card (Doha bank debit cards was not accepted so I paid cash).
Carry only necessary documents (X-Ray and CD provided by Doha Clinic was not checked and they said it not required as they already have received the reports electronically). Reach one hour before your interview as security checks take time.
After all the security checks, when you reach the consular section, you are given a list and asked the arrange the documents as per the list. Carry only relevant documents. No need to carry huge folder with tons of evidences as you have already submitted them before and your petition is approved.
You are provided with a token number. Once you arrange all your documents and your number is called, the person at the counter will ask you to provide the documents one by one and arrange in their file. Once you submit all the documents you will be asked to pay the visa fees and wait for your interview.
My interview was conducted by a lady. The interviewer called my name and confirmed it. I was asked to take an oath followed by fingerprinting. The interview went on for approximately 15-20 min where the lady asked about myself and the petitioner. When and how we met. About our relationship. If I was married or ever married. If I have children. If the petitioner is or was married. Where does the petitioner live and do professionally now? What will I do when I go to US? Whether we are engaged or already married? When is the wedding and what type of wedding will it be? etc. After asking all these questions and reviewing the documents, the lady congratulated me and said that the visa is "approved" and I will be notified about the collection of the passport with the visa. She notified me that I will be provided with a packet that should be opened only by the immigration officer. The lady asked me if I have any questions. I only asked if I have to go to the Aramex office or the Aramex will deliver the passport and packet to me. I was told that I will have to collect it from the Aramex location that I selected during Aramex registration.
The interview process was smooth and the officials were very cooperative.
Also, if you have questions and if you call them, they probably won't answer it on phone. The best way is to email them. They might not reply immediately but will definitely reply. Keep your question precise and to the point. |
| Rating : |
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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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