Chris & Lucas's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Christina
Beneficiary's Name: Lucas
VJ Member: Chris & Lucas
Country: Brazil
Last Updated: 2023-06-06
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Immigration Checklist for Christina & Lucas:
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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 : |
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| I-129F Sent : |
2018-03-01 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2018-03-09 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2018-09-25 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2018-10-11 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-11-02 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-11-14 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-11-28 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-12-11 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-12-12 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-02-05 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2019-02-22 |
| US Entry : |
2019-03-13 |
| Marriage : |
2019-03-28 |
| Comments : |
I entered the country through Chicago. The whole process probably took less than 30 min. I was able to cut a long line because I was under a k1 visa. At the cabin, the officer asked when and how I met my fiancée, as well as how much money I was bringing. He then directed me to a separated room, where I believe, they were analyzing my visa package. After about 10 minutes, they said I was good to go and had 90 days to get married. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 238 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 333 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2019-04-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-05-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
2019-06-24 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-05-14 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-11-04 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-11-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2019-11-14 |
| Comments : |
I received RFIE for my birth certificate on the main I-485 application even though I had sent it in the primary package.
Sent a newer version of my BC on July 9,2019.
Case changed to "Ready to be Scheduled" on September 25, 2019.
Case changed to “Interview was Scheduled†on September 27, 2019.
Interview letter arrived on October 4th, 2019.
The interview was very smooth. The officer only asked how we met and asked me to submit relationship proof as well as my vaccination records. We were approved on the spot. Interview took less than 10 min. |
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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 : |
2019-04-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-05-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-05-14 |
| Approved Date : |
2019-09-23 |
| Date Card Received : |
2019-09-30 |
| Comments : |
I received RFIE for my birth certificate on the main I-485 application even though I had sent it in the primary package. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 163 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-04-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-05-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2019-09-30 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 163 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2021-08-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-08-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-09-17 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-03-20 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
I received a text message from USCIS with my case number in about 4 days after I filed it. I used UPS overnight which probably made things a bit faster. I received my extension letter in less than 10 days after filing.
My biometrics info was reused. No need for an appointment.
Approved with no interview. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Milwaukee WI |
| Date Filed : |
2022-10-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-10-24 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-10-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2023-06-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2023-06-21 |
| Comments : |
Had my interview at the Milwaukee Field Office. Very friendly officer and the process did not take more than 15 min. Very smooth Interview overall. Oath Ceremony booked shortly after the interview. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 29, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
The interview went very smooth. On top of the questions they usually ask everybody, they asked me a lot about my past J1 visa and the countries where I lived. They also asked a lot about the times my wife visited me in Brazil and about her employment history. The consul was very polite and did not give me a hard time at all. The interview was carried out in English. The only downside was the waiting. The whole process took close to 3 hours, and waiting for your turn is just torture. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Chicago IL
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 11, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
Our interview was scheduled for 1:05. We got there at about 12:30 and waited until about 2:00 to be called.
The first thing we dis was the swearing to only tell the truth and so on. After that the officer asked for our passports and driver’s licenses. She asked the yes or no questions and then only asked us how we met each other. Then she asked me if wanted to submit any further evidence of our relationship. I submitted some pictures, bank statement, car and health insurance docs and a phone bill. I also submitted my vaccination records. The officer looked over our pictures and asked like two questions about two of them. After that she told us she was going to approve our case. It was very chill and didn’t last more than 10 min. I was adjusting from K1 visa. Also, a shoutout to the security guard in the waiting room! He is very nice and he does a good job at making the atmosphere less tense. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 2Congrats! what were the questions that were asked. We have it next week. Is there a place we need to go and prepare for it?
Hi! I’m so sorry, just saw your comment. She only asked us how we met and to submit any further evidence of our relationship.
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