Meg101's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jake
Beneficiary's Name: Meg
VJ Member: Meg101
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2024-03-07
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Immigration Checklist for Jake & Meg:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2019-02-18 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2019-02-26 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2019-05-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2019-06-07 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2019-06-13 |
| NVC Left : |
2019-06-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2019-06-27 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2019-07-03 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-09-10 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2019-09-16 |
| US Entry : |
2019-12-04 |
| Marriage : |
2019-12-12 |
| Comments : |
Medical exam completed on: 08/23/19
K1 Visa received in mail on: 09/16 my birthday!!! :-)
Postponed medical and interview to fit with emigration date. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 76 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 196 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Seattle |
| POE Date : |
2019-12-04 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Entered at Seatac airport, went to the queue for people with visas rather than ESTA or U.S Citizens. I got incredibly lucky that there were only about 5-6 people ahead of me. Was called to a glass booth and asked for my passport and the white packet I received in the mail with my K1 visa. My fingerprints were taken, along with my photo and then I was asked how much money I had on me and if I had any food. It was explained that I had 90 days to get married and the date that my visa would expire if I didn't do that. The lady was a little abrupt but I feel it was her attitude from having a bad day rather than any reflection on me. I collected my bags and went to the second officer who wished me, "welcome home" and was extremely friendly and polite. A good and very quick experience (10-15 mins) overall. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Date Filed : |
2020-01-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
2020-10-26 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-02-04 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2020-09-10 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2020-11-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2020-12-03 |
| Comments : |
Case ready to be scheduled for interview on: 02/28
Case status: Interview was scheduled on: 03/03
Appointment letter received in mail on: 03/09
Interview for 04/16/20 cancelled (via account notification) on 04/01 due to COVID-19
Notice received in the mail on 08/21/20 detailing new interview date scheduled for 09/10/20.
Went to interview on 09/10/2020 and was told that my medical exam details were not in my file so they cannot move forward with processing my case or approve us.
Case status now shows: Interview was completed and case must be reviewed.
RFE letter for missing medical exam (lost by USCIS) received in the mail on: 10/28/2020 stating I have until 11/28/2020 to submit my documents but an extra 60 days are granted to respond due to COVID.
Sent back RFE with medical exam on 11/19/2020
New card being produced on 11/24/2020
Case approved 11/25/2020
Case status: We mailed your card directly to the address provided to us on 11/30/2020
Card was picked up by the United States postal service and tracking number provided: 12/02/2020
Greencard received on: 12/03/2020. Expiry date of 11/24/2022. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2020-01-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-02-04 |
| Approved Date : |
2020-06-03 |
| Date Card Received : |
2020-06-10 |
| Comments : |
Status changed from: fingerprint review completed to new card is being produced on: 06/03/20
Status changed from new card is being produced to case approved on:
06/04/20
Paper approval notice received in the mail on: 06/08/20
USPS tracking info given on: 06/08/20
Combo card received: 06/10/20 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 152 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2020-01-03 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-01-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2020-06-10 |
| Comments : |
Status changed from fingerprint review was completed straight to case approved on 06/04/20
Paper approval notice received in the mail on: 06/08/20
USPS tracking info given on: 06/08/20
Combo card received: 06/10/20 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 152 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nebraska Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2022-11-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-11-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-11-17 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-12-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2024-01-02 |
| Comments : |
ROC packet mailed: 11/02/22
Case received: 11/04/22
LIN case receipt number - Nebraska Service Center
Receipt notice dated 11/08/22
Received in the mail on: 11/15/2022
Biometrics being reused
Eligible to file for citizenship window opened on 08/26/2023
Mail filed N400 on 10/23/2023
Combination I751 and N400 interview scheduled on 12/18/2023 for 02/06/2024
On Dec 27th status changed to: “We mailed your new card your Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence directly to the address you gave us.”
On Jan 2nd 2024 the 10 year green card arrived in the mail without I751 interview. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Date Filed : |
2023-10-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2023-11-01 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2023-11-01 |
| Interview Date : |
2024-02-06 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2024-03-26 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics are being reused.
Case status changed to interview scheduled on 12.18.2023 for 02.06.2024
Oath ceremony scheduled on March 4th for March 26th. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
September 11, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived at the Embassy at 09:30 for a 10:30 appointment. Sat outside until just before 10am then made my way following the blue signs to the first desk outside. A lady took my name, looked at my passport and DS-160 and then I walked to a door where a security guy asked to see me open up an app on my phone (unsure why but he was asking everyone to do this!) and then I went into then security area - very heavy doors by the way! I had to put my bag inside a tray and it went through the scanner. I deliberately didn’t wear any jewellery and made sure I didn’t have any perfume in my bag because you aren’t allowed bottles over 30ml. I then walked through into the main building, ignored the big queue and bypassed straight to the desk who told me to take the elevator to the 1st floor and then turn left, walk down the corridor past everyone and then turn left again. There you take a seat and wait for your number (stuck on the sticker on your DS-160 page) to flash up on the TV screen which says which numbered area to go to. I waited from 10am to 10:30am was called to the first window and here I was asked for: my passport (they didn’t want or need the expired one I had with me) and the DS-160. The guy (British, very friendly and chatty) asked me for the best contact number for me and whether I have had my medical yet and then asked for, my birth certificate, ACRO police certificate and the financial form I-134. He asked for an employment letter for my fiancé or pay stubs. I had the letter so I gave that and he didn’t need or want to see the paystubs, W2’s or tax transcripts that I had with me. He also didn’t need a photocopy of any of the documents I had with me. He asked me for my photo x1 US sized, scanned it and gave me it back. He went and got my file and then gave me an envelope which just had my chest x-ray inside and said keep this and take it to America with me. He gave me a leaflet on domestic abuse and my rights living in America and said read it while waiting. He then took my finger prints digitally on a scanner. This process took around 10 minutes.
I was then asked to take a seat. I waited 2 hours almost exactly to be called to the next window. Just FYI toilets are ages away from the waiting area so don’t leave it until the last minute to go to the bathroom. There are also no drinks in the building so bring your own water or snacks. There is WiFi in the waiting area to keep yourself entertained. I brought a book but was too nervous to read at first but then relaxed as I saw a friendly face arrive - @zoeeee
The room feels very serious and everyone can hear your conversations and interviews, which I found weird. You basically walk up to a glass window like at a bank and they can only see the top half of you. A lot of people were dressed very smart but I was wearing trainers and black jeans and felt fine.
An American man was the officer to interview me. He asked me to raise my right hand and take an oath to say I have told the truth in my application and would tell the truth that day. The interview was very conversational and nothing at all like I pictured. He asked how I met my fiancé and when? When did I last see him? What do I plan to do going forward? For example for work and money. And where does my fiancé live? I.e alone or with other people? The next thing I know he said, “well the good news is we are going to go ahead and issue your visa†which I was so surprised about and even said, you don’t want to see any of my other evidence? To which he said no you have provided enough. He handed me back all of my documents except my passport and explained I would get it back within 7-10 days by courier. He also gave me a little card which detailed this.
I left the embassy at 2pm practically skipping out of the building!! Cheers to being approved 🙂😃🙂😃🥳🧚â€â™€ï¸ðŸŒ¼
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 2Hi, the same thing happened to us on the interview oct 8, they said they never received the medical records. What did they advise you to do? What is happening now?
Hey! So I totally didn’t get your comment until just now.
I have to get a new medical done. I put in a care enquiry to see if they found it like the guy said he would try do but they couldn’t find it. I will be scheduling the medical tomorrow for the first available date. I hope things are resolved for you now?! 🙂
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