AFCF's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: A Beneficiary's Name: C VJ Member: AFCF Country: Philippines Last Updated: 2024-05-19 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for A & C:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Manila, Philippines I-129F Sent : 2019-06-24 I-129F NOA1 : 2019-07-01 I-129F RFE(s) : N/A RFE Reply(s) : N/A I-129F NOA2 : 2019-11-18 NVC Received : 2019-12-06 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2019-12-11 NVC Left : 2019-12-23 Consulate Received : 2019-12-27 Packet 3 Received : Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2020-01-16 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2020-01-29 US Entry : 2020-02-13 Marriage : Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 140 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 199 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Saint Paul MN Date Filed : 2020-02-20 NOA Date : 2020-03-18 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2020-08-12 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2021-04-15 Approval / Denial Date : 2021-04-15 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: 2021-04-22 Comments : February 20: Packet sent February 22: Packet delivered February 24: Packet received March 18: Fingerprint fee received / Notice date March 19-20: Text messages March 19: Check cashed March 24: NOA1 hard copy for all three July 28: Biometrics appointment notice date August 3: Biometrics appointment mail received August 12: Biometrics appointment @ 3PM (Milwaukee, WI ASC) / AOS and EAD case status updated to “fingerprints were taken” at night August 17: Case is ready to be scheduled for an interview March 11: Interview was scheduled March 19: Interview letter received April 15: Interview @ 10:45 (St. Paul, MN FO), done around 11:15 // Around 12:55 - “New card is being produced” April 16: Case was approved April 19: Card was mailed to me April 20: Card was picked up by the USPS April 22: Green card received

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2020-02-20 NOA Date : 2020-03-18 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2020-08-12 Approved Date : 2020-08-27 Date Card Received : 2020-09-03 Comments : February 20: Packet sent February 22: Packet delivered February 24: Packet received March 18: Fingerprint fee received / Notice date March 19-20: Text messages March 19: Check cashed March 24: NOA1 hard copy for all three June 26: Called to request EAD expedite June 29: Email received stating that it cannot be expedited due to no biometrics July 28: Biometrics appointment notice date August 3: Biometrics appointment mail received August 12: Biometrics appointment @ 3PM (Milwaukee, WI ASC) / AOS and EAD case status updated to “fingerprints were taken” at night August 14: Called to request EAD expedite August 17: Expedite request received / documents sent via fax August 18: EAD expedite denied August 26: New card is being produced August 27: EAD/AP approved August 31: EAD/AP approval notices received / EAD: Card Was Mailed To Me September 1: Card was picked up by the USPS September 2: SS Card received September 3: Combo card received October 31: I-131 biometrics appointment mail received November 13: AP biometrics / AP: “Fingerprints were taken” March 3: I-765 & I-131 renewal sent March 9: I-765 & I-131 renewal received April 2: Text messages for renewal April 9: I-765 & I-131 NOA1 hard copy received April 16: I-765 & I-131 renewal “Case closed benefit received by other means” Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 189 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2020-02-20 NOA Date : 2020-03-18 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2020-09-03 Comments : February 20: Packet sent February 22: Packet delivered February 24: Packet received March 18: Fingerprint fee received / Notice date March 19-20: Text messages March 19: Check cashed March 24: NOA1 hard copy for all three June 26: Called to request EAD expedite June 29: Email received stating that it cannot be expedited due to no biometrics July 28: Biometrics appointment notice date August 3: Biometrics appointment mail received August 12: Biometrics appointment @ 3PM (Milwaukee, WI ASC) / AOS and EAD case status updated to “fingerprints were taken” at night August 14: Called to request EAD expedite August 17: Expedite request received / documents sent via fax August 18: EAD expedite denied August 26: New card is being produced August 27: EAD/AP approved August 31: EAD/AP approval notices received / EAD: Card Was Mailed To Me September 1: Card was picked up by the USPS September 2: SS Card received September 3: Combo card received October 31: I-131 biometrics appointment mail received November 13: AP biometrics / AP: “Fingerprints were taken” March 3: I-765 & I-131 renewal sent March 9: I-765 & I-131 renewal received April 2: Text messages for renewal April 9: I-765 & I-131 NOA1 hard copy received April 16: I-765 & I-131 renewal “Case closed benefit received by other means” Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 189 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Nebraska Service Center Date Filed : 2023-01-17 NOA Date : 2023-01-24 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2023-01-31 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2024-05-03 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : January 17, 2023: Packet sent January 19, 2023: Packet delivered January 19, 2023: Packet received January 24, 2023: Text message January 25, 2023: Check cashed January 30, 2023: Received extension letter (36 months) January 31, 2023: Case was updated to show fingerprints were taken February 4, 2023: Notice received, biometrics were reused April 4, 2023: Received extension letter (48 months), notice date 3/29 May 2, 2024: Case Transferred And New Office Has Jurisdiction May 3, 2024: Case Was Approved May 9, 2024: Approval notice received. It stated that I will not receive a green card since my N-400 is approved. No interview for I-751. When I went for my N-400 interview, the officer asked if I can wait until they get the I-751 case transferred to their field office so they can approve it and I can get my certificate. We waited for about an hour. I got a call that it might take a while yet and we can leave so we do not have to wait longer and that I will just get an oath ceremony schedule in the mail.

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : CIS Office : Saint Paul MN Date Filed : 2024-01-19 NOA Date : 2024-01-26 Bio. Appt. : 2024-01-26 Interview Date : 2024-05-02 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2024-06-06 Comments :

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : January 21, 2020 Embassy Review : I arrived at around 6 and lost track of time since because I wasn’t wearing a watch (and honestly, too nervous to care 🤣). My appointment was at 0635. There are different lines for different appointment times. Make sure you ask the guard because some people who are waiting are applying for a tourist visa, so you can proceed in front. I kept hearing “fiancé/e visa applicants first, tourist later”. When we were finally called to proceed, the usher gave us a ziploc bag where we had to put our passport (should be opened, showing your biopage) and was told that he only needs the DS-160 confirmation page. When it was my turn, he asked for my name and confirmed my appointment time. After that, he put a barcoded sticker on my DS-160 and gave it back to me. I was asked to proceed inside. Before getting in, there will be a security check — both you and your belongings. I didn’t have to wait because they just opened so there were no people outside. When you get in, there’s another security check. Pre-screening (Window 44): ☑️ Passport, DS-160 confirmation page, appointment letter, MRV receipt, PSA birth certificate, PSA CENOMAR, NBI clearance, SLEC medical sealed envelope. 1. Your name and birthday. 2. Your fiancé’s name and birthday. 3. How did you meet your fiancé? 4. You were a J1 intern? 5. Length of stay in the US. 6. Did he visit you here? When? 7. Never married? No kids? 8. Why is your birth certificate late registered? 9. Verified my address, contact number, and e-mail. She gave me back my DS-160 confirmation page. Fingerprint scanning (Window 51): 1. Your name and birthday. 2. Never married? No kids? 3. Scan your fingerprints. She gave me back my DS-160 confirmation page. Proceeded to the waiting area for interview. Waited for about an hour. Interview (Window 61): Gave me two pamphlets about domestic violence and told me to call 911, if needed, and that it’s for free and that they know about marriage-based visas. Asked me to raise my right hand for the oath. 1. Who’s your petitioner? 2. How did you meet him? 3. You were an exchange student? (J1 intern). 4. Asked about my explanation as to why I’m unemployed on DS-160 (I was asked to work for 2 days for free to see if I like it and he said “I’m sorry to hear that”). 5. So were you an exchange student in (fiancé’s city)? 6. What did you do when you were an intern? 7. What’s his job? 8. Did he visit you here in the Philippines? 9. Aside from the US, have you been to other countries? 10. Did you stay for more than 6 months or worked in these countries? 11. Were you petitioned before? 12. Why is your birth certificate late registered? 13. Do you have your local civil registration with you? 14. Do you have your baptismal certificate with you? And then he said “Okay, we have everything that we need from you. I will recommend your visa for approval. You will get your passport in 2 to 6 weeks.” (What a relief!) He asked me to get a piece of paper so I can verify or change details for my passport delivery. I profusely thanked him and left. Thank God! I wasn’t able to fall asleep the night before because I was too nervous. I was praying the entire time I was waiting, because it’s the final step of the visa process and this interview will determine everything! Finished everything around 0920. CEAC status: January 16 (@ 1514): Non-immigrant AR (@ 1544): Non-immigrant AP January 17 (@ 1113): Issued! ♥️ January 20: Got my eligibility letter and a copy of approved I-129F in the mail Waiting for VOH. Rating : Very Good

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*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
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