cardia's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: M
Beneficiary's Name: B
VJ Member: cardia
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2024-03-20
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Immigration Checklist for M & B:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Date |
| NVC Received : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
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Second Interview
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
San Diego CA |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-02 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-11-27  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-11-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2019-12-06 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
San Diego CA |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-02 |
| Approved Date : |
2019-09-30 |
| Date Card Received : |
2019-10-07 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 117 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
San Diego CA |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2019-10-07 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 117 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2021-10-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-10-21 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2022-10-11 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2022-10-19 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics were reused. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
San Diego CA |
| Date Filed : |
2024-01-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2024-01-01 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2024-03-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2024-04-03 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics were reused. |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: San Diego CA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 5, 2024 |
| Embassy Review : |
This review is for the oath ceremony that was scheduled after the interview had occurred, i.e. not a same-day oath ceremony.
Very smooth as with my previous experiences with this field office. Word of warning, you may want to appear 20-30 minutes earlier than your appointment; sometimes there's a line at the entrance and they can sometimes choose to batch entrants, which means that you may clear the security check later than you'd think.
On guests: we were allowed guests though this is not noted on the oath ceremony notice. It is possible that this changes regularly, as I've noted previous and quite recent reports that guests were not allowed at theirs. I brought my toddler and my husband, and they had ample space to sit with me during the oath.
On attire: everyone wore something between business casual to business formal.
Ceremonies are held on the fifth floor. Once you step out of the elevator, you'll enter a line where you'll need to present your oath ceremony notice and all cards/permits that USCIS has issued you. They will take these and provide you with ceremony materials: an envelope to keep your certificate in, a small U.S. flag, a copy of the oath, and a pamphlet welcoming you as a citizen and informing you of next steps you may wish/need to take.
The ceremony took about 20 minutes. They appeared to be doing them back to back, and getting everyone checked in does take some time so you should have a moment to take photos before the ceremony starts. You also have time after to take them. The officer will start the ceremony, and everyone recites the oath as per the copy you received at the check-in, and then they'll hand the certificates out.
Feeling very fortunate to be able to report nothing but pleasant interactions with the San Diego field office, and to be finally able to conclude our immigration journey. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 2Did you get your EAD expedited?
No, I didn't. Just came super quick by luck, I think, plus the processing times for I-765 recently updated to show a faster time range.
*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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