phewall's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: James
Beneficiary's Name: Svetlana
VJ Member: phewall
Country: Russia
Last Updated: 2008-05-24
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Immigration Checklist for James & Svetlana:
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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 : |
Moscow, Russia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2007-08-07 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-08-16 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-02-05 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-02-15 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-02-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-03-13 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2008-04-29 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-05-12 |
| US Entry : |
2008-07-01 |
| Marriage : |
2008-08-16 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 173 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 257 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Moscow, Russia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 30, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
Svetlana got to the Embassy at 0800 and had to wait outside about 30-45 minutes. She then was allowed inside and waited for about 2 hours before her interview. She noticed some people were questioned for up to 1 hour and a couple of people were denied their visas. So despite the fact that we knew our paperwork was in order and we have a very solid case, she was naturally a little bit nervous. Finally she got to the window and spoke to a polite lady. The interview was conducted completely in English. Her interview lasted only about 10 minutes. She told me that they asked her about 3-4 questions. Where did you meet your fiance?(Poland) how long were you there? (10 Days) etc. Svetlana offered to show the lady our pictures and emails, but the lady didn't need to see them. Finally she was approved and was told she would receive her visa in about 1 week (They are having some holidays for 1st of May now).
So overall is was a successful experience. After reading other reviews and stories, I have the opinion that the Embassy already has a very good idea about whether you are approved BEFORE the interview ever takes place. The interview only matters if there is some kind of problem or situation which needs some explanation. We have had a relationship for over 3 years now and worked very hard to make sure our application was correct and complete. So despite the overall long timeline, our experience as in the end successful. Happy Days!!! |
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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.
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