TKDC's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: TK Beneficiary's Name: FA VJ Member: TKDC Country: United Arab Emirates Last Updated: 2021-11-09 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for TK & FA:

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 : United Arab Emirates I-129F Sent : 2020-01-15 I-129F NOA1 : 2020-01-21 I-129F RFE(s) : 2020-05-14 RFE Reply(s) : 2020-05-26 I-129F NOA2 : 2020-07-01 NVC Received : 2020-08-13 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2020-08-13 NVC Left : 2020-09-15 Consulate Received : 2020-09-20 Packet 3 Received : 2020-10-12 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2020-11-18 Submit Review Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2020-11-24 US Entry : 2020-12-15 Marriage : 2020-12-26 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 162 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 302 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Baltimore MD Date Filed : 2021-02-05 NOA Date : 2021-02-08 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2021-07-19 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2021-11-04 Submit Review Approval / Denial Date : 2021-11-04 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: Comments : Below is my Interview experience which was finished on Nov 4th @2.00 pm We reached the field office at 1.30 pm and were asked to wait outside until 1.45 pm .There was big line already and at 1.45 pm the security guard opened the doors and gradually let us in after checking our interview appointment letter As soon as we entered the office we had go thru security like the airport security of removing watches ,belts ,jackets and putting them thru the scanner along with our purse and other personal belongings After we pass thru security we enter the common waiting area where my husband was asked to be seated and I was waiting in the line to get my token number since I was the applicant Once I was assigned a token number I was asked to sit on the right side of the waiting area because our officer would come out of the door on the right side and call our name . We waited for about 10-15 mins and our number was called Officer was very warm and friendly .She greeted us cordially and walked us to her office After we entered her office we were made to take the oath and then she asked us to get seated Since I had an approved I 29F Petition she acknowledged the same and started with the questions of I 485 Questions for me: My full name DOB Mailing address Wedding date Husband’s date of birth Husband’s full name Husband’s place of Birth Verified if I was working or not Security Yes or No Questions Questions for my husband: My parents full name My ex husband’s full name How many times I was married Questions she said either one of us can answer: How we met basically our love story Why did I decide to marry to him Rest of interview was super casual we talked about the places we traveled,fun stuff we did together as a couple ,she shared her travel stories and the places she visited. Towards the end she asked what joint evidence we wanted to provide.We gave her our joint bank accounts, joint health insurance, joint car insurance and utility bill which has both of our names She didn’t even ask to show any photos but I showed her two of my favorite photos In the end she asked me sign the I 485,printed the standard paper saying my case is in review and said they have upto 120 days to make a decision.She reiterated not to follow up before 120 days. The entire interview lasted for about 20-25 mins but never even once we felt as though we were being interviewed.She was a very kind and sweet officer Update 5.30 pm : New card produced K1 to AOS filer

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2021-02-05 NOA Date : 2021-02-08 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : Approved Date : 2021-09-07 Date Card Received : 2021-09-15 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 214 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2021-02-05 NOA Date : 2021-02-08 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2021-09-15 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 215 days.

Member Reviews:

Local US CIS Office Review: Baltimore MD Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : November 9, 2021 Embassy Review : Below is my Interview experience which was finished on Nov 4th 2021 @2.00 pm We reached the field office at 1.30 pm and were asked to wait outside until 1.45 pm .There was big line already and at 1.45 pm the security guard opened the doors and gradually let us in after checking our interview appointment letter As soon as we entered the office we had go thru security like the airport security of removing watches ,belts ,jackets and putting them thru the scanner along with our purse and other personal belongings After we pass thru security we enter the common waiting area where my husband was asked to be seated and I was waiting in the line to get my token number since I was the applicant Once I was assigned a token number I was asked to sit on the right side of the waiting area because our officer would come out of the door on the right side and call our name . We waited for about 10-15 mins and our number was called Officer was very warm and friendly .She greeted us cordially and walked us to her office After we entered her office we were made to take the oath and then she asked us to get seated Since I had an approved I 29F Petition she acknowledged the same and started with the questions of I 485 Questions for me: My full name DOB Mailing address Wedding date Husband’s date of birth Husband’s full name Husband’s place of Birth Verified if I was working or not Security Yes or No Questions Questions for my husband: My parents full name My ex husband’s full name How many times I was married Questions she said either one of us can answer: How we met basically our love story Why did I decide to marry to him Rest of interview was super casual we talked about the places we traveled,fun stuff we did together as a couple ,she shared her travel stories and the places she visited. Towards the end she asked what joint evidence we wanted to provide.We gave her our joint bank accounts, joint health insurance, joint car insurance and utility bill which has both of our names She didn’t even ask to show any photos but I showed her two of my favorite photos In the end she asked me sign the I 485,printed the standard paper saying my case is in review and said they have upto 120 days to make a decision.She reiterated not to follow up before 120 days. The entire interview lasted for about 20-25 mins but never even once we felt as though we were being interviewed.She was a very kind and sweet officer Update 5.30 pm : New card produced K1 to AOS filer Harassment Level : Very Good

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