Apu's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Shreekant
Beneficiary's Name: Aparna
VJ Member: Apu
Country: India
Last Updated: 2010-09-08
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Immigration Checklist for Shreekant & Aparna:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Mumbai, India |
| I-129F Sent : |
2007-09-13 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-09-14 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-01-04 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-01-11 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-01-24 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-01-24 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-01-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-04-09 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-04-09 |
| US Entry : |
2008-04-21 |
| Marriage : |
2008-04-25 |
| Comments : |
Finally the first part of journey is over. Overall the Bombay embassy was as expected. Routine Questions. Overall a good experience. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 112 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 208 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2008-04-21 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Like every U.S. P.O.E. Very Kind and Professional.
If you have a connecting flight Allow yourself atleast 4 hrs as the EWR organization is horrible. Eventhough you just passed customs, you still have to go through security check once you come out of customs and the lines are long. I only wish they had entrance to gate area from the customs so that one does not have to waste time. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Boston MA |
| Date Filed : |
2008-06-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-06-12 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-07-08 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2008-07-21 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2008-08-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2008-09-02 |
| Comments : |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2010-05-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-05-27 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-08-12 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-08-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2010-09-03 |
| Comments : |
All possible proof of continuous relationship was provided and all paperwork and related supporting items provided in a nicely typed format.
No interview. I am glad the process is improving. Looking forward to becoming a U.S. Citizen next year. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Mumbai, India
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 9, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
We did get approved for Visa. Yeh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
However very disapointed with type of questioning my Fiancee had to go through.
Questions borderlined on being racist and awkward.
Example I am from a different state in india then my fiancee and she was asked What her Race was, What mine was and why is she getting married to someone from different state?
2nd Question although I have a problem with I do understand their point of view so can accept it with some reservations.
Since this is my 2nd attemp at getting married and hers First, and I do have a child, she was asked why does she want to marry someone with kid when she can marry elsewhere. If you read between the lines she implied it must be my fault that my previous marriage ended even though the court found that my Ex had mental issues.
The intervier was a local person shabbily dressed sitting with her legs on chair. Hair was not done / looked liked done using her own fingures.
Not what I would expect from my Country's consulate. I love this country and have lived here for over 24 years now but my first impolite experience came from the country of my origin.
None the less both my Fiancee and I were determined to not let anyone intimidate us and were fully prepared for an all day session of questions if need be. We were granted the visa and look forward to spending the rest of our lives togather.
To all the applicants. Let truth be your strength and nothing can stop you from getting the visa. Be fully prepared, Organized and go with confidence. And above all Have faith. Trust in your God no matter what name you use to know Him with. You will come out with flying colors no matter what part of world you are from.
God Bless. |
| Rating : |
Very Poor |
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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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