BW/LAM's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Lez
Beneficiary's Name: Berne
VJ Member: BW/LAM
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2021-08-13
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Immigration Checklist for Lez & Berne:
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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 |
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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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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2020-03-18 |
| Comments : |
Returned to USA due to Covid.
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Adjustment of Status
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| CIS Office : |
Dallas TX |
| Date Filed : |
2020-07-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-08-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
2020-08-18 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-02-09 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-08-05  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-08-05 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Originally applied via Johannesburg office, but due to Covid was unable to leave USA and continue application in South Africa so applied for AOS.
My husband had his interview yesterday in Dallas and his Card is being processed!
We arrived at 8:00 for our 8:40 appt. Our Lawyer was with us. It is a bit like the airport where you stand in line to go through security. Really thorough, but extremely friendly guys. One guy had a pocket knife and was sent to put in his car, but told to come to front of line on his return. Very respectfully done.
Once inside we were told which line to get into to have biometrics checked. Lots of staff, so maybe took us 5 mins to get to front of line. The lady was very sweet and teased me about my husband. Really put me as ease. She just took a photo and checked fingerprints and we were done.
Then upstairs. Gave paperwork (that came in mail) and was called about 10 minutes later. Super clean. We were called by a very efficient young lady. She checked both our passports, and looked at SS card that arrived recently. Then Hubby swore his oath. Then she asked him loads of questions, firstly his full name, then address, did he have kids. She asked when he arrived in USA and he couldn't remember, so I started to say something and she told me "He is under oath here, not you", or words to that effect. In other words, shut up! I did!! She then went over many of the questions asked on form I-485. It took about 10 mins. She then said that she needed to do some additional Background check and we would hear within 30 days. Well by the time we had stopped for breakfast and been shopping I got home and checked the USCIS website, it said that the Card was being processed. She didn't ask to see any other paperwork at all. Now this could have been because we had originally applied for I-130 and was already approved, but due to Covid came to USA. So just a formality. The agent was polite, but no personality showed through. Whereas our lawyer saw another client after us and said their Agent was super friendly and they chatted about all sorts of stuff. I guess it is just on the day and the person you get. But heck, it was ok! Good luck to you all. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2020-07-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-08-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2021-04-22 |
| Date Card Received : |
2021-04-26 |
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Processing
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Your EAD was approved in 272 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2020-07-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-08-07 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 272 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Dallas TX
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 13, 2021 |
| Embassy Review : |
Originally applied via Johannesburg office, but due to Covid was unable to leave USA and continue application in South Africa so applied for AOS.
My husband had his interview yesterday in Dallas and his Card is being processed!
We arrived at 8:00 for our 8:40 appt. Our Lawyer was with us. It is a bit like the airport where you stand in line to go through security. Really thorough, but extremely friendly guys. One guy had a pocket knife and was sent to put in his car, but told to come to front of line on his return. Very respectfully done.
Once inside we were told which line to get into to have biometrics checked. Lots of staff, so maybe took us 5 mins to get to front of line. The lady was very sweet and teased me about my husband. Really put me as ease. She just took a photo and checked fingerprints and we were done.
Then upstairs. Gave paperwork (that came in mail) and was called about 10 minutes later. Super clean. We were called by a very efficient young lady. She checked both our passports, and looked at SS card that arrived recently. Then Hubby swore his oath. Then she asked him loads of questions, firstly his full name, then address, did he have kids. She asked when he arrived in USA and he couldn't remember, so I started to say something and she told me "He is under oath here, not you", or words to that effect. In other words, shut up! I did!! She then went over many of the questions asked on form I-485. It took about 10 mins. She then said that she needed to do some additional Background check and we would hear within 30 days. Well by the time we had stopped for breakfast and been shopping I got home and checked the USCIS website, it said that the Card was being processed. She didn't ask to see any other paperwork at all. Now this could have been because we had originally applied for I-130 and was already approved, but due to Covid came to USA. So just a formality. The agent was polite, but no personality showed through. Whereas our lawyer saw another client after us and said their Agent was super friendly and they chatted about all sorts of stuff. I guess it is just on the day and the person you get. But heck, it was ok! Good luck to you all. |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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