AimeeB's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Aimee Beneficiary's Name: Bruno VJ Member: AimeeB Country: Brazil Last Updated: 2024-03-27 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Aimee & Bruno:

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 : Rio de Janeiro, Brazil I-129F Sent : 2021-09-23 I-129F NOA1 : 2021-09-27 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2022-12-02 NVC Received : 2023-01-31 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2023-02-10 NVC Left : 2023-02-14 Consulate Received : 2023-02-15 Packet 3 Received : 2023-03-09 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2023-05-23 Submit Review Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2023-05-29 US Entry : 2023-06-16 Marriage : 2023-07-01 Comments : My fiance said all in all the interview was much easier than he expected. We looked at what other people had to say about the Rio Consulate and it was all pretty much true. Especially the part about them being unorganized. We heard mixed things about them letting me (the petitioner) in the embassy with him, so, even though I was in Rio with him, we decided it was best for me to stay at the hotel and for him to go alone since I didn't want him to worry about me staying outside for hours by myself if I was not able to go inside. When he got back to the hotel he said I probably could've gone in with him. I think it always depends on how many people are there that day. Points that my fiance wants to share about his interview experience: 1. They did not need his X-ray. They didn't even look at it and they said it was mainly for the people at customs. 2. Make sure you bring a copy of the petitioner's Passport bio page, as they did ask for that and luckily we had a copy even though it was not on the list on their website. 3. They also didn't ask for the CRV payment receipt although it might be good to bring just in case. 4. Stay calm because everyone is very nice and it's much easier than you think. Just tell the truth even if they ask you the same question multiple times. 5. Everything is open and you're not in a private room so everyone can hear everything. They also did the interview in Portuguese without him even having to ask. 6. The I-134 forms are the most important. Make sure that form or forms are filled out correctly and you have supporting documents to go with each. 7. There is an older guy who is very nice who keeps your electronic devices right outside the embassy. It costs 10 Reais and he only takes cash or PIX. Questions they asked you: 1. Have you ever been married before? Has your fiancee ever been married before? 2. Who proposed, you or your fiance? 3. Have you ever been arrested or gone to prison? (they asked him this question multiple times) 4. Have you lived in another state or country before? 5. Have you ever had a problem where you had to go to court? 6. Do you know your rights in terms of domestic violence when you get to the US? 7. When exactly did you meet your fiancee and how? 8. When is the last time you saw your fiancee? Then they said, "You're visa is approved!" and they gave him a small paper that had information on how to track the status. The most important thing he wanted to note is that he was very nervous before, but he felt much better when he arrived and realized that it was much easier than he thought. He said don't worry as long as you are honest and you have God by your side, you have nothing to worry about. As the petitioner, I would say, it's better to have more documentation than you think you need than not enough. As long as you are not trying to hide anything from them, stay calm, and have all your required documents, you will be good! Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 431 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 603 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Date Filed : 2023-10-02 NOA Date : 2023-10-05 RFE(s) : 2024-01-08 Bio. Appt. : 2023-10-26 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : Approved : Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: Comments :

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : Date Filed : 2023-10-02 NOA Date : 2023-10-05 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2023-10-26 Approved Date : 2023-11-06 Date Card Received : 2023-11-06 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 35 days.

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*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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