jbmail's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: John
Beneficiary's Name: Svitlana
VJ Member: jbmail
Country: Ukraine
Last Updated: 2009-11-29
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Immigration Checklist for John & Svitlana:
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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 : |
Ukraine |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-07-22 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-08-08 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-12-04 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-12-09 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-01-20 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-01-24 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-01-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-02-12 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-02-15 |
| US Entry : |
2009-02-26 |
| Marriage : |
2009-04-24 |
| Comments : |
Ok, Medical and Embassy interview went smooth and NO problem. Total time spent 1 1/2 hours, most of it sitting and waiting for next call to window, fingerprints, papers, signatures.
Didn't really scrutinize any papers, didn't want to see all backup relationship papers and only questions they asked her was IF she knew about my misdemeanor in court in 1989. She said YES, it was nothing, and they told her they were responsible to make sure she knew any court records, then they said Enjoy your trip to USA. DONE!!!
As of October 23rd, not touches or email notices or activity on this filing
November 25th will be 120 days. Vermont approving July and 1st week of August Filings this week, so I hope this week is IT!! Vermont moving faster now with more employees added this month, I hear???
Finally received this in todays mail Dec 10th at 2pm EST. Website still says pending and NVC has no record yet, so it must be on the way to New Hampshire. Never got email notification either
Called NVC on 12-15-08 and got KEV # for Embassy. Also received NVC letter today with number. Correction, I had stated that I had 3 letters with Dec 10-15 & again on the 16th and they said it was going to Kiev, but today Dec 29th, i found out it is still in NVC and they have NO clue when it will leave?
Finally got released from NVC after 5 weeks, on its way DHL to Kiev 1-21-09
JFK Port of Entry was a breeze. 1 1/2 hours in line at 5pm busy times, officer took me to special room, only asked me ONE question. Did I know what I had to do before and after 90 days?? Said yes and told him, he said Welcome to USA. Simple and very polite man around 45. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 118 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 188 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Portland ME |
| Date Filed : |
2006-05-17 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2006-10-14 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2008-11-26 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-11-19 |
| Approved : |
No |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
11-19-09-mAOS Denied due to improper vaccination papers signed by Dr Arnold, Texas. Was not given proper time to find new doctor. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Ukraine
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 13, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
This Embassy is one of the best to file and get approval from. If all of your papers are in order, its a 10 minute breeze thru that part, another 10 minutes of fingerprints and then final chat with Embassy Official at a window like a bank. Contrary to what you have heard, ther are NO interview rooms with cameras and stern dictating Embassy officials. The final interview is standing up at the window. They MAY ask you to verify a few questions regarding facts that you already submitted in earlier paperwork, but we got none. Sveta was alone, and she was ONLY asked if she was aware of my previous misdemeanor record with the court in 1989-90. She said YES, I know, and they said they HAD to tell her this. My opinion is they ONLY ask questions if there is some questions that the applicant is NOT the same person who filled out the paperwork, the age is crazy, like a 18 year old and a 79 year old man, or they supect foul play. I have never heard of this, espcecially at Kiev Embassy, so all in all, the hardest part of the whole two day trip for medical and Embassy, was the 18 hr train ride from the Black Sea. I would like to say that its best to schedule your Interview when you can, then call and try to get your medical the DAY before. they go to Kiev, get a hotel for two days, and then you are there for your 9am appts, no rushing. She went to medical at 9;30, had simple blood checks, xray and urine, then told to come back at 3pm. If you bring your vaccination papers from your lifetime doctor, they will translate for free for you. You will need these later at your AOS, so its easier to have these and bring to USA.While you are waiitng the 6 hours for your papers, you can take a bus into Kiev center, go to Pro Credit Bank and pay the $131 USD for your Embassy appt. They will giove you receipt to give Embassy. THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO PAY FOR YOUR APPT, and don't try to do it early before your appt, as lines maybe long and you'll be late for appt, or miss it entirely!!! Then you can get your papers, go back to apartment and sleep and next morning , back to Embassy for 9;30 appt. At 11am, she was on way back to apt and waited for 6pm train. Simple, relaxing and easy to do. All in all, a pleasurable expenrience with nice folks at both places.  |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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