Skyler2017's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Tyler
Beneficiary's Name: Skye
VJ Member: Skyler2017
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2024-04-17
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Immigration Checklist for Tyler & Skye:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
South Africa |
| I-129F Sent : |
2022-01-05 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2022-01-14 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2023-03-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2023-06-30 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2023-07-18 |
| NVC Left : |
2023-07-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2023-07-25 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2023-07-27 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2023-07-27 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2023-09-21 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2023-10-18 |
| US Entry : |
2023-11-02 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
>Originally booked interview appointment for 31/8/2023 but had to reschedule.
>Medical appointment in Cape Town on 5/9/2023 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 441 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 615 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2023-11-02 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Simple, straightforward, and cold entry at Chicago O'Hare Airport. The officer didn't have any time for my smiley/excited attitude at 7:30 am, even though I was the one who had just been in a plane for 15 hours. Regardless, I explained my entry, handed over the yellow envelope, and got my stamp. Onwards... |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Oklahoma City OK |
| Date Filed : |
2023-11-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2023-11-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
2024-02-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2023-12-29 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2024-04-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
RFE for medical exam. USCIS lost my yellow envelope with my medical records between Chicago O'Hare Airport and USCIS Laguna office. I had to redo my medical with a local civil surgeon and respond to the RFE, after which my I-485 was approved. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Phoenix AZ |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2023-11-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2023-11-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2023-12-29 |
| Approved Date : |
2024-01-12 |
| Date Card Received : |
2024-01-26 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 51 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Phoenix AZ |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2023-11-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2023-11-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
2023-12-29 |
| Date Received : |
2024-01-26 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 51 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 27, 2023 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had my K1 visa medical with Dr. Brauer (chest scan done at the Gardens Mediclinic) in Cape Town, good experience. My communications with them were very clear and they were forthcoming with information, which I always appreciate. My appointment was a couple of weeks before my interview, they recommended 10 working days between the medical and interview to process the results and courier the package.
I flew up to Johannesburg for my K1 visa interview, but before this I had corresponded extensively with the Consulate and they were extremely fast to respond to my mails within business hours (respond time<1 hour). I was at the Consultate for just under 2 hours because after passing through security and the scanner, my passport information was recorded and I was given a sheet of paper to fill in while the first person/officer asked me to organize all my requested documents. She confirmed my package of documents and I went to the queue (~10 people) to wait for my name to be called. Once I was called to the front to have my interview with the officer, he asked me 5 questions relating to me and my fiance, looked through my documents and after about 15 mins, he said I was approved.
Very good! Happy with the straightforwardness of the whole thing. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 1I'm entering on my K-1 via Vancouver, Canada this Wednesday to OKC as well! I'm hopeful that my AOS timeline will be as speedy as yours :)
*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
ver 5.0
Sarah & Austin on 2024-06-10 said: