Pam&Josh's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Joshua
Beneficiary's Name: Pamela
VJ Member: Pam&Josh
Country: France
Last Updated: 2015-08-04
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Immigration Checklist for Joshua & Pamela:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
France |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-01-11 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-01-14 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-05-05 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-05-15 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-06-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-06-13 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-06-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-07-24 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-07-30 |
| US Entry : |
2008-08-05 |
| Marriage : |
2008-09-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 112 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 192 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Minneapolis/St Paul |
| POE Date : |
2008-08-05 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Saint Paul MN |
| Date Filed : |
2008-10-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-10-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-11-03 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2008-11-04 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-01-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-02-07 |
| Comments : |
It was freaking fast for me!!! :) |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-10-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-10-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-11-03 |
| Approved Date : |
2008-12-17 |
| Date Card Received : |
2008-12-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 72 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-10-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-10-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2008-12-16 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 68 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2010-10-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-11-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-12-08 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-02-01 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2011-02-02 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Saint Paul MN |
| Date Filed : |
2015-08-04 |
| NOA Date : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: France
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 25, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived at the embassy a little bit earlier, but waited 12h45 before trying to enter. There was already someone waiting, and after 2 mns, he checked my passeport and appointment letter, and let us come in.
Then, they checked my purse, and my other bag with all my forms. They kept my car keys, and some medications I had.
I went take a ticket, and waited in the room. There were like 20 windows, but half of them were actually open.
The room was filled with like 50 persons, and had a B number. Mine was an A number.
I waited 25mns before I got called at the first window.The lady gave me a huge smile, and asked for my appointment letter and the little part of my ticket.She told me to take a seat, and I will be called again.
Only 15mns later, I am called at the 2nd window.She asked all my forms (+ DS 157 even if it was for men, but I had it ready anyways!  )
She took my fingerprints, passeport, chronopost letter, went trough all my forms and made me sign them. I even only needed the tax return of 2007 of my fiancé (I only had one tax return from him and was worried about it, but I also had a co-sponsor). She told what I had was enough (I-134,1 tax return and his last paystubs). I went back to my seat.
I waited a little bit longer this time(like 45mns), and went to the 3rd window.
The lady asked me if I wanted to speak in French or in English.I answered her in English.She asked me different questions like when, how did we met.Where does he live? Where do his parents live? While I was answering, she was checking my forms, and never asked for more proofs.She then asked me if he came in France, and when was the last time I saw him. I told her, "April 8th!", and she had a smile at me.
And, finally she looked at me, and said "your visa is approved.Congratulations to you both!" 
I was so happy and said thank you very much, and left the room with a huge smile on my face! 
I spent 2 hours even in the embassy. It was really easy, and basiclly they only looked at the forms needed, and I came back home with a LOT of documents not needed anymore!
The 3 ladies who took care of my case, were all really nice, and made me feel comfortable.
Good to know also, for the ones driving to the embassy, there is a VINCI undergroung parking right across the embassy!! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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