Bubble3's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Steve
Beneficiary's Name: Amara
VJ Member: Bubble3
Country: Australia
Last Updated: 2009-11-04
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Immigration Checklist for Steve & Amara:
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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 : |
Sydney, Australia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-04-08 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-04-18 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-08-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-09-12 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-09-19 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-09-19 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-09-19 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-09-24 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-11-04 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-11-25 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-11-25 |
| US Entry : |
2009-05-15 |
| Marriage : |
2009-06-06 |
| Comments : |
We arrived at the consulate; were cleared by security on level 10, then sent up to Level 59 where we took a ticket and waited for our number to be called.
The first guy we met with (it was a bit like being at the bank), just wanted to check we had brought in the information that the consulate had requested (receipt of payment, return pre paid postage bag, passport, 2xUS size passport photos and original birth certs).
Then we were told to wait while he processed the information, then we were sent to have my fingerprints done…. All up this took about 30 minutes.
Then we waited for our “interview”. Again, another bank teller situation. He didn’t look at any of our “proof of on-going relationship” , basically he just wanted to check that we knew that we had 6 months to leave Australia but only 90 days to get married once we enter the USA).
He then signed a form, told us the visa had been approved and said that I would receive the visa in the mail along with sealed information to present at US customs upon arrival.
As I plan on flying into LAX then to JFK he told us to allow at least 5-6 hours at the LAX customs. Lucky I hadn’t booked my ticket yet! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 132 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 221 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2009-05-15 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2009-06-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-07-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
2009-07-10 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-08-01 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-08-06 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-10-08 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-10-28 |
| Comments : |
REMEMBER: At your biometrics, remember to take along your marriage certificate if you are using your passport (with your maiden name)in it as a form of photo ID.
On the 08/14/09 received an email saying:he I485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS was transferred and is now pending standard processing at a USCIS office. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-06-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-07-06 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-08-01 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-08-14 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
REMEMBER: At your biometrics, remember to take along your marriage certificate if you are using your passport (with your maiden name)in it as a form of photo ID.
"On August 14, 2009, USCIS ordered production of your new card. Please allow 30 days for your card to be mailed to you. " |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 51 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Sydney, Australia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 26, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
We arrived at the consulate; were cleared by security on level 10, then sent up to Level 59 where we took a ticket and waited for our number to be called.
The first guy we met with (it was a bit like being at the bank), just wanted to check we had brought in the information that the consulate had requested (receipt of payment, return pre paid postage bag, passport, 2xUS size passport photos and original birth certs).
Then we were told to wait while he processed the information, then we were sent to have my fingerprints done…. All up this took about 30 minutes.
Then we waited for our “interview”. Again, another bank teller situation. He didn’t look at any of our “proof of on-going relationship” , basically he just wanted to check that we knew that we had 6 months to leave Australia but only 90 days to get married once we enter the USA).
He then signed a form, told us the visa had been approved and said that I would receive the visa in the mail along with sealed information to present at US customs upon arrival.
As I plan on flying into LAX then to JFK he told us to allow at least 5-6 hours at the LAX customs. Lucky I hadn’t booked my ticket yet!
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*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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