hershy's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: P
Beneficiary's Name: H
VJ Member: hershy
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2024-10-18
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Immigration Checklist for P & H:
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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 : |
South Africa |
| I-129F Sent : |
2024-02-02 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2024-02-05 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2024-05-07 |
| NVC Received : |
2024-06-12 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2024-06-14 |
| NVC Left : |
2024-06-17 |
| Consulate Received : |
2024-07-01 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2024-07-01 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2024-07-01 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2024-07-01 |
| Interview Date : |
2024-08-01 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2024-08-08 |
| US Entry : |
2024-10-10 |
| Marriage : |
2024-10-11 |
| Comments : |
Medical check up:
I saw horrific reviews (JHB) so I was really worried, but it was pretty smooth. You truly have to allot a whole day to getting it done, just be patient (bring a book/ download some shows) and you'll be fine! Make sure to bring everything they ask in the email + a pen. The location of the clinic is literally inside Sandton City Mall, by the standard bank (I accidentally went to another location but they were understanding about my being late).
Interview:
For some reason I thought it would be a one-on-one interview in a room, but it was just an informal questioning at the teller/booth area. Again, make sure you bring a pen! Total took around 1.5 hours at the consulate. You're not allowed your phone/ electronics past the entrance so maybe bring a book/ Sudoku puzzle. Most important items to bring: passport, birth certificate+copy, other applicable death/divorce/military certificates+copies, visa size photos, police clearance certificates. The other documents mentioned in the email are supplementary, rather be safe than sorry so bring them along.
PS: start applying for any certification you need as soon as you apply for your petition. PCC takes about a month, but lasts for 6 months from receiving it. Applying for things in SA, in general, takes a hot minute. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 92 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 178 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
August 12, 2024 |
| Embassy Review : |
Medical check up:
I saw horrific reviews (JHB) so I was really worried, but it was pretty smooth. You truly have to allot a whole day to getting it done, just be patient (bring a book/ download some shows) and you'll be fine! Make sure to bring everything they ask in the email + a pen. The location of the clinic is literally inside Sandton City Mall, by the standard bank (I accidentally went to another location but they were understanding about my being late).
Interview:
For some reason I thought it would be a one-on-one interview in a room, but it was just an informal questioning at the tbank eller/booth area. Again, make sure you bring a pen! Total took around 1.5 hours at the consulate. You're not allowed your phone/ electronics past the entrance so maybe bring a book/ Sudoku puzzle. Most important items to bring: passport, birth certificate+copy, other applicable death/divorce/military certificates+copies, visa size photos, police clearance certificates. The other documents mentioned in the email are supplementary, rather be safe than sorry so bring them along. It seems the people doing the interviews check different documents for different people? Unsure.
PS: start applying for any certification you need as soon as you apply for your petition. PCC takes about a month, but lasts for 6 months from receiving it. Applying for things in SA, in general, takes a hot minute. |
| Rating : |
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.
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