beatles's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: beatles
Beneficiary's Name: harrison
VJ Member: beatles
Country: Philippines
Last Updated: 2009-10-15
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Immigration Checklist for beatles & harrison:
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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 : |
Indonesia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-04-30 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-05-06 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2008-11-25 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2008-12-04 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-12-08 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-12-15 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-12-22 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-01-27 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-01-27 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-01-27 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-02-02 |
| US Entry : |
2009-04-24 |
| Marriage : |
2009-05-04 |
| Comments : |
touched: may 19, 2008
touched: sept 18, 2008
touched: sept 19, 2008
touched: nov 25, 2008
touched: nov 26, 2008
touched: dec 4, 2008
touched: dec 5, 2008
touched: dec 8, 2008
touched: dec 9, 2008 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 216 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 266 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
San Francisco |
| POE Date : |
2009-04-24 |
| 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 : |
San Diego CA |
| Date Filed : |
2009-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-07-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-08-06 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-10-14 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-10-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
touched: aug 7, 09 |
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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 : |
2009-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-07-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-08-06 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-08-21 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
touched: aug 7, 09
aug 18, 09
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 54 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 : |
2009-06-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-07-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-08-21 |
| Comments : |
touched: aug 07, 09 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 50 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Indonesia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
January 31, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
my visa was approved last january 27. the process was relatively easy at the us embassy in jakarta. i went there on the same date at 830am for the document screening and was fortunate to be scheduled for interview in the afternoon as well. i guess it helped that i made sure that all the documents are complete and that i have all the originals with me. i also sent them an email requesting for an interview on the same day as document screening as i have to travel 5 hours to go to jakarta (thanks devie for the advice, it sure worked!)
i was told to stay for the 10am fingerprinting and came back at 1pm for the interview. there were around 10 people scheduled that afternoon and it was pretty quiet.
when it was my turn (at around 300 pm), the CO didn't ask for any additional documents as my photos and other proof of relationships were already asked during the document screening. the CO who interviewed me was, i think, being trained as he was with a senior officer who helped him while he went through my documents. he also turned off the speaker whenever he asked his senior something. when he finally finished looking and checking at the documents, he asked me how i met my fiance and when did we meet and that's all! then he said you visa is approved!
most of those who were interviewed that day passed as well except for some who needed to submit additional requirements.
too bad they didn't ask for any other documents as I brought tons during the interview. well, it doesn't matter anyway as i got my approval. hehehe.
i am scheduled to go back on feb 2 to pick up my passport and visa 
all in all, it was hassle-free and they seemed to work fast there.
one tip though, if you are going to window 4, just go ahead and stand in front of the window even if no one is there. they don't usually man it and will only go there when someone is in front. several visitors asked me how the procedure is and i told them to just stand in front of the window
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| Rating : |
Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: San Diego CA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 16, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview Date: October 14, 2009, 1:15 pm
We arrived at the interview office at exactly 1:15 because we had a hard time looking for a parking space. It took us 5 mins to finish the security check and was able to put my interview appointment in the tray at 120pm. Though we're late, we were called at 145 pm. There were a few couples and families at the waiting area at that time.
Our IO was very nice and friendly, made us feel at ease during the interview. We sat down but he asked us to stand again to swear to tell the truth
We were asked for IDs so we gave my husband's driver's license and I gave our passports as well. He also asked for the AP and EAD cards. He then continued by asking the yes/no questions in the application form. He was asking if I have my husband's G325A because he said he didn't have it. I said I don't have a copy. We submitted it during the petition application.
The documents he asked were:
1. marriage certificate - i gave him a copy after showing the original
2. divorce agreement
3. proof of living together - we gave our health insurance copies, sea world membership, phone bills (with just our numbers and explained that it didn't have my name on it), invoices of items ordered by me and my husband online (since we don't have bills with any of my name on it)
4. photos
5. bound scrapbook from our trips prior to getting married (he liked it a lot; he said he hasn't seen something like it before)
Questions he asked:
1. how did we meet?
2. when did we first meet?
3. how many times we've seen each other before the marriage?
4. was it my first marriage and asked my husband the same?
5. he also asked what my job was before and where do i plan to work here?
6. where my husband works? he asked him, not me
He then said that he'll check with his supervisor if it'll be ok that my husband didn't have his G325A. He said everything seems ok, though.
After a few minutes, he came back and explained to us about the conditional status and filled out the approval form  and asked us to sign. We thanked him and shook his hand afterwards.
Finally, it's over (at least for two years) It was a pleasant experience not only because the IO was nice but we made sure that we have all the necessary documents. And I got all the tips from reading all the interview experience of everyone here at VJ. So, thanks a lot to all of you. It helped me cover all the bases (except for the G325A of my husband hehehe, never read anything like that here)
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| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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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
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