Scarlett's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: David
Beneficiary's Name: Helen
VJ Member: Scarlett
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2011-06-27
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Immigration Checklist for David & Helen:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-02-12 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-02-19 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-07-18 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-08-04 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-08-19 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-09-13 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-09-13 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-10-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-10-29 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-11-01 |
| US Entry : |
2008-11-02 |
| Marriage : |
2008-11-29 |
| Comments : |
It took 8 weeks from approval to packet 3 - I think that might be a record. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 150 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 253 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-02-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-02-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-04-21 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-04-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-04-30 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-02-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-02-24 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
2009-04-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between March 18, 2009 and March 29, 2009*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Spokane WA |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-02-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-04-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
There are not enough recent approvals in the timeline system to accurately approximate when your AP will be approved. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-02-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-02-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
2011-03-04 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-05-05 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-06-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2011-06-25 |
| Comments : |
I requested to have my biometrics appointment rescheduled as I moved. I entered that request under RFE. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: General Review
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 1, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had my K1 interview on Wednesday and got my visa today (Saturday) and I just wanted to post about my experiences with the London Embassy and the courier service.
The interview was short and non-threatening - I got there just before 9am as requested, and waited about an hour and a half to see the first guy. (You sit in a crowded lounge and watch the screens for your number being called - along with some short films of US propaganda .) He was lovely and just checked my paperwork and took it away, and asked me to pay the fee (£84). He told me that they were working to a 3-5 day delivery target at the moment. He also gave me my x-ray to keep in case the US doctors ask for it.
I then waited another hour or so to have my "interview", where the nice american woman (everyone else seemed to be English) asked me about where I met Dave, when we got enagaged, why he isn't coming to live in the UK, and whether I have ever lived out of the UK for more than a year before. Then she gave me back my paperwork originals and said I was approved (easy). Tonnes of waiting for 5 mins of interview!
Then she said that because they were going to have a "big party" for the election on Tuesday, people there "might not get much work done" (!?), so the visas might take a bit longer next week... I was a bit shocked by this, but thankfully it didn't seem to affect things much for me.
You then take the famous pink slip to the courier desk in the waiting hall. I booked with the SMS courier service for the £14.50 standard delivery (mon-fri 8.30-5.30 I think). My strategy was to put no restrictions on it so they could deliver it as soon as it was ready. I have heard of other people on this forum paying extra for "next day delivery" but I wanted to point out that all the SMS paperwork says that they always deliver the next (working) day; the day after the receive the package from the embassy.
This is certianly what happened for me, the visa is dated 31 October (Fri), and they text me on 31 October to say that they have my package and will deliver it on Monday. In the text they also gave me the option to upgrade to their Saturday service so that I would not have to wait over the weekend. I called them back and paid an extra £30 to get it today (Sat) so that I can fly tomorrow (Sun) and have my boy come to pick me up from the airport and not worry about booking time off work.
So I just wanted to say that for me the SMS courier thing worked well. Don't be misled into thinking that you can pay more and get it quicker. The only choices you have are for different time-slots in the day, or for saturdays. If you book saturday delivery, that will be ONLY saturdays.
Anyway, thank heavens that is over and I can get off to the airport tomorrow and finally go home to my new home!  |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Spokane WA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 22, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
Very straight forward and not stressful interview to adjust status. Both of us were present at all times, they just asked us conversational questions about our lives (work, home, kids etc.)
They ask the list of standard questions about whether you are a terrorist/ communist, drug addict etc.
We got an approval on the computer very quickly and expect/hope to get the Green Card in 3 weeks. |
| Harassment Level : |
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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