jenbikeswim's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jennifer
Beneficiary's Name: Torsten
VJ Member: jenbikeswim
Country: Germany
Last Updated: 2009-12-31
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Immigration Checklist for Jennifer & Torsten:
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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 : |
Frankfurt, Germany |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-08-20 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-08-25 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2008-12-23 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2009-01-12 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-01-14 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-01-22 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-01-23 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-01-27 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-01-29 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-02-07 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-02-14 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-03-11 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-03-19 |
| US Entry : |
2009-04-25 |
| Marriage : |
2009-07-03 |
| Comments : |
touch 1/13/09; Visa interview went great, very short, very friendly. Problem with vaccination records, Torsten had to go the next morning to his home doctor for one more vaccination, the confirmation was sent back to the dr in Frankfurt, who will complete the medical processing and forward to the consulate. We expect to have the visa in hand on Thursday March 19th. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 142 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 198 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2009-09-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
2009-10-08 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-10-13 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-11-26 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-12-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2009-12-23 |
| Comments : |
RFE on December 4, rec at Califonia Service Center 12/11. Requested evidence was copy of marriage certificate. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-09-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2009-11-04 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-11-12 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 61 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-09-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-11-07 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 61 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Frankfurt, Germany
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 12, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
I was able to come to Germany to stand by Torsten while he was in the interview. Our medical appointment was at 730am, which took about an hour and a half. There were about 4 other people who were having their visa medical exams for the USA as well, so we were able to share stories and experiences while we waited. There was a problem with Torsens exam: he did not have his MMR vaccination which is required. The doctor sent us away with instructions to get the vaccination the next morning at Torstens house doctor and fax the confirmation back to the doctor in Frankfurt to complete the medical exam processing. We were at the doctor about 1.5 hours.
Our interview was immediately after the doctor at 930 am. We arrived at 920, were given the ticket, and went through security. Allow extra time for this if possible. Our number was called and we were given instructions to purchase postage and arrange our documents in a certain order. A while later, about 30 minutes or so, we were called to another window with our documents, and the gentleman reviewed our I134, supporting evidence, birth certificates, police records, decided what he needed to keep and what to return to us. He took what he wanted and sent us back to wait again. About 45 minutes after this, we were called to the window to speak with the Consular. She was very friendly, like a person who really likes her job. We were both a bit nervous but she put us at ease. She confirmed that we were getting the K1 visa, took Torstens fingerprints, and asked if I was the American Fiance. Then she explained a few things about the process and asked if we understood. Then she asked Torsten, tell me something about your relationship, how did you meet. Torsten, who is a talker when he is nervous, walked her through when we met, our first date, when i moved out of germany, his visit to the usa, etc, etc, etc. She said ok, that is good enough! She smiled and said ok you will get your passport in a week after we get the medical. I confirmed that we did get the visa, and she said yes. Then Tor ask her if she wanted to see our wedding invitation, because he wanted to show her. She laughed and said sure! She was extremely nice, and I could tell her that each time she can say yes to a couple in love seeking their K1 visa, it makes her day to make other people happy. The whole time at the consulate was 2 hours, with medical, 4 hours.
Torsten went first thing this morning to take care of his vaccination and have his doctor fax the last paper back to the doctor in Frankfurt. At this point, we have confirmed that the drs office in Frankfurt has received the fax and will be sending all to the Consulate in the next 24 hours.
Yea! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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