JimandChristy's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Christy & James:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-12-15 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-12-23 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-04-07 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-04-09 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-04-13 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-04-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-04-24 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-04-24 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-05-13 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-06-01 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-06-15 |
| US Entry : |
2009-06-23 |
| Marriage : |
2009-07-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 105 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 160 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Atlanta |
| POE Date : |
2009-06-23 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
No problems at Atlanta, called to booth, handed over brown envelope with my passport and was then ushered into a side room to complete the process of immigration under K-1 Visa. Finger prints taken and was told I had 90 days to marry, received passport back and welcome to the USA! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2009-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-09-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-09-18 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-10-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2009-10-30 |
| Comments : |
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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 : |
2009-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-09-24 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-10-02 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-10-10 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 38 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 : |
2009-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-09-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-10-09 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 38 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-09-29 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-10-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
2012-07-06 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-11-09 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-09-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2012-10-04 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2015-02-27 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-03-02 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-04-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-06-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2015-07-01 |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
June 10, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
Cued up outside the Embassy around 8:15am, then once I got to security, I forget I had my pen drive and a set of headphones in my bag, so I had to go back to Goulds Pharmacy and drop those off. When I returned I was readmitted straight back to Security and finally I got through, walked around the building and I entered the Embassy at 8:45am.
In the reception area I handed over my appointment letter and I was given ticket number 5014, I knew I was in for a long wait. The waiting area certainly reminds you of being at Argos, you sit down and wait for your ticket number to be called to any of the 25 available booths.
Then after looking at the screen for a hour and half my ticket number finally came up, I was assigned window 1 and there I had my fingerprints scanned. I was asked to hand over my two photos, Birth Certificate, Police Certificate, Passport, Affidavit of Support (Sponsor and Co-sponsor) and had to sign the DS-156 forms. I was then told to go to window 14 to pay the visa fee and returned to be told to sit down and wait to hear for my number again. Only another 45mins had passed and I was called up to window 15 for the interview.
I raised my right hand and swore to tell the truth, I was interviewed by an American lady who was very nice and during the whole interview procedure not once did I feel uptight or nervous. Questions asked were:
1. When and Where did you meet your fiancee
2. When and where did you first meet in person
3. When was the last time you met in person
4. What has been your longest stay in the USA
5. Have you ever been arrested or been denied entry by an Immigration Officer
6. When are you going to the USA
7. When do you intend to get married
8. Where do you intend to live in the USA
9. What job do you intend to take up when you have been give permission to work
10. Have you made any preparations already to ensure employment
The CO said she was happy with everything and I was approved pending the medical results and Co-sponsor's US birth certificate. She gave me the blue form and was told to send back my passport, blue form and the Birth certificate when I received it with the Courier. Once received they would issue the visa and return it with the visa inside. I then left the Embassy, back through security and back to Goulds Pharmacy to pick up my phone etc. Then on the lawn of Grosvenor Square at 11:30am I called Christy to tell her the good news. |
| 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.
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