Ranchris's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Donald
Beneficiary's Name: Christine
VJ Member: Ranchris
Country: Bahamas
Last Updated: 2015-11-28
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Immigration Checklist for Donald & Christine:
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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 : |
Nassau, Bahamas |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-08-19 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-08-22 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-01-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-02-04 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-02-05 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-02-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-02-23 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-02-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-04-23  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-04-28 |
| US Entry : |
2009-07-03 |
| Marriage : |
2009-07-21 |
| Comments : |
"We are not afraid of tomorrow; we have seen yesterday and, we love today !" |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 159 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 244 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 : |
2009-07-03 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
10 |
| Comments : |
There is an American pre-clearance facility in Nassau, Bahamas. I entered there I was told by the USA immigration Officer there that because my K1 Visa petition had expired in May 2009 (although the K1 visa was approved in April 2009), I was illegally entering the USA and; my file would be forward to CIS immediately who may not approve my AOS because of this. The officer also cited some personal motives and stated that I should immediately marry to avoid this??? This I find strange but then again I'm happy to be with my USC SO. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Louisville KY |
| Date Filed : |
2009-08-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-08-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-10-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-09-15 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-12-29 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2010-01-05 |
| Comments : |
Next Step on two year Anniverary in 2011. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-08-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-08-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2009-09-24 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-10-01 |
| Comments : |
Love it these people are good after all...God Bless America! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 44 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-08-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-08-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-09-28 |
| Comments : |
Wow! That was quick soo niceee |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 43 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-10-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-10-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-11-07 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-07-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2012-07-20 |
| Comments : |
This was great |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2015-08-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-08-27 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-09-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2015-10-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2015-11-13 |
| Comments : |
Great ceremony! I am still happily married to the American I entered the country with..I am now a happy American too. Thanks Visa Journey for the information and materials throughout this journey! |
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Member Reviews:
POE Review: Atlanta
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Description |
| Entry Date : |
2009-07-03 |
| Embassy Review : |
Although I entered in Atlanta there is a pre-clearance facility in Nassau, Bahamas. The experience was horrific. The first Officer who took our passport was nice however the officer who opened the Embassy's package was not. we waited for 45 minutes before we were interviewed. When we were called by latin accent officer. He asked me how many time I was married then he immediately told me he was not going to permit me entry because he did not think I was going to stay married.The officer said he did not want to get personal but he was doing his job. Next he told me that my petition had expired despite the fact that my petition had been approved by the embassy one month prior to its expiration date. I told him that according to the embassy I had six month from the issuance of my K1 visa to applied and that due to other commitmnts (notice leave - job, creditors - house, loans, car kids in school, college, etc.) which I had to resolve I could not leave immediately. He basically told me too bad I should leave my children and they could come later. The officer did not stop there he told me that my fiancee could not afford to take care of me. I told the officer I have rental income from my house in the Bahamas. the officer asked for evidence. I told my bank account reflects this. He said that he could not accept that as eveidence because I could withdraw and keep depositing the same amount. I told him the deposits were being done prior to me meeting my fiancee.The officer said he still could not accept this.At this point I the officer if he retrieved my baggage I would show him the house deeds in my name.Then the officer backed off.At this point it was 10 minutes before my flight was scheduled to depart. The officer did other things then said he still could not permit me entry to the USA because my K1 petition had expired and the K1 Visa meant nothing. However, th officer said he would ask his supervisor but he did not think I should be allowed entry to the USA. In 2 minutes the officer came back dragging slowly and said his supervisor said it was ok. Then he said that he was only doing his job and asked when I was getting married. I replied first week in August 2009. He said that I should get married right away because of the break in my paper work and that CIS will not approve my application. He also said that h was going to immediately bring my file to the CIS attention. He took the remainging time to my flight and logged in my data. Once I received my documents from him I ran as quickly as I could to the gate. Luckily the agent had held it for us because she appeared to have expected this because I told her at check-in I was relocating. I thought this officer appeared to have issues and I endeavoured as best I could to avoid a confrontation and focus on being with the love of my life. Basically he needs to get a life or love his life. I'm in America with my Baby  |
| Harassment Level : |
High |
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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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