Mariposa1010's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Patrick
Beneficiary's Name: Ingrith
VJ Member: Mariposa1010
Country: Panama
Last Updated: 2010-01-29
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Immigration Checklist for Patrick & Ingrith:
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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 : |
Panama |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-03-03 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-03-06 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-08-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-08-24 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-08-27 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-08-28 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-08-31 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-09-02 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-09-02 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-09-22 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-09-25 |
| US Entry : |
2009-09-25 |
| Marriage : |
2009-10-10 |
| Comments : |
Informed 10 Aug. (via Congressional aide) that our file is in background check.
File touched 11,13,14 Aug.
Online system still says "pending," but NOA2 received 18 Aug.
USCIS case number never in NVC system, but case made it to the embassy. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 160 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 200 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Miami |
| POE Date : |
2009-09-25 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Officer expressed shock that any K1 visa could be stamped with Employment Authorization. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2009-11-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-11-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-12-15 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-12-17 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-01-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2010-01-29 |
| Comments : |
Approved without interview |
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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 : |
2009-11-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-11-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-12-15 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Not needed. AOS approved. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between December 23, 2009 and January 2, 2010*.
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 : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2009-11-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-11-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
Not needed. AOS approved. |
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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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Panama
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
November 3, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
One surprise here was that all of the paperwork (except medical) needed to be complete before an interview date would be given, so instead of just bringing the I-134 to the interview as planned, it had to be FedExed in advance. Once the interview date was scheduled, the medical just had to be done (on a walk-in basis) at least 6 days prior to the interview.
Our interview appointment was at 1:00. We arrived and parked in a small lot outside of the embassy grounds and walked through the security gate. Ingrith (Panameña) was asked for her appointment slip, but they didn't at any point ask for my (USC) ID. All electronic equipment (including a flash drive that I hadn't realized was in my bag) had to be left at the security desk, so don't plan on presenting any evidence in electronic format.
There appeared to be 3 immigrant visa applicants on this day, all with 1:00 appointments, and we were handled second in line. Once inside, we waited for about a half hour before being called to a window to submit the paperwork. Then we returned to the seats to wait again before being called to another window for the interview. The interviewer asked if we'd like to proceed in English or Spanish, and he actually asked me some questions about her family, so it seemed to be a good move to have me there. The interview itself lasted only 15-20 minutes and mostly concerned how we had met what she knew about my work and my family. We were told that we were approved and that we should be able to pick up the packet and visa in 5-7 days.
Having booked a return ticket for 3 days after the interview, we were hoping for faster and were told to wait for a call to let us know when it was ready. On the advice of a friend, I called on Thursday (2 days after interview), explained our situation and was told it was "impossible" that we would have our visa in-hand for a Friday departure. Five minutes later, Ingrith's cell phone rang, and she was told that they were still working on the visa but that she should report at 10AM Friday. We did as instructed, got the visa, and returned to the US as planned, 2 weeks before our wedding. |
| 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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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