BrianandMerne's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for BLP & MSN:
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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 : |
Manila, Philippines |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-05-26 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-06-06 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
NONE |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
NONE |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-09-15 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-09-17 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-09-18 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-09-21 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-09-29 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-09-30 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-09-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-10-28 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-11-03 |
| US Entry : |
2009-11-18 |
| Marriage : |
2010-01-02 |
| Comments : |
12th-13th Oct 2009... Medical Examination
(passed). The best time to go to the clinic is right after lunch.
28th Oct 2009... Approved visa at 9 A.M. everything went surprisingly fast!
03 Nov 2009... Received visa through courier service
18 Nov 2009... Los Angeles International Airport
14 January 2010... SSN assigned |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 101 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 144 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2009-11-18 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
A direct flight only for my Merne. Manila to Los Angeles. Los Angeles to me. I can not have my woman transferring too many planes! :)
The immigration officer was a Filipina and she asked a few questions only. Merne was through it for no more than 5 minutes! |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-02-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-03-05 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2010-03-11 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-09-16 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2010-09-30 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics Appointment letter arrived Feb. 10, 2009
Accomplished Biometrics March 5th 2010
Touched March 8th 2010
AOS Transfer to CSC March 11th 2010
Touched March 18th 2010
Touched March 22nd 2010 |
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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 : |
2010-01-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-02-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-03-05 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-03-25 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-04-01 |
| Comments : |
Biometrics Appointment letter arrived Feb. 10, 2009
Accomplished Biometrics March 5th 2010
Touched March 8th 2010
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 56 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 : |
2010-01-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-02-05 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2010-04-01 |
| Comments : |
Accomplished Biometrics March 5th 2010
Touched March 8th 2010
Received Green Card May 12th 2010 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 57 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-06-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-06-20 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-07-17 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-02-01 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2013-02-07 |
| Comments : |
Approved 02-01-2013 |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Cincinnati OH |
| Date Filed : |
2013-03-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-03-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-04-10 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-05-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2013-06-15 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Manila, Philippines
Review Topic: General Review
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 29, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
My interview schedule was for 7 in the morn. My mom and I arrived at the US Consulate holding grounds for applicants at 5.45am and then15 minutes later I was called to line up for entry and security checks at the main gates. That all went for 10 minutes. Upon entry at the immigrant visa unit, clerical checks for all DS forms were done and I was given a queuing number. That was done in exactly 3 minutes. Fingerprint scanning happened 30 minutes after that at Window 16. Someone helps for the right imprint pressure on the digital contraption. Four minutes being seated after that, the very young lady pre-screener had then displayed my assigned number up to be screened at Window 18 and she only asked for my personal identification and security clearance papers, the affidavit of support together with the tax transcripts from my love and our pictures. She didn't even bother to ask for the letter of employment of my man so I asked if she wants it as well as the other proofs of relationship. She outrightly said, Ma'am that really isn't necessary because the DOS already knows everything they need to know about your fiance and in fact, of you as well. WOW! SURPRISED! And then she added, hence some may not even get thoroughly grilled by the Consular Officer if everything is true and in order to the visa requirements, and you might just be one of those. REALLY! EVEN MORE SURPRISED! That was done in 3 minutes, she had me sign all the DS forms and after waiting for 10 more minutes seated on one of the blue seats, I was called to the interview room 31. True enough, after being sworn in by the - very nice and kind - consul, I was pleasantly congratulated for the soon wedding and I was just inside that room for 2 minutes. Talk about... HUH?!?!?!?! MOST SURPRISED! The longest wait was to be called at Window 37 to be given the final instructions for payment and delivery of visa which took about 39 minutes. So much for the very little sleep in the past week. I found the scheme of things really organized at the US Consulate in Manila and it went smoother than I imagined for myself to have experienced! God is fantastic!
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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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