Jeli's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Jesse
Beneficiary's Name: Liza
VJ Member: Jeli
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2012-02-26
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Immigration Checklist for Jesse & Liza:
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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 : |
South Africa |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-04-08 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-04-23 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-08-26 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2010-01-07 |
| Interview Date : |
2010-01-19 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-01-21 |
| US Entry : |
2010-01-28 |
| Marriage : |
2010-02-01 |
| Comments : |
Our process took a little longer as we originally applied in the UAE (since I was working in the UAE). But then I moved back to South Africa and the case had to be transferred. All in all, it was a lenghty process, but not too difficult. Perseverance and patients is my biggest advise to anyone! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 125 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 271 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Houston TX |
| Date Filed : |
2010-02-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-03-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
2010-03-16 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-03-18 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-04-29 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-06-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2010-07-06 |
| Comments : |
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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 : |
2010-02-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-03-03 |
| RFE(s) : |
2010-03-16 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-03-18 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-04-28 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-05-06 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 69 days. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
San Francisco CA |
| Date Filed : |
2011-12-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-01-20 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-02-23 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
February 1, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
Besides the terribly long wait, it was a good experience. My interview was at 13h00 and I got to the consulate at 12h00, which made me second in line. Although I had to sit on the pavement for more than an hour, it was worth it as I was first to be helped at the immgration windows, once I got inside.
Everyone that I dealt with was highly professional, which confirmed what I read on the other posts. You leave your medical at the security desk. Make sure that you have your proof of relationship in a seperate folder as they initially take that and return it to you later. If your fiance has been divorced, take a copy of his divorce certificate with. Take more paperwork that you think you will need. That will put you at ease.
They allow you to take your handbag inside, in the event that you want to pack a snack or a bottle of water. It took about 3 hours, and I was happy to have something to munch and to drink some water. They also have a vending machine, so don't fear.
Take a book to read while you wait!!!! Even if you are so nervous that you don't register anything you read, it will help put your mind at ease.
And seriously, I was so stressed, but it isn't that bad. The ones interviewing you are to the point, but friendly. I know this is a nerve recking experience for anyone going through it, but just be prepared with all your forms and supporting documents and be honest about your answers.
The worse part truely is the wait. Good luck to everyone! |
| Rating : |
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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