leash5's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: mike
Beneficiary's Name: lisa
VJ Member: leash5
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2013-08-09
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Immigration Checklist for mike & lisa:
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Dept of State Other 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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Other Visa
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Date |
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Second Interview
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2010-07-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-08-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-09-21  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-09-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2010-10-01 |
| Comments : |
Walk-in biometrics 2010-07-28 |
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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 : |
2010-07-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-07-17 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-08-12 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-08-24 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-09-03 |
| Comments : |
Walk-in biometrics 2010-07-28 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 54 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-08-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-09-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-05-02 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-10-12 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-07-15 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-08-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2013-08-08 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: New York City NY
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 16, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
Had my i-751 interview today in New York City. It was scheduled for 1pm and we got called in by a very friendly officer around 1:20.
She swore us in and the first thing she asked was, "I have read your file a bit, what is your situation?" I told her straight out, "we are legally separated." And that was all I said about that. I had all these plans to explain and I completely clammed up, I was pretty nervous.
After that she asked our addresses and dates of birth. She asked when we met. Then she asked to see originals of any joint assets or co-mingling of finances. I stated that we didn't have much from the present as we had a separation agreement and had severed financial ties, but I gave her the very few things we did have from the past. I felt awkward as we had already got an RFE about this and I really hadn't been able to dig much up. I had a Macy's card with some charges on it, and then leases, life and health insurance and an IRA. We explained we had not owned a house (not uncommon in NYC). We said we had had a car that my spouse's parents gave us, but we had kept it in his name.
She asked us a bit about our wedding. I showed her a folder of wedding receipts but she didn't want to look at them, or any wedding photos. I also offered affidavits (12!) but she didn't want to see them either. I showed her a letter from our marriage counselor, from the past, and she asked if we were currently in counseling. We said no.
I could kick myself for not going into any helpful detail about anything she asked! I also could kick myself for not bringing out the huge binder of 6 years of photos of us together at every single occasion, cards from both of our parents, photos of our parents together, travel receipts, etc. I WISH I had asked if there was anything we could explain that would help to clarify our case. I felt like we said barely anything, and I prepared so much!
Anyway, then she printed out a piece of paper which had a bunch of choices on it with boxes beside them, basically: "we request more information," or "you are scheduled for another interview," etc. Our box said our case was being held for review and that we would be advised on a decision in 60 days. During this time they might request more information and we should respond in a timely matter, if so. 
So, I felt that we left having explained nothing further about our case, thanks to my nerves. I GUESS the fact that we were not scheduled for a 2nd interview or denied outright is good. However, I am frustrated that after all that, we are still waiting. I hope a decision comes very soon!
In summary, the officer was very nice and we only waited 20 minutes to go in. I think all in all we were in the interview about 25 mins. The experience with the office was very good. It was my on nerves that screwed up! |
| Harassment Level : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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