cjblack's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Chris
Beneficiary's Name: Olivia
VJ Member: cjblack
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2014-11-07
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Immigration Checklist for Chris & Olivia:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-04-14 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-04-20 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-08-21 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-09-01 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-09-03 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-09-04 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-09-23 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-09-28 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-10-22 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-11-13 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-11-16 |
| US Entry : |
2009-11-16 |
| Marriage : |
2009-12-30 |
| Comments : |
Thank you Montreal so much for picking up the pace!!!
Medisys medical on 11/9/09 went fine. Took about an hour.
Interview in Montreal went fine - we were fully prepared and the interviewer noted that we had one of the shortest, easiest interviews she's ever had! We asked if we could pick up the visa on the next business day so that we could travel back to the USA together in my car and they said yes!
Wedding set for 12/30/09!! :) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 123 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 207 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2009-11-16 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Newark NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
2010-03-12 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-02-16 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2010-02-10 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-04-29 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2010-05-07 |
| Comments : |
Erroneous RFE sent (after transfer to CSC) saying our I-693 was incomplete, however we filled out everything that a K1 needs to fill out (vaccination portion). Congressman tried for 3 weeks to help but couldn't. We had to get a 2nd physical.
5-7-2010 YAY! GOT CARD TODAY! Wow what a journey! |
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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 : |
2010-01-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-02-16 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-03-18 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-03-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 63 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2010-03-22 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 63 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-01-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-02-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
2012-10-22 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-03-09 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-11-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2012-11-26 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Newark NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2014-05-05 |
| NOA Date : |
2014-05-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2014-06-11 |
| Interview Date : |
2014-11-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
* Sept 25 interview date received. Sent request to reschedule due to international travel during that time. Had to send it twice (lost by post office the 1st time). Received notice that intv'w rescheduled to Nov 4.
* Test & Interview in Newark, NJ on Nov. 4. Approved. However, disappointed to learn that there are no more same-day oath ceremonies in Newark. We need to wait for a letter in the mail telling us when the oath ceremony is. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 14, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
We stayed at the downtown Novotel the night prior. Hopped in a cab in the morning and arrived at the consulate around 7:30am. We waited on line outside the building for about 20 minutes, then went through security. We thought we had left all of our electronics at the hotel but they found a USB flash drive and an electronic keyfob on us - they gave us a ticket to present when we were leaving to reclaim our items. (FYI - they had no problem with me carrying a laptop bag/briefcase, and my fiancee carrying a pretty big purse).
Were told to take the elevator up and go straight to window 14B, which we did (except the sign just says 14, not 14B - source of confusion for many). Got a number from the lady at the window - C14.
Waited for about 3-4 hours until C14 was finally called. Went to Window 9 where a gentleman asked my fiancee for her appointment letter, passport, birth certificate, intent to marry letter, I-134, proof of support (I provided 2008 tax return, had more to provide but that was good enough), and medical results & xray. He also asked for a couple of things that weren't on the list - a printed copy of the DS-160, and a photocopy of my fiancee's passport. We had the printout of the 160, but not the photocopy (didn't affect anything). He asked us a few questions (what does my fiancee do for work, has she visited me in the USA, any problems at the border.. nothing difficult) then gave us a receipt to take to the cashier to pay the $131.
After we paid, we sat and waited again. We were called back to Window 9 after about 20 minutes to provide fingerprints. Then sat back down.
About an hour later we were called up to Window 7 where another man said he just wanted to verify the fingerprints before we headed to Window 11 for an interview. He finished up, we went to 11, where a nice lady had our entire file in front of her, including the entire I-129F application (photos and all). She leafed through it as she asked my fiancee a few more questions about how we met, her line of work, then she asked about my line of work, and whether we were ever turned away at the border. Finally, she remarked "OK we're done! Fastest interview ever!" and approved us!
At that point, I told her that I needed to return to the States on the next business day (Monday) and would like to take my fiancee with me, and asked if we could pick the Visa up. She said we could pick it up Monday at 3pm and gave us a green ticket to present at that time.
Then, we left and had lunch at a cafe on St-Catherine!
All in all, a lot of waiting, but definitely a very organized operation. I was very impressed and we are thrilled to have our K1 approved! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: CDN-USA Border
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2009-11-17 |
| Embassy Review : |
Entered the USA at the Champlain border crossing (Highway 15 in Canada; I-87 in USA). No traffic at 4:30pm on a Monday. We told the drive-thru guard about the K1. He asked a few questions about where we were going to live, and where fiancee was going to work (obviously nowhere without EAD - I think that's the answer they were looking for). He pointed us to park and go inside.
Inside we lucked out! We had the most delightful young lady border guard. We didn't wait at all - she started going through our sealed envelope, commented on how much work we put into it, fingerprinted my fiancee, filled out a few forms, and we had the visa within 30 minutes.
After crossing at this POE so many times, I know how lucky we were to have such a smooth experience. However I can safely say that it's much easier crossing here than it would be at Thousand Islands! |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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