Rod & Dana's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dana
Beneficiary's Name: Rod
VJ Member: Rod & Dana
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2010-12-27
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Immigration Checklist for Dana & Rod:
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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 : |
2009-03-14 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-03-18 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-08-10 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-08-17 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-08-19 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-08-25 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-09-05 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-09-10 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-11-13 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-12-10  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-12-17 |
| US Entry : |
2009-12-17 |
| Marriage : |
2009-12-23 |
| Comments : |
Montreal, Canada
Got there 15 minutes before I was told to. Stood in a line for 5 minutes before I was inside. Calm, but had no idea what was going to happen. There were about 20-30 others in line with me while I was there.
I got through security and went downstairs to wait with about 40 others. I sat next to the elevator as that was about the only seat left. I didn't know we'd be going upstairs. I was the first on and the first off as the elevator opened towards the back.
Once upstairs, we were directed to the left and we all filed out and then the IO told us to line up, conveniently for me, exactly where I was standing.
I was then the first person to be called up to booth 1. I paid my fees and was told to go sit and my name would be called.
My name, of course was the first to be called and I know the rest of those who were there were were frustrated that this guy who comes in after most everyone else is going first. I was just in the right spot at the right time every step of the way. I went up to the booth and the lady asked me for only a few of the things I had taken with me. I was supposed to have copies of a couple things, but I only had the original. My bad... I then paid the fees and came back and the woman printed me, etc. I was then told to go sit again and wait for my name to be called again for the interview.
Only a few minutes later, I was called in for the interview. The IO was a very nice guy. He asked me a couple questions like where did you meet your fiancée, have you ever had any trouble crossing the boarder, etc. It was very casual and enjoyable. He said congratulations, you're approved. He also informed me that I should have everything next week.
In less than an hour from the time I left my hotel, which was just around the corner, I had my interview and was granted my Visa and returned to call my fiancée to tell her the news.
All in all, my expectations were completely over rated in the difficulty, and length of time I'd have to be there. I was very pleased! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 145 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 267 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 : |
2009-12-17 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
In and out quickly and great staff there. They treated me fairly and professionally the whole time. Rather wait there and deal with them than most other places I'd need to wait in line. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charleston SC |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-02-11 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2010-02-10 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-04-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2010-04-28 |
| Comments : |
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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 : |
2010-01-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-02-11 |
| Approved Date : |
2010-03-16 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-03-20 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 62 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 : |
2010-01-13 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2010-03-15 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 56 days. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Dallas/Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Charleston SC |
| Date Filed : |
2010-12-09 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-14 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
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*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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