TexPol's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Joe
Beneficiary's Name: Anna
VJ Member: TexPol
Country: Poland
Last Updated: 2010-05-07
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Immigration Checklist for Joe & Anna:
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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 : |
Warsaw, Poland |
| I-129F Sent : |
2009-04-06 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2009-04-14 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2009-09-10 |
| NVC Received : |
2009-09-11 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-09-14 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-09-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-09-24 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-09-25 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-09-30 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-10-15 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-10-20 |
| US Entry : |
2009-11-03 |
| Marriage : |
2009-12-28 |
| Comments : |
April 06, 2009: - I-129F Mailed to VSC
April 14, 2009: - NOA1
April 16, 2009: - Check Cashed
April 17, 2009: - 1st Touch
April 21, 2009: - NOA1 Hardcopy Received
September 10, 2009: - 2nd Touch
September 10, 2009: - NOA2 (149 days from NOA1)
September 11, 2009: - 3rd and final Touch
September 11, 2009: - File sent to NVC
September 14, 2009: - NVC sent file to Consulate (4 days at NVC)
September 16, 2009: - Consulate receives file (2 days from NVC)
September 17, 2009: - NOA2 Hardcopy Received (7 days after email)
September 21, 2009: - Consulate mails Packet 3 to fiancee
September 24, 2009: - Letter from Consulate (Packet 3) Received (8 days from Consulate)
September 30, 2009: - Letter from Consulate (Packet 4) Received (6 days from Packet 3)
October 02, 2009 - Medical tests
October 15, 2009 - Passed Interview!
October 20, 2009 - Fiancee received passport and packet from Consulate (5 days from Interview) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 149 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 184 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Dallas |
| POE Date : |
2009-11-03 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Dallas TX |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-03-09 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2010-02-08 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2010-04-21 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2010-04-29 |
| Comments : |
AOS Approved |
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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 : |
2010-01-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2010-03-19 |
| Date Card Received : |
2010-03-25 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 59 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2010-03-19 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 58 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Warsaw, Poland
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 16, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
Fiancee's Interview Experience:
I came to the main gate at 8am, there were only 2 people in front of me waiting outside. First the guard looked at my invitation letter and passport and then told me to go inside. Then, there was the police control and at the end I was told to go and stand in a 'red' line. After a moment I came to another room, (the waiting room). First I went to get my number (these are windows from 8 to 10) then I was waiting for my number to be displayed on the board.
When I saw my number I went again to the window, gave the woman my passport, medical tests packet (no need for X-ray),two signed visa photos, my original long form birth certificate, forms ds 156 and 156k, form I-134 and DHL form already filled in and signed by myself. And again I waited, this time to take my fingerprints. When my time came, they took my fingerprints and instructed me to go to another window to pay the visa fee ( US $131).
After completing this I waited for the interview with the consular officer. Again I waited for my number to be displayed and when it was my turn, I went to the counter window and started talking to the officer. It was a standing interview. He asked me 'How are you' and I answered 'Not so bad, but a bit nervous'  Then he smiled and said there is nothing to worry about anything. I took an oath to tell the truth. He didn't ask me many questions, he was interested only in how and how often we communicate with each other and if I have any plans to work in the US. At the and he said I got the visa  I thanked him very much and he said that my passport will come by DHL within 5 working days, I got the DHL slip with number on it.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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POE Review: Dallas
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2009-11-03 |
| Embassy Review : |
Was directed to the Non-US Citizen window and wait in line for your turn. There are a few of those counters, but when I came only two of them were opened so I had to stand in line for some time. While standing in line, prepare your passport, the package (envelope) you got from the embassy in your country, form I-94 and custom declaration. The last two of them I got while I was still in the plane, so I filled them in while still flying. Those forms are also available at the airport's desk, be sure to fill them in before you go to the Non-US Citizen's window. If you don't know what to write, there are people to help you. The first immigration officer fingerprinted and photographed me. Then he checked my visa/passport, took the sealed envelope from my consulate and told me to follow him. I went to another room where I had to wait for another immigrant officer. He came after a while and started checking all the documents I gave. He asked me few questions: When did you and your fiance meet? How old is he? Where does he live? and What is his job? Then he chopped my passport and form I-94 which was inside. And that was all. It took about 1.5 hours from the time the plane landed till the moment I got out into the arrival hall. (DFW was my final destination.) I would recommend making an minimum allowance of 2 hours for immigration processing, customs and baggage re-checking for those of you who are planning to have DFW as the POE and then connecting to other domestic flights out of DFW. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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