MrsErnie's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Melissa
Beneficiary's Name: Damion
VJ Member: MrsErnie
Country: Jamaica
Last Updated: 2011-06-04
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Immigration Checklist for Melissa & Damion:
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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 : |
Jamaica |
| I-129F Sent : |
2010-05-14 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2010-05-17 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2010-06-25 |
| NVC Received : |
2010-06-29 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2010-07-20 |
| Consulate Received : |
2010-07-21 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-07-25 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2010-08-09 |
| Interview Date : |
2010-09-28  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-10-21 |
| US Entry : |
2010-12-07 |
| Marriage : |
2010-12-20 |
| Comments : |
Our Interview on 9.28.10 thankfully was successful. However, just some information to note. As far as I previously gathered, both parties to the K-1 petition have been allowed to attend the interview. It only makes sense if the point of the interview is to solidify the notion that the union is "bona-fide" So I booked my ticket, took time off from work and we both showed up in the POURING RAIN. At the gate, I was informed that ONLY the beneficiary would be granted access. So of course I proceeded to explain that this is a K-1 petition and we were both required to be present. I asked to speak with someone else, because clearly this man don't have a clue. I was informed by 2 different Embassy representatives of the "new" rule (established a few weeks ago and of course not published ANYWHERE) whereby IF an interview is needed with the petitioner, a SEPARATE DATE will be scheduled. As if, at a whim, I can tell my boss I'm not coming in today and fly home. The rep said "It's good you're here to support him but you can't come in" I can only find that funny, now that it's over. How much support could I have given from outside - luckily we drove, but nonetheless, it was raining and who can burn AC for 4hrs when gas so dear? The "new rule" contradicts why blue slips are issued when some petitioners are not present in the 1st place. One wonders if he did receive a blue slip for me to be present, would they have allowed him to come get me from the outside??? We've known each other for 8yrs and were prepared for whatever they came with, but all he got was: When did we meet? When did the relationship turn serious? When will we get married? Go pay at the DHL window. So for those with upcoming interviews - you may want to inquire of this "new rule" prior to making any travel arrangements. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 39 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 134 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
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JFK |
| POE Date : |
2010-12-07 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Initial officer was inexperienced with processing K1-Visa entrants, colleague was called in for assistance. Eventually I had to go through the documents to find the exact papers they needed. They were very courteous throughout the process. NY was our POE for the sole purpose of the EAD stamp and we got it without even asking !! |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2011-03-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-03-14 |
| RFE(s) : |
2011-04-28, - missing medical |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-04-14 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2011-03-17 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-06-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
See AOS RFE Post |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Dallas/Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2010-01-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-01-11 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-02-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2010-04-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2010-04-13 |
| Comments : |
Petitioner's N-400 had to be filed prior to Beneficiary's I-129F.
Citizenship granted to Petitioner!! 99 days from filing date. |
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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
ver 5.0
