HappyRs's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Muffin
Beneficiary's Name: Boo-Boo Bear
VJ Member: HappyRs
Country: Romania
Last Updated: 2013-06-10
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Immigration Checklist for Muffin & Boo-Boo Bear:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Bucharest, Romania |
| I-129F Sent : |
2010-05-11 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2010-05-14 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2010-07-19 |
| NVC Received : |
2010-07-21 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2010-07-26 |
| Consulate Received : |
2010-07-29 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2010-08-02 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2010-08-06 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2010-08-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2010-08-17 |
| US Entry : |
2010-09-14 |
| Marriage : |
2010-09-22 |
| Comments : |
smooth process; approved in 98 days from filing! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 66 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 95 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2010-09-14 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
it was easy-breezy! definitely a non-event. when I got there, O'Hare was probably the busiest place on Earth :D, so it took me about 2 hours to go through Immigration, security, recheck the luggage etc.
I was interviewed on the spot (not in a different booth or anything) and it was more like a conversation, not an interrogation... The officer was a nice, professional guy, he knew exactly what to do, asked the usual questions (where we met, how many kids he has, when we have the wedding planned)and I was done in 10 minutes... |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Omaha NE |
| Date Filed : |
2010-11-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-12-20 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2011-01-18 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-02-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2011-03-02 |
| Comments : |
approved at CSC without interview!
noticed error on GC (residency/expiration dates); have to send the GC back + supporting documents :-/ |
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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 : |
2010-11-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2010-12-20 |
| Approved Date : |
2011-02-10 |
| Date Card Received : |
2011-02-18 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 83 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 : |
2010-11-19 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-12-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2011-02-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 83 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2012-12-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-12-10 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-01-11 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-06-05 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2013-06-11 |
| Comments : |
no interview!! |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Bucharest, Romania
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 17, 2010 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was for 1 pm and I got there at 12.30. We were in at 1 and were guided towards window 5 where the Romanian pre-screener took my passport and told me to wait. After a few minutes I was called for fingerprinting and then again at window 5 to leave all the needed docs: the affidavit, the supporting documents, proofs of relationship etc. At this stage, I was done in less than 1 hour.
2 windows were open for interviews, but suddenly, around 3 pm, a new window opens up and my name is called. It was the same Consular Officer that had granted me the tourist visa last October and I could tell he was called especially for my interview, as after I was done he closed the window and the rest of the people were interviewed at the 2 windows that were originally open.
I felt the CO was prejudiced about our case, which intimidated me a bit. He kept asking me if I \"can explain THAT\", \"THAT\" being the age difference between my fiance and I, the fact I have a job that pays my bills, but my studies are in a total different field, last year\'s trip to US etc. etc. To his questions I answered smiling that \"yes, I can explain THAT\" and, truth be told, he allowed me to give the needed explanations, even if my voice was shaking. I had tons of evidence of a real relationship and I knew he had checked everything out, even if not in front of me. In the end, he told me to have a sit, as my visa was approved and I would receive it in 30 minutes (which I did). I was out by 3.30 .
All in all, it was not a traumatic experience, but be ready to give explanations if needed. The staff are kind and they are not keen on denying visas. Nobody with bonafide relationships/marriages should have any problems. Good luck to everyone!
(updated on August 18, 2010) |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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