ckibs's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Gaetano
Beneficiary's Name: Christina
VJ Member: ckibs
Country: Denmark
Last Updated: 2020-11-19
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Immigration Checklist for Gaetano & Christina :
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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 : |
Sweden |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-08-17 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-08-24 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2015-09-16 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2015-10-02 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2015-10-09 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2015-12-17 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2015-12-31 |
| US Entry : |
2016-01-14 |
| Marriage : |
2016-03-21 |
| Comments : |
K-1 Process:
08/17/2015 - I-129F packet sent
08/20/2015 - Packet received by the USCIS @ Dallas Lockbox
08/24/2015 - NOA1 Notice Date on the hardcopy
08/25/2015 - Check cashed! Woooo!
08/25/2015 - Received NOA1 by text and e-mail. We're in Cali, baby! Wooooo!
08/30/2015 - Received NOA1 hardcopy in the mail
09/16/2015 - Received NOA2 by e-mail. Our petition has been APPROVED! YAAAAAAY! :)
09/22/2015 - Received NOA2 hardcopy in the mail
10/02/2015 - The U.S. Embassy in Sweden received our case
10/09/2015 - Received Packet 3 by email
11/04/2015 - Medical exam and x ray appointment in Copenhagen
11/11/2015 - Received the vaccination records from the medical exam
12/17/2015 - Visa Interview in Sweden. APPROVED!! :)
12/22/2015 - Visa issued
12/31/2015 - Visa received by snail mail
01/14/2016 - Arrived in America (P.O.E. @ Newark International Airport)
01/29/2016 - Found out my I-94 info was typed incorrectly in the system, got it fixed.
01/29/2016 - Applied for SSN / SSC (DHS verification needed)
02/16/2016 - SSC arrived in the mail
02/23/2016 - Applied for our marriage license (72 hour wait period)
02/29/2016 - Picked up our marriage license
AOS, EAD, AP Process:
03/21/2016 - We got married @ town hall
03/22/2016 - AOS, EAD, AP packet sent off
03/27/2016 - AOS packet received by the USCIS @ Chicago Lockbox
04/01/2016 - Check cashed! Yay!
04/01/2016 - Official Notice Date on hardcopies (AOS, EAD and AP)
04/04/2016 - Received NOA1s by text and email
04/09/2016 - Received hardcopy NOA1s
04/15/2016 - Received Biometrics letter
04/26/2016 - Biometrics Appointment
05/06/2016 - Received RFE (dated April 29)
05/09/2016 - Requested 2015 IRS tax transcript in order to respond to RFE
05/11/2016 - USCIS case status updated for I-485 to "Request for Initial Evidence"
05/14/2016 - IRS tax transcript received
05/16/2016 - RFE response sent by Express Mail
05/17/2016 - RFE response delivered and signed for by the USCIS @ 9 AM
06/13/2016 - Submitted Service Request on EAD due to it being more than 75 days
06/13/2016 - Case status updated for EAD to "Card being produced" and AP to "Approved" :)
06/16/2016 - Case status updated to "Card has been mailed"
06/17/2016 - Received Notice Approval for I-131 in the mail
06/18/2016 - Received EAD/AP Combo Card in the mail
06/24/2016 - Applied for new SSC (name change)
06/30/2016 - New SSC arrived in the mail
07/05/2016 - Applied for a NJ driver's license and passed!
08/03/2016 -Case status updated to "I-485 Petition has been approved" :)
08/08/2016 - Case status updated to "Card has been mailed"
08/09/2016 - Received I-485 approval notice in the mail
08/10/2016 - Received my Green Card in the mail. Saying valid for 10 years!
I-90 (Corrected GC) Process:
08/22/2016 - Infopass app. with the local USCIS office. GC needs to be returned due to USCIS error. Sigh!
08/31/2016 - Sent off the I-90 packet
09/02/2016 - Package was delivered @ Phoenix Lockbox
09/13/2016 - Notice date
09/17/2016 - Received Biometrics letter
10/17/2016 - Biometrics appointment
06/24/2017 - Sent off e-request to USCIS as I've still not received my corrected GC
07/06/2017 - Email received from USCIS; case (I-90) is still considered within normal processing time
11/04/2017 - Sent off e-request to USCIS as I've still not received my corrected GC
11/09/2017 - Received USCIS letter in the mail terminating my I-90 application as it is claimed that I claimed I never received a physical GC. This is not the case.
11/14/2017 - Notice of Appeal or Motion (I-290B) sent off to USCIS, full packet explaining complete timeline and showing original material from I-90 sent in 08/2016
11/16/2017 - Packet was delivered @ Phoenix Lockbox
12/01/2017 - Received I-290B packet in the mail; USCIS returned complete packet I sent off due to me not paying the fee ($700) which I didn't pay due to the special circumstances which was also explained in packet.
02/06/2018 - Infopass app. with the local USCIS office to get stamp in passport, was told to come back within 30 day window of the stamp expiring (03/26/2018).
02/27/2018 - Infopass app. with the local USCIS office to get stamp in passport, was told I can only get a stamp in my passport if I have a pending case with the USCIS (despite me explaining the situation and that I was told that I could come back for the stamp)
02/27/2018 - Sent off new I-90 packet
02/28/2018 - Packet was delivered @ Phoenix Lockbox
03/12/2018 - Infopass app. with local USCIS office. Case is still not pending in system, spoke to supervisor in office and they finally "noticed" that I was put as a category IF1 (which means 10 year GC) by mistake - DUH!. They requested my case files be sent to their office for review - according to officers I will be contacted within 60 to 90 days in regards to case decision. Received a stamp in my passport however it's only valid for 3 months ...
03/13/2018 - Notice Date for new I-90 packet
03/19/2018 - Received receipt letter from USCIS by mail. Case is now pending
03/24/2018 - Received letter from USCIS by mail, stating I don't have to do another Biometrics appointment
04/03/2018 - Received phone call from USCIS local office in Mount Laurel stating that my status in the system has been updated to what it should have been all along (a 2-year Green Card Holder)
10/17/2018 - Received notification; I-90 application was denied
I-751 (Removal of Conditions) Process:
05/07/2018 - Sent off I-751 packet
05/10/2018 - Packet was delivered @ USCIS Vermont Service Center
05/29/2018 - Notice Date
05/31/2018 - Check was cashed!! Yayyy!!!
06/02/2018 - Received NOA1 in mail, notice date: 05/29/2018
06/22/2018 - Biometrics appointment letter received in mail
07/02/2018 - Biometrics appointment
08/11/2018 - 18 months extension NOA received in mail
06/12/2019 - ROC application was approved!!
06/14/2019 - 10 year GC has been mailed out
06/17/2019 - Received Approval notice in the mail
06/22/2019 - Received GC in the mail ðŸ˜ðŸ˜ðŸ˜
N-400 (Naturalization) Process:
12/20/2019 - Sent off N-400 packet
12/24/2019 - Packet received by the USCIS @ Dallas Lockbox
12/26/2019 - Per MyUSCIS: Case is being reviewed
12/27/2019 - Biometrics appointment has been scheduled for 01/17/2020. Also day of Notice Of Action.
12/30/2019 - Check was cashed
01/03/2020 - Received NOA1 in the mail
01/06/2020 - Received Biometrics letter in the mail
01/17/2020 - Biometrics appointment
01/17/2019 - Case status was changed to "We reviewed your biometrics"
10/09/2020 - Received letter from USCIS with interview date November 12
11/12/2020 - Citizenship interview. I was approved and oath ceremony was scheduled for another day due to their computer system being down
11/19/2020 - Oath Ceremony; I'm finally an American Citizen!! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 23 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 115 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2016-01-14 |
| 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 : |
Mount Laurel NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2016-03-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
2016-04-29 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-04-26 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-08-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2016-08-10 |
| Comments : |
*My Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 10 AM. I showed up at 9:15 AM and was out again around 9:45 AM. The staff was nice and effective!
*Received RFE on 05/06/16 (dated April 29). Need to send most recent IRS tax transcript as we included 2014 and not 2015 due to applying before April 15.
*RFE response sent on 05/16/2016 and delivered on 05/17/2016
*My Green Card application was approved on 08/03/2016 without the need for an interview! :) |
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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 : |
2016-03-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-04-26 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-06-13 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-06-18 |
| Comments : |
*My Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 10 AM. I showed up at 9:15 AM and was out again around 9:45 AM. The staff was nice and effective!
*Submitted Service Request on 06/13/2016 for EAD application as it had been more than 75 days |
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 : |
2016-03-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-04-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2016-06-18 |
| Comments : |
*06/17/2016 - Received Notice Approval for I-131 in the mail |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 83 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2018-05-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-05-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-07-02 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-06-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Green Card Received : |
2019-06-22 |
| Comments : |
No RFE, no transfer and no interview |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Lewisville TX Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Mount Laurel NJ |
| Date Filed : |
2019-12-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-12-27 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2020-01-17 |
| Interview Date : |
2020-11-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2020-11-19 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Sweden
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 17, 2015 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had a good experience with the U.S. Embassy in Sweden. I arrived around 7:45, although my appointment wasn't till 8:30. I stood in the yellow line as advised from fellow visajourney members. Around 7:55 I was called by the consular officer who asked me for my passport and for me to take off my jacket and show the soles of my shoes. I then went through a metal detector like you would at an airport. My phone was put into a little cabinet and I got a number so I could retrieve it after the interview. I then followed the yellow line up to a different building. I was asked by an officer what I was there for, I say "K1 Visa" and I was asked you go to window G. I stood there waiting for approx. 10 minutes before anybody showed up at the window. I was asked for all the required documents as they asked for in the email they had sent earlier. REMEMBER TO BRING ORIGINALS OF EVERYTHING. They don't just want copies - I made this mistake with one document that I now have to send to the embassy before the visa will be issued.
While handing over the documents, the woman at the window asked a few questions about my fiancé's job and for how long we had known each other. She then asked me to take a seat and wait for my interview.
I waited for approx. Another 10 mins. and then I was asked to come to another window (not G but it was right next to that window). Here was another officer. First he asked me to take an oath and have my fingerprints done. He had looked over my proof of relationship which I gave to the other officer and he handed the documents over to me - didn't expect I would get I back. He asked me a few questions; How did you guys meet? What made you like him? When is the wedding? Has your fiancée ever been to your country? -I elaborated more than just these questions so that's probably why I wasn't asked more questions.
He then told me that we were approved but that I would have to send in the required ORIGINAL document (had provided a copy) before the visa would be issued.
That was it. Very easy and pain-free. I was very nervous beforehand and was still shaking right after the interview. The staff was really nice and helpful - they're not something to worry about even if it's all very official.
I was out again around 8:40 
(updated on December 17, 2015) |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*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
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