LittleLeaf's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Jarrett Beneficiary's Name: Jessica VJ Member: LittleLeaf Country: Canada Last Updated: 2021-02-15 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Jarrett & Jessica:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Montreal, Canada I-129F Sent : 2016-12-30 I-129F NOA1 : 2017-01-13 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2017-04-12 NVC Received : 2017-04-12 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2017-04-17 NVC Left : 2017-04-30 Consulate Received : 2017-05-01 Packet 3 Received : 2017-05-08 Packet 3 Sent : 2017-05-15 Packet 4 Received : 2017-05-17 Interview Date : 2017-07-05 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2017-07-17 US Entry : 2017-09-01 Marriage : 2017-09-26 Comments : Went through Winnipeg by flight. Was very quick and painless. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 89 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 173 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Minneapolis/St Paul POE Date : 2017-09-01 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : I actually entered through Winnipeg (not currently listed). The office was quiet and the officers very courteous. It took about 10 mins max for him to enter in my info once through security. He showed me my K1 expiry date and explained the visa would be void if I went over. And away I went. Had 3 suitcases total, and shipped my computer separately with UPS. Shipping furniture at a later date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Hartford CT Date Filed : 2017-10-27 NOA Date : 2017-11-01 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2017-12-01 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2018-09-12 Approval / Denial Date : 2018-09-12 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : Greencard Received: Comments : The interview process what very calm and casual, which I appreciate. We went to Hartford CT office. It was mostly going over already submitted paperwork and confirming everything. He also said since we adjusted from K1 that I shouldn't be receiving the conditional green card. See my review for more details.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2017-10-27 NOA Date : 2017-11-01 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2017-12-01 Approved Date : 2018-01-30 Date Card Received : 2018-02-07 Comments : I was in the complete dark until I received my approval notice. It was a little more than annoying that the online/phone tracker was not updated until AFTER my approval, but Im happy the process is over. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 95 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2017-10-27 NOA Date : 2017-11-01 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2018-02-07 Comments : Just noting that my AP receipt number was not uploaded in the system even once. Even after approval, the number shows up as invalid in the tracker. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 95 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Texas Service Center Date Filed : 2020-06-09 NOA Date : 2020-06-25 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2021-02-13 Approved : Got I551 Stamp : Green Card Received : Comments : Due to COVID biometrics/fingerprints were marked as completed and carried over from my previous greencard. I then got a message that my card was in production on 02/13/21.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : July 6, 2017 Embassy Review : I had my interview July 5th and had a lovely experience. Firstly a huge thankyou to all those that came before me; I probably got more information from this forum/community than I did from the packets/consulate information. You aren't allowed to bring any bags with you, and since I was using public transit I opted for the lockers available at Eaton Place ( a mall). Its only 2 blocks away and right as you come out of the McGill Metro station. You can find the lockers at the food court - bottom level- opposite the bathrooms and right beside the Aqua Fish food vendor. It costs a loonie and can store a gym-sized duffle until the mall closes at 9:30pm. After storing my backpack and water bottle, I kept a shopping bag with my medical results and documents in an accordion folder. If you DO need to pick up medical results the day of your interview, both offices are within walking distance of each other, so it should be very do-able. Once I reached the consulate a guard opened the door and a lady at a desk took my passport and appointment confirmation.She gave me the laminated sheet with my number, handed me my passport with a sticker on it (had my name and case number with a barcode) back and forwarded me onto security. The security is just like the airport, everything goes through and you walk through a metal detector. If you have any electronics, they give you a number and store them there. Once you're all cleared they directed down a hall to an elevator which takes you up o the 19th floor. Once you reach that floor there's a waiting room where you can take a seat and get organised until they call your number. I admit I was amazed at how little they actually asked for (but I'd rather be overprepared than worry about a denial). It asked for the numbered sheet, your passport, passport colour copy, proof of appointment payment, sealed medical exam, longform birth certificate and copy, police certificate, 2 photos, marriage/ devorce docs, custody docs, court records, military records, affidavit and evidence, and letter of intent from sponsoring fiance/e. When I was called I went to the document check window where a man asked for my passport and numbered sheet. He confirmed my address and info, as well as where I intended to be staying when moving. He then went through a checklist he had; I gave him my passport copy, birth cert and copy, 2 pictures, police record (didn't want a copy, but you don't get it back), medical (didn't take the xray CD, but youre told to hang onto it for the AOS), receipt of payment, sponsors intent to marry, affidavit and only his most recent tax return ( I had all sorts of evidence, but he wasn't interested). He then took my fingerprints and told me to sit back down. After waiting for maybe 10 minutes and 2 other interviewees ahead of me I was called to the second window for my interview. I had a very kind young lady who swore me in and went on to ask her questions. As others have mentioned, they make it very conversational, so don't be nervous. She asked how we met, how we've managed to make it work, what we like to do when together, and if we've met each others families. Once answered, she tapped away for a few moments on her computer and then said I was approved. She handed me my 'Welcome to the US' sheet along with a passport courier info sheet, and congratulated us. Overall very impressed with the staff and the whole process at the consulate. Rating : Very Good

Local US CIS Office Review: Hartford CT Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : September 12, 2018 Embassy Review : The Hartford CT location was nice; easy to find the main entrance and everything was on the main floor with parking just behind the building. Check-in and the interview were calm and casual. I was expecting to have to hand in our ID's but all reception asked for was the appointment letter and our updated evidence. After that we waited for about 15 minutes with a few other couples for our names to be called. Once called, we were led to a cozy office down the hall. We had a young officer who was a previous marine, and he was stern but friendly. After swearing us in and taking my photo and fingerprints, he asked for our passports, US licences, SSN cards, and my EAD/AP card. After confirming everything matched up he started in on the questions. Most of them consisted of confirming our story and all the names and dates in my AoS packet (he checked them off as we went). Despite my husband coming along, he never said a word other than to agree with me lol. From there he went through all of the "have you ever committed terrorism, child pornography, prostitution, smuggled drugs" etc, which I had to curtail a giggle at a few of them. After that he went into a few questions on how often Ive been to the US and when, which was somewhat tough. I previously lived near a border city in Canada and have probably been in the US 2-3 times a year since I was little, so I roughly estimated 50 but said it could be higher. He did ask for my previous passports with visas which I did not have, so that's the only other thing I'd recommend to bring. I didn't think all the B2 entries were of importance to them so I only brought my current one, which he thankfully let slide. I also handed over my Nexus card (Canadian global entry) and he happily looked up that info which seemed to satisfy some of the entries. And lastly after confirming my medical was still valid, he explained when to expect my greencard! It was a total of about 45 minutes. He even said since we went the I-129F/K-1 route that I wouldn't need a conditional greencard and would be receiving the 10 year one...which is a plus! Overall a great and smooth experience. Harassment Level : Very Good

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