Trawicks's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: sha Beneficiary's Name: isa VJ Member: Trawicks Country: Uganda Last Updated: 2022-03-11 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for sha & isa :

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 : Kenya I-129F Sent : 2017-08-18 I-129F NOA1 : 2017-08-21 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2018-02-28 NVC Received : 2018-03-15 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : 2018-03-16 NVC Left : 2018-03-17 Consulate Received : 2018-03-21 Packet 3 Received : 2018-03-28 Packet 3 Sent : 2018-03-28 Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2018-05-15 Submit Review Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2018-05-18 US Entry : Marriage : Comments : Nairobi Kenya Embassy 🇰🇪🇺🇬 Steps from NOA2 to Interview. After we received our NOA2 Date 02/28/2018 we waited 15days to receive Case Number, I called NVC on ‭+1 (603) 334-0700‬ Case was ready in Us Embassy Nairobi. I called the Nairobi Embassy on ‭+254 20 5000006‬ they told me they’ll send my fiancé instructions soon. On 03/28/2018 They email My Fiancé Instructions/Appointment letter! Remember to print out this letter and bring it with you at your medical appointment and interview appointment. In this letter they instruct you to create account on there Embassy site: To create account you must be ready with your case number, Passport number, Confirmation Number from Ds-160, visit this site after receiving your case number https://ceac.state.gov/genniv/ and have that Ds-160 Done! Email yourself the confirmation page, they’ll ask it on your visa interview, be ready with your passport photo on your computer. After you’re done with that go and create account on the Embassy site https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ke/iv/users/sign_in K1 is considered as immigrant visa. Select option that say “I have received a letter from Consular section with instructions to register or schedule a K visa appointment” I was stuck on this page just because of selecting a wrong option. I called the embassy they corrected it. This is the site you’ll pay your Visa Fees of 265$ Selected DHL office where you’ll pick your passport and Not To Open envelop after interview is done, Select DHL offices in Nairobi, don’t select a office that will take you 7 and more hours to get there. Tips on this site, It took me 14days to get appointment with the Embassy, some take 30days. You can’t go ahead and pay visa fees when your haven’t got appointment date, Keep checking on this site every after 20 minutes(tips) the Embassy will open dates,once they open a date go ahead and selected that date they’ll email you straight away their payments method for the 265$ VISA fee ! You are given dates you should make in this payment. Be ready with money with you. They use Post Bank and M-Pesa, I recommend M-Pesa,they Emailed me confirmation of my payment after 6hours. After confirming your visa fees go ahead and select a date you wish to have your interview. NEXT STEP Book medical appointment with IOM, they’ll need your Appointment letter with dates of your interview. https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/NRB_Nairobi.pdf Email them on :mrfnbommsc@iom.int They’ll email you back as soon as possible. Make sure you book your medical two weeks prior interview appointment, that’s if you have any medical issues, I didn’t want to stay that long in kenya waiting for interview, I booked one week prior interview appointment. After getting all that done I got my documents ready https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/NRB_Nairobi.pdf and booked a bus to Nairobi. I used Modern coaches, it took us 14 hours to arrive in Nairobi. Luckily enough a sat next to a Ugandan friend who was going for his medical appointment on the same dates as mine. Make sure you book the bus that will depart at 7pm, it will arrive in Nairobi the next day in the morning,( who wants to arrive in the country you don’t know at night)lol At the Boarder i was asked for my Passport, Yellow fever book, where I was going and days I will spend there. The officer asked for my appointment letter with the Embassy just to confirm my information. My medical appointment was for two days Monday and Tuesday, i booked on Saturday 7pm and arrived Sunday morning in Nairobi. We got time that very day to find where IOM and the Embassy is so that the next Monday morning we are not stuck. We boarded a Matatu(You call it Taxi in KLA) to Gigiri. It’s way cheaper than other means of transport in Nairobi. Before departing for Nairobi make sure you have these apps on your smart phone. UBER & TAXIFY. Nairobi is a very big city you can get stuck with transportation, I used these apps whenever I was going for my appointment, it’s very Cheap. With accommodations we stayed at Hotel Green Court latema Road Nairobi. It’s like 6km to Embassy and IOM. They provide free internet and breakfast in the morning. We didn’t get a chance to have their breakfast because we could leave early in the morning. We stayed here for two days as my friend was departing Tuesday evening after his medical appointment, he has his Interview appointment for DV Lottery (Green card) on 22rd May. Day 1 We arrived 5:30am for our Day1 medical appointment, went in at 6:00am they asked One passport photos, appointment letter with Embassy, appointment letter with IOM and your passport and a copy of your passport bio page. Be ready to discuss your medical issues with the doctors. They took my blood & Urine samples, got X-Ray, you’ll be asked for if you have any medical issues and your immunization records! I only provided my Yellow fever book. I was given receipts for payments. Their bank is at Market Street not far from IOM,Payment are done in USD and KSH only, better travel with your money exchanged. Pay that money that very day and be back with receipts the next morning. Day 2 It was pretty quick, started with giving my receipt to cashier. I was called by Doctors at 8am, they checked me, got my height measured. I was given the a CD, The Doctor was very nice, He told me everything was fine that I’m one way step to America, with a Smiling face I said; Thank you sir. Headed to get vaccines, got 3 shots after I waited for my medical certificate. I was told to move with the two whenever I travel to states. Checked in at 7:03am Checked out at 11:29am. NOTE: IOM is supper busy, be in time many embassies have their medical here, I.e ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA, USA and other European countries. it’s so cold in the morning, they professionally do their work, they’re so helpful. Children between the ages of 2 years to below 15 years will require a Tuberculin skin Test (TST) by Mantoux method (administered ONLY on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays) which will be read after 48 hours, i.e.  Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Monday respectively - during the physical examination. MEDICAL WAS SUCCESSFULLY DONE ✅ My Friend had to depart that day he couldn’t stay in kenya for long. I had to find some cheap hotel since I was to stay in Nairobi. I got Protea Guest House, Duruma Road near Coast Bus. 6km to Embassy and IOM. It’s way cheaper than the first one, I was able to save for the next days in Nairobi, They only provide Hot Water in shower..lol No Internet No Breakfast. I bought a Safaricom SIM card, Roaming is very expensive with MTN. I liked here because I got to find Ugandans here and the Ugandan Restaurant with our local foods. Life was Fine. I pushed for the next days, I could move around Nairobi. Got time to go to Maasai Market , Nairobi Safari walk, Central Park, Mamba Village, Uhuru Park. I made sure by 6pm am at Hotel. I advise not to move at night. 15th May 2018 was my Interview day I walk up at 4:30am, Got my self ready and Prayed to be back at Hotel when I’m a winner..lol By 5:00am i left Hotel, I requested for Taxify which arrived in 5 Minutes, Drove me to The Embassy, I arrived at exactly 5:25am. A few women where already here,I was the only man there at that time. They came in as time went on, 6:00am we were told to make a line Of two, women and men. I was first of course..lol They security men asked for My Appointment letter and Passport. I had many envelopes, he asked why I carried many of them, I told him I rather be prepared that being under prepared, he laughed..lol I proceeded to the check in, you are told to get your belt of if your pants won’t go down..lol, your cd and switch off your phones, get all metallic objects plus coins in the plastic bracket given, make sure your passport is with you. I was checked, they remained with my phone and X-Ray CD and gave me a card with number 26 to pick them after my interview. I proceeded to the big building, Pressed the blue button on wall and pulled the heavy door as I got inside, the lady asked for my appointment letter, she gave me a number C402, A small paper to fill applicant contact information. She told me to wait outside to be called. The security guard at the waiting area advise you to be attentive and listen to your number. He told us toilets are just next to the check in area and some are inside the big building. J/s lol Be ready, Dress nicely this place is super cold in the morning. •7:20am I was called to Window 8 The lady asked for my:- 1-Original Birthday Certificate and one Copy 2-Police Clearance She asked if I have ever leaved in any other country more than 6 months, have I ever been to USA 🇺🇸 3-DS-160 confirmation page 4-Passport 5-Affidavit Of Support 6-Taxes, I gave her of 2017 & 2016 She asked what I Exactly do for a leaving in Uganda 🇺🇬 7-Two Passport Photos 8- She took my Finger prints Reft & Right hand 🤚🏾 She told me to wait outside. •8:41am my Number C402 was called to window7. I found there was a young black American lady in her late 20’s wearing Glasses. With a smiling face; She Said Good Morning Isaac. She took my left hand finger prints. She told me to raise my Right Hand 🤚🏾 and take a oath. She started the interview 1-How we Meet and the Name of Site we Meet on. She typed to see whether the site was existing 2-When did we meet in person, Dates 3-How Long we stayed together 4- She asked whether my fiancé has been married before, have I been married before, do I have kids, does she have kids. 5-Did my fiancé visit back again, I said No, she asked Why! She was curious about the age gap. She said ; she’s older than you, “I Replied Yes!That’s just numbers”. She Smiled. 7-She Asked if I had any photos of my fiancé with my family, I got her those my fiancé visited my mom and Grandma and Uncles, She asked who are the people in the photos. 8- She asked when are we planning to get married. I gave her the date 9- She asked what My fiancé do for a leaving. 10- She asked whether my fiancé’s family leave near her. 11- She asked for our conversation with my fiancé, I got her the screenshots of our Conversation plus our IOM Video call screenshots 10- She asked for photos about our engagement, I gave her the all photos I had. She kept asking who are the people in the photos. Eventually She pulled out a Green paper & a white book 📖 of information on the legal rights and Domestic violence in the USA. She gave me A green paper, a white book and my Birth Certificate. I was Excited I knew I was approved. She asked me whether I registered with DHL for my passport deliverance. I said Yes. I asked if everything was OKAY, she said I’m good to go, She said in two days the DHL Office I selected will email me to pick my password with the NOT TO OPEN Envelope. 8:48am I was out ✅ I went outside, Organized my documents, and left the Embassy, i was so EXCITED, I picked my phone and X-Ray CD at the checkpoint. Outside was a very long line of people getting in for their Interview, I was lucky I got their so early and everything was super first. I text the good news to my fiancé!💍❤️ ..lol of course I had to. NOT DONE YET! Next step was to truck my case on: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?eQs=WwjqOlbeRYzCYubaSQI+RA== -On 15th Interview day it was in READY -On 16th From 8am-2pm It changed to APPLICATION RECEIVED. The same day 16th from 2pm- it changed to ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS. -On 17th 9:42am ISSUED 😄 At 4:02pm I received email from Embassy, stating they released document related to my Visa application to my courier DHL I selected. At 8:12pm I received email, my application documents are ready to be picked up. Today 18th/May/2018 At 11:13am I booked my bus ticket Route Nairobi to Kampala. Departure time6:30pm. At 1:45pm I picked my Documents at DHL House, Nyayo Stadium Roundabout Corner Lusaka rd and Witu Rd, Visa Stamped in Passport and sealed Envelop, I was told not to open, hand it to my POE in the USA. SO EXCITED I HAVE EVERYTHING ON HAND. I’m on board now headed home 🏡 Kampala Uganda 🇺🇬. I Pray For Safe Travels🙏🏾 🙏🏾God is Great 👍🏾 NOTE: Nairobi is supper cold, Be more prepared than being under prepared, No one would like delays. Be patient your time will come, Be confident when answering these questions, Look into the CO’s eyes as they ask. Get to know more about your fiancé and family. Move with a Pen whenever you go, people tend to forget these cheap items. And the most important thing PRAY. God will see you through this process. I WANNA THANK EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN HELPFUL IN OUR VISA JOURNEY, THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊 WE WILL ALWAYS KEEP Y’ALL IN OUR HEARTS. HOPE THIS WILL BE OF HELP TO THOSE WHO WILL HAVE THEIR APPOINTMENTS IN NAIROBI. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE GOING THROUGH THIS PROCESS, THIS IS NOW BEHIND US. I’m ready to help everyone going through this, because I also had help from the good people. Thank you for reading through our visa journey. May God Bless you in yours. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 191 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 267 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Washington DC POE Date : 2018-06-08 Submit Review Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : Yes Harassment Level : 0 Comments : They only asked for my Envelope from Embassy. Supper quick.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Indianapolis IN Date Filed : 2018-09-14 NOA Date : 2018-09-20 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-10-09 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2018-12-20 Submit Review Approval / Denial Date : Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2018-12-28 Comments : Nice experience, pretty quick service and nice,kind Interviewer. We were interviewed together which made the all interview smart and pretty cool. Good luck to whoever going through the same process, you’ll get it if you trust God.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-09-14 NOA Date : 2018-09-18 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2018-10-09 Approved Date : 2018-12-20 Date Card Received : 2018-12-28 Comments : My Green card represented all this. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 97 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago National Office Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2018-09-14 NOA Date : 2018-09-18 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2018-12-28 Comments : My green card represented all this. Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 97 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Nebraska Service Center Date Filed : 2020-09-21 NOA Date : 2020-09-24 RFE(s) : 2021-05-10 Bio. Appt. : Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2021-07-15 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Green Card Received : 2021-07-19 Comments : Biometrics reused No interview

Citizenship Event Date Service Center : Online CIS Office : Indianapolis IN Date Filed : 2021-09-21 NOA Date : 2021-09-21 Bio. Appt. : 2021-10-21 Interview Date : 2022-01-12 Approved : Yes Oath Ceremony : 2022-03-09 Comments :

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Local US CIS Office Review: Indianapolis IN Review Topic: cis_topic Event Description Review Date : December 29, 2018 Embassy Review : Pretty quick, approved on spot. Harassment Level : Very Good

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