SMK 89's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: W
Beneficiary's Name: S
VJ Member: SMK 89
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2023-06-18
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Immigration Checklist for W & S:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2018-01-09 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2018-01-10 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-07-19 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-08-03 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-08-03 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-08-07 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-08-21 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2018-09-04 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2018-09-05 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2018-09-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-10-03 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-10-09 |
| US Entry : |
2018-10-10 |
| Marriage : |
2018-11-14 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 190 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 266 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Toronto |
| POE Date : |
2018-10-10 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
POE was in Toronto, at Pearson International Airport. Very quick and they were very nice about it. It took less than 15 minutes. I-94 issued electronically and I also received the usual CBP stamp with a K1 entry listed within the stamp. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Nashville TN |
| Date Filed : |
2018-12-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-12-18 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-01-07 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-09-10 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-09-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2019-09-19 |
| Comments : |
AOS Packet Mailed (via FedEx) -- December 11, 2018
AOS Packet Arrived at 131 Dearborn Address -- December 13, 2018
AOS Check Cashed -- December 19, 2018
AOS Receipt from USCIS via Text/Email Notification -- December 19, 2018
Hard Copy of AOS NOA1 Received -- December 24, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Received Date Listed -- December 13, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Notice Date Listed -- December 18, 2018
Biometrics Appointment Letter Received via USPS -- December 29, 2018
Biometrics Appointment in Nashville, TN -- January 7, 2019
USCIS Email/Text/Online Notification that my I-485 Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for an Interview -- April 3, 2019
USCIS Email/Online Notification that on August 6, 2019 USCIS Scheduled an Interview for my I-485 Case -- August 7, 2019 (2am)
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Hard Copy / Interview Date Received via USPS -- August 10, 2019
I-485 Interview Date -- September 10, 2019
USCIS Email/Online Notification that on September 13, 2019 USCIS Ordered Your New Card -- September 13, 2019 (afternoon)
USCIS Email/Online Notification that on September 13, 2019 USCIS Your Approved Form I-485 -- September 14, 2019 (early am)
USCIS Email/Online Notification that on September 17, 2019 USCIS Mailed Your New Card -- September 17, 2019 (pm)
USPS Delivery of I-485 Approval Notice -- September 17, 2019 |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-12-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-12-18 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-01-07 |
| Approved Date : |
2019-04-13 |
| Date Card Received : |
2019-04-19 |
| Comments : |
AOS Packet Mailed (via FedEx) -- December 11, 2018
AOS Packet Arrived at 131 Dearborn Address -- December 13, 2018
AOS Check Cashed -- December 19, 2018
AOS Receipt from USCIS via Text/Email Notification -- December 19, 2018
Hard Copy of AOS NOA1 Received -- December 24, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Received Date Listed -- December 13, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Notice Date Listed -- December 18, 2018
Biometrics Appointment Letter Received via USPS -- December 29, 2018
Biometrics Appointment in Nashville -- January 7, 2018 (status still Finger Print Fee Received)
Biometrics Appointment in Nashville, TN -- January 7, 2019
I-765 Expedite Request -- March 14, 2019
USCIS Email Requesting Supporting Evidence for I-765 Expedite Request -- March 25, 2019
Evidence Faxed -- March 25, 2019
USCIS Email Acknowledging Receipt of Evidence Faxed -- April 8, 2019
USCIS Email/Text/Online Update that New EAD Card Ordered and In Production -- April 13, 2019
EAD Card Mailed -- April 17, 2019
EAD/AP Approval NOAs -- April 18, 2019
USCIS Notice USPS Picked-Up Combo Card -- April 18, 2019
Combo Card Arrived Via Priority USPS Mail -- April 19, 2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 123 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 : |
2018-12-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-12-18 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2019-04-19 |
| Comments : |
AOS Packet Mailed (via FedEx) -- December 11, 2018
AOS Packet Arrived at 131 Dearborn Address -- December 13, 2018
AOS Check Cashed -- December 19, 2018
AOS Receipt from USCIS via Text/Email Notification -- December 19, 2018
Hard Copy of AOS NOA1 Received -- December 24, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Received Date Listed -- December 13, 2018
Hard Copy NOA1 (I-797C) Notice Date Listed -- December 18, 2018
**See EAD Above, Request for Expedited Combo Card**
EAD/AP Approval NOAs -- April 18, 2019
USCIS Notice USPS Picked-Up Combo Card -- April 18, 2019
Combo Card Arrived Via Priority USPS Mail -- April 19, 2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 123 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Texas Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2021-06-17 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-07-02 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-02-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
I-751 Packet Mailed (FedEx, Next-Day Delivery) - June 16, 2021
I-751 Arrived at USCIS - June 17, 2021 (also the receipt date listed on MyUSCIS)
Credit Card Charged - June 21, 2021
USCIS Receipt Notification Text Message and Receipt # - June 12, 2021 at 3AM
*Note Receipt Number not available/found to track on USCIS website Until July 4, 2021*
Notice that pending I-751 transferred June 18, 2022
October 13, 2022 case updated to say previous finger prints will be used.
December 13, 2022 - February 14, 2023 - there was no traction on my lifting of conditions before I sent in my N-400 application on 6/15/2022 (a year later). Then both were in limbo. I finally got a notification in November that my N-400 interview was 12/13/2022. When I went for the interview, the officer seemed to be surprised my Lifting of Conditions was still not approved and he said he'd have to review that too and so he couldn't make a decision at that time. Sadly, I heard nothing back for MONTHS. Finally on February 13, 2023 I was desperate and panicking and started sending messages inquiring about my lost approval letter. On February 14, 2023, i got a response to my inquiry which seems to have come from the field office i went to, saying that their records say I had been approved. And later that day my status in the system that I could check online also changed. SO -- my advice for anyone going in for their N-400 interview and still no green card and they dont approve both on the stop or within a month (for no good reason, i.e., you didn't have any complications in your case) start sending inquiries. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Nashville TN |
| Date Filed : |
2022-06-15 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-06-15 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2022-12-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2023-04-12 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
October 4, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
Fantastic consulate! Everyone was super friendly, yet professional. Arrived at 7AM on the dot and they opened the doors at 7:30 AM exactly. As everyone has described the process, they let you in by two's where they look at your payment receipt (the one you get when you book your interview online in your email), passport and P4. This is where they give you your laminated instructions/# card. You put everything and all your belongs through a machine like the airport, so bring as little as possible. Yes, they keep your phone and ever headphones. They will make you remove belts, watches, etc. No food or drinks - but they have vending machines in the second waiting room they bring you to. From that point, when you are ready they tell you to go down a set of stairs where you wait in a room. You are given time to put your documents in order but don't worry about necessarily putting everything in order - they ask for things in that order they choose.
What i ended up doing was brining an accordion type folder which I labelled in the order the P4 lists all items. This way, when the lady asked for my documents I just went to the right tab and handed things over. I made sure that each original had the copy paper clipped to it. They appreciated that, especially for things that needed seals on it (divorce degree, the police checks).
It really isn't rocket science, i promise. Everyone is super helpful there. Just make sure everything on that p4 list, you have - originals/certified and copies. If your province does long form birth certificates, have those and make copies. The police check - bring what you can get. They know there is a bit of an issue with it all and so I feel they arent going to be strict about the privacy act, versus visa/border crossing finger print one, or even the one your local police does in the coming few weeks. Again, dont quote me, but that was my take on it. It seems there is a grace period since september 10 took effect. But, if you have time - request the privacy act one, the finger print one and bring the regular one you get from your local police if you have it already. MAKE COPIES. They keep your original police check(s).
Like everyone has said, there aren't any trick questions. You basically get to talk about your relationship for a few mins and actually put a love story behind a case number. It's almost therapeutic when you get to share the life story behind the long waiting period to someone on their end  |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 3hi, how long after your interview did you get an email that your passport was sent by courier? I had my interview yesterday and it still says administrative processing.
Thanks!
I got an email Thursday and an email from Canada Post Friday.
*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.
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