Uzume's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Chris
Beneficiary's Name: Jacqui
VJ Member: Uzume
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2008-06-06
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Immigration Checklist for Chris & Jacqui:
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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 : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2007-01-17 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-02-05 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2007-05-01 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2007-05-15 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2007-05-26 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2007-05-29 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2007-06-23 |
| Interview Date : |
2007-08-31 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2007-09-12 |
| US Entry : |
2007-10-19 |
| Marriage : |
2007-11-11 |
| Comments : |
Touched 8th Feb 07
Approval 1st May WOO HOO
NO record on the automated NVC service of receiving or leaving NVC - had to speak to someone to find this out.
Medical booked: 14th June 07
INTERVIEW DATE: 31st August!!! 9AM |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 85 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 207 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
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| POE Date : |
2007-10-19 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Arrived via QM2 at Brooklyn terminal NY. No hassle at all, whole process took about 10 mins and v pleasant officer. Would have been perfect had my laptop and passport not been stolen from Penn station about 2 hours later :-/ Totally ruined my euphoria, only made worse by stereotypical NYPD attitude which left me totally distraught. POE excellent though - watch out in Manhattan!! |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2008-02-23 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-02-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
2008-03-20 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-03-15 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2008-04-03 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2008-05-22 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2008-06-02 |
| Comments : |
No interview. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-02-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-02-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-03-15 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between April 9, 2008 and May 3, 2008*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 3, 2007 |
| Embassy Review : |
Very odd experience - I arrived at 8am (1 hour early) and after going through the completely dehumanising entry with non smiling officials, I then went to wait for my number to be called in the waiting area. My number was really high compared to the ones being called but don't be put off because the different visa types all have a different start number.
Waited about 30 mins for part 1 - showing documents & fingerprinting, then waited for number to be called again.
The actual interview was very quick indeed. Gave birth certificate and police form, he then went through the financial support information.
BE WARNED - They went ONLY on last year's tax return. They weren't interested in all the letters I had from his current employment (in local government) which clearly showed that he fulfilled their requirements. Had I not been selling my house at a profit (luckily I took the letter from my estate agent with me), they would have denied my visa!!!
I now have to return a letter from my mortgage company stating my outstanding balance and they will grant the visa.
It was a little nerve wracking but much quicker and straight forward than I thought it would be.
I took letters, wedding invitation, photos etc but they didn't ask for any of them. They asked me one question "How did you meet your fiance", but that was it.
The guy was as friendly as an immigration worker could be I suppose, and did put me at ease when I told him we had met on the interned. He said that anyone under 21 would just see that as a normal process and it's only people over this that worry about any stigma.
All in all, an OK experience. It was very odd to be in London and waiting to catch the 10.30 am train home. It felt like I had been there all day.
Good luck to everyone who is yet to go and please feel free to email me if you are worried about anything. I won't have all the answers but can share my experience further if it will help.
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| Rating : |
Moderate |
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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
is past due.
** Not all cases are transfered
ver 5.0
