nksj's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: ns
Beneficiary's Name: sj
VJ Member: nksj
Country: India
Last Updated: 2009-03-24
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Immigration Checklist for ns & sj:
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USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:
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Dept of State K3 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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K3 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Consulate : |
New Delhi, India |
| Marriage : |
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| I-130 Sent : |
2007-07-02 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2007-07-05 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2007-07-16 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-07-18 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2007-11-28 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-01-24 |
| NVC Left : |
2008-01-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-01-29 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-02-14 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2008-03-24 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-03-27 |
| US Entry : |
2008-05-01 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2007-11-28 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 133 days from your NOA1 date.
Your I-130 was approved in 146 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 263 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
San Francisco |
| POE Date : |
2008-05-01 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
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| Harassment Level : |
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| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
San Francisco CA |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-10-02 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-03-24 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-03-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2008-12-01 |
| Date Card Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 82 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 82 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: New Delhi, India
Review Topic: K3 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 19, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I was there for the interview - which I think helped a lot. The person interviewed at the window my husband was called to was there alone, and he was questioned for like 15-20 minutes. My husband's lasted 5 minutes.
We arrived at 7:15 a.m. Lined up at 7:30 a.m. for review of passports, interview letters, security, and sorted to stand in lines depending on what type of visa we were there for. Once past the x-ray machine, we were told to sit in the waiting area and wait. Names are called over an intercom. My husband got called first. I went him to the window, but the Indian gentleman at that window spoke only to my husband and not me (though he did ask my husband who the petitioner was and if I was here). He told us to go pay the demand draft at the cashier's window, get a receipt and bring it back - which we did.
We then waited. Shortly my husband got called to window 16 (which I was worried about given that it seemed like the 2 people who were interviewed at that window were questioned for quite a long time, and it was difficult to tell from their expressions as they left whether they were happy or not). Anyhow, I walked up with my husband. The American Consular Officer asked if I was the petitioner. I said "yes". She asked me if I lived in India or was there for the interview. I told her I was there for the interview. She then thanked me for coming and told me that she would interview my husband alone and I could have a seat and wait. So I did. I waited for 5 tense minutes - waiting for my husband to come into view as he walked away from the window and I saw the huge smile and sign of relief on his face. We were so happy! 
It was pretty easy, but we had submitted everything and the kitchen sink to VFS, and we brought everything else that VFS wouldn't take (all emails, all photos, all phone bills, all other evidence). They didn't look at any of it. They had already made a decision before the interview since we had submitted everything on time. So do the work beforehand!! |
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Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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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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