SMB x2's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Shannon
Beneficiary's Name: Stuart
VJ Member: SMB x2
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2009-02-27
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Immigration Checklist for Shannon & Stuart:
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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 : |
2007-11-28 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-12-06 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-05-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-05-21 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-06-02 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-06-03 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-06-28 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-07-09 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-07-17 |
| US Entry : |
2008-07-24 |
| Marriage : |
2008-08-08 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 159 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 216 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Chicago |
| POE Date : |
2008-07-24 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
I waited in the Visitors immigration queue at O'Hare for what felt like 45minutes, as it looked like a couple of planes had arrived from Europe at around the same time. When I got towards the front of the queue, someone started checking the white Customs and visa waiver forms. They noticed I had a white I-94, checked my visa, said "ah, K-1 eh?" and carried on to the next person.
Expecting to be called to a separate room, I was told to go to one of the normal customs desks. When I got there, she asked me the usual questions and fumbled about trying to open the mysterious brown package. Inside was literally all the paperwork, about half an inch thick, relating to our case. She flipped through it, asking me the occasional question like was I nervous about getting married. After taking my finger prints on my right hand only, she stamped my passport and wished me luck.
I was there barely 5 minutes, and it wasn't any more taxing than a normal visa waiver entry. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Des Moines IA |
| Date Filed : |
2008-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-08-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-09-22 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2008-09-18 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-01-28 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-02-03 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-08-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-09-22 |
| Approved Date : |
2008-11-10 |
| Date Card Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 77 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-08-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-08-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 78 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 12, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived outside the Embassy at around 9am (appointment time was 9.30am), having nipped to Gould's pharmacy just up N Audley road to get US style photos (2 for £5). After a 20 minute wait in the rain, I got to the front of the queue and was told the appointment letter I had with Packet 4 was incorrect. The guy checked all my papers, eventually went off and spoke to someone else and came back to tell me my appointment letter was fine, telling me "I've never seen this kind of letter before." Let that be a heads up to everyone else.
You can't take phones, usb memory sticks or anything with batteries in to the Embassy, as I was kindly informed by the policeman outside. Your wallet, spare change and belt etc will be placed into a plastic bag before you go through the metal detector to get in.
Once inside, I got a ticket from the front desk and went up in to the main hall. I'd estimate there were around 100-150 people sat waiting, watching the plasma screens for their number to be called. Although an absolute boat load of people were there for non-immigrant visas, there were only 6 people ahead of me in the queue for immigrant type visas, according to the display.
Unfortunately, my wait was about 90 minutes, but I was eventually called to booth 13 around the back and asked to sign the various DS papers I had sent with packet 3. Once done, I had to go a few yards to the left to booth 12 to pay the £66 (came to £68 with the fee Barclays charged me for the currency conversion from $). Back at booth 13, I gave the guy my ACPO certificate and a copy, my birth certificate and a copy and the I-134 package, including supporting evidence. This included 05, 06 and 07 tax forms, letter from the bank, letter from the employer and recent pay stubs.
Once done I went back to the main hall and waited for my number to be called again. You'll be called to booth 15 or 16 apparently, I got called to 16 after about 15 minutes. An American chap greeted me this time. After holding up my hand and swearing to tell the truth, I was asked numerous questions, such as how we met, how many times we'd visited each other, etc. The whole time he looked directly at me and knew all the answers without having to reference the papers. After about 10-15mins I was accepted pending the medical results.
I queued to pay the courier and opted for the £14 option, as I just finished work so will be home all day now. You can get delivery prior to 8am for a bit extra. I was told that if I wasn't at home, someone else could sign on my behalf as long as I left ID with them (drivers license, credit card etc).
Aside from the initial fright over the "wrong" letter and the lengthy wait, it was all very straight forward, thankfully. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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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
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