hilkka28586's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Cody
Beneficiary's Name: Hilkka
VJ Member: hilkka28586
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2009-04-22
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Immigration Checklist for Cody & Hilkka:
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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 : |
South Africa |
| Marriage : |
2007-02-03 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2008-02-01 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2008-03-04 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2008-02-01 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
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| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-05-16 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-06-03 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-06-23 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-07-23 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-07-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-08-18 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-08-15 |
| US Entry : |
2008-08-27 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2008-05-16 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-130 was approved in 73 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 167 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Seattle |
| POE Date : |
2008-08-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
The officers were very friendly and helpful in Seattle. I was traveling alone with our 3-month-old daughter and they did their best to make it a smooth process for us. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Yakima WA |
| Date Filed : |
2009-01-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-01-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
2009-03-09 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-02-09 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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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 : |
2009-01-10 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-01-23 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-02-09 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-04-13 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-04-22 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 93 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K3 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 18, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had my K-3 visa interview today and I must say I read all the reviews before my interview and they were right on target. The people were friendly, helpful and informative. They also were very helpful and speedy with emails, prior to my interview. I wasn't asked for evidence of support or even the proof I'd paid my interview fee, which I found weird. Then after submitting my forms, photos, waiting about two hours to answer about five easy questions, I was told to go see DHL and arrange to have my visa deliverd. There is also a very nice bathroom and vending machine inside the waiting area, so you have all bases covered. I was very impressed with the Johannesburg office after having numerous bad experiences with the Durban branch. |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Local US CIS Office Review: Yakima WA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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Description |
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February 9, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
Our experience with the local office in Yakima, WA was good. We arrived a little early for my biometrics appointment; went through security without any issues, were called up within five minutes, and then five minutes later we were on our way home. They were so friendly and professional during the whole process of taking my fingerprints and photo.
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| Harassment Level : |
Very 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
ver 5.0
