classicrock68's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Vijay
Beneficiary's Name: Sangeeta
VJ Member: classicrock68
Country: India
Last Updated: 2012-06-03
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Immigration Checklist for Vijay & Sangeeta:
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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 : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Mumbai, India |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-09-11 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-09-12 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-12-28 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2009-01-06 |
| Consulate Received : |
2009-01-08 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2009-01-24 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2009-01-19 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2009-02-02 |
| Interview Date : |
2009-03-02 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2009-03-03 |
| US Entry : |
2009-04-09 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
I sent my pkt 3 before I recd it. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 107 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 171 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
JFK |
| POE Date : |
2009-04-09 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
POE was a breeze. Took all of 15/20 mins incl. wait time and EAD stamp. no questions asked. I was with my fiancee. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2009-06-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-06-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-07-17 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2009-07-08 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-11-23 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2009-12-01 |
| Comments : |
Card Production Ordered per CRIS/USCIS online status |
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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 : |
2009-06-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-06-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-07-17 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-08-05 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
per USCIS website, EAD Card production ordered on Aug 5, 2009. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 50 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 : |
2009-06-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2009-06-19 |
| 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 50 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-08-26 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-08-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-09-19 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2012-02-03 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2012-02-10 |
| Comments : |
Applied @CSC from OH in Aug but moved to NY in Nov. Did change of address before moving. No interview or RFE. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Mumbai, India
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 5, 2009 |
| Embassy Review : |
All:
Finally got my fiancee to write all the questions down and send them to me so I could post here and in the Embassy section.
We got approved but looks like she got grilled with unending questions. Don't know what their trip was but we got approved and that's what matters. They never asked to see any supporting documentation, however. Just looked at what I had submitted at VSC.
Interview Date - March 2 @ Mumbai
<<< Here's her account... Looks like she spared no details as she wanted to make sure everyone had the benefit of her experience >>>>>>
Reached US Consulate at 6:40 am
Was asked to wait away from the Consulate Building near Embassy House near Bank of India
The officer came at 7am
Gave necessary instructions.
Keep your passport and Interview letter ready in hand.
Applicants whose interview time is 7:30 asked to make a separate line
Things one cannot take inside the consulate:
bags, zip folders, metal objects not allowed like coins, stapler, etc.
CDs, pendrive, mobile phone etc.
Carry only necessary documentation and other proof required.
Entered the Consulate at 7:20 am
Security Check by a lady officer
Was allowed to carry the accordion file and other things engagement album, magazines ,story book and money bag.
Was asked to go to counter 2 : Interview letter taken away by the officer,
finger prints taken, left hand four fingers, right hand four fingers and right and left thumb impression.
Was asked to wait in the sitting area.
First interview call at 7:45 am, asked to go to counter 9.
Interviewed by an Indian Male officer
Wanted to see the passport handed over both old and new passport.
Old passport returned and new passport retained.
Handed over the draft of Rs 6812
Medical reports sealed packet was opened in front of me papers attached to the other papers in the file.
The officer returned some of the papers submitted at the VFS Kolkata
Emails, Phone bills, original Birth Certificate, and other papers attached with the I 134
Interview Questions
1) Who is calling you to the US?
2) Do you know you have to marry your fiancé within 90 days upon your arrival to the US?
3) Have you ever been to the US before? Please wait outside and closed the file.
4) Is this your first marriage?
5) Is this your fiancé's first marriage?
7:50 am to 10:10 am waited patiently for the second round of interview
Got very nervous as all applicants around me had a small pink token in their hand which had a number
They were called at the counter by their number
Finally heaved a sigh of relief when I met someone who was without the pink token
Decided to speak to one of the staff assisting the applicants
We told him we don’t have the pink token he told us to tell the officer that we’ve lost it.
Had to wait didn’t know what to do.
10:10 am final interview call was called by name
Was asked to go to counter 16.
Went inside with all the things, kept the file and others on the counter and greeted the lady officer.
She greeted me too.
Wanted to know if I could speak in English or would like to answer in Gujrati.
Took an oath - I swear that I will be true…………………
Questions asked by the American Lady Officer
1) Who is calling you to the US?
2) Why are you going to the US?
3) Where do you stay?
4) What is your fiancé's name?
5) How old is he?
6) How old are you?
7) What does your fiancé do?
8) How long has he been with the bank?
9) When did your fiancé go to the US?
10) Why did he go there?
11) On which Visa did he travel to the US?
12) What is his qualification?
13) Where do his parents stay?
14) Have you ever met them?
15) Is this an arranged marriage?
16) How did you meet Vijay?
17) How do your parents know each other?
18) Why do you want to get married in the US?
19) Since both your parents stay in the same place wouldn’t it be better if you do a marriage ceremony in India?
20) Will you parents attend your wedding?
21) Have you ever been to the US before or any other country before?
22) Is this your fiancé first marriage?
23) How long was he married before? Does he have any kids ?
24) Is this your first marriage?
25) What is your name?
26) Do you work?
27) Which profession are you in?
28) Where do you work?
29) Who does your fiancé stay with?
30) Do you know him?
31) What is his name?
32) So you have met your fiancé only once……..
OK your VISA has been approved it will be mailed to you at your mailing address.
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AFTER the Holy Grail was over, the verdict was in. APPROVED....
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| Rating : |
Moderate |
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POE Review: JFK
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| Event |
Description |
| Entry Date : |
2009-04-09 |
| Embassy Review : |
Breeze. 15/20 mins total incl. wait time and getting EAD stamp on PP. No questions asked.
Harrassment level - zero. |
| Harassment Level : |
Low |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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