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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Australia
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I'm sure it says somewhere on here what the procedure is at POE, but I was curious if any Australians who came to the US on the K1 would share their experience. (I know I could look through timelines, but there tends to be little detail.) My fiance was told everyone gets pulled aside, is this true?

Thanks,

Kat

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I'm sure it says somewhere on here what the procedure is at POE, but I was curious if any Australians who came to the US on the K1 would share their experience. (I know I could look through timelines, but there tends to be little detail.) My fiance was told everyone gets pulled aside, is this true?

Thanks,

Kat

You may want to ask the specifics for Australians in the country forum. However, depending on your POE, you can read reviews of other experiences here: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/poereviews.php

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Part One: The K-1 Visa Journey:

USCIS Receipt of I-129F: January 24, 2012 | Petition Approval: June 15, 2012 (No RFEs)
Interview: October 24, 2012 - Review | Visa Delivered: October 31, 2012



Part Two: Entry and Adjusting Status:

POE: November 18, 2012 (at SFO) - Review
Wedding: December 1, 2012 | Social Security: New cards received on December 7, 2012.
AOS Package (I-485/I-765/I-131) NOA1: February 19, 2013 | Biometrics Appt.: March 18, 2013
AP/EAD Approved: April 29, 2013 | Card Received: May 6, 2013 | AOS Interview Appt.: May 16, 2013 - Approved Review Card Received: May 24, 2013

Part Three: Removal of Conditions:

Coming Soon...

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I did CR-1.... but yes everyone gets 'pulled aside'. But it's not usually the bad experience ppl think when they think of getting 'pulled aside' at immigration. They usually just need to take you to a secondary area to process your paperwork (ie hand in the big 'Do Not Open' envelope that will be sent from the consulate). All they did with mine was take a quick look at what was in my package, have me sign a form, took my fingerprint, and stamp and date my passport.

USCIS

30 Nov 2010 - Sent I-130 to Chicago

1 Dec 2010 - I-130 received at Chicago

18 Apr 2011 - APPROVED!! NOA2 text and email

NVC

29 Apr 2011 - Case entered into the system/Case number assigned; Medical Exam in Sydney

30 Apr 2011 - Police Check Application sent

2 May 2011 - Called NVC and got Invoice ID number

3 May 2011 - Sent DS-3032 email

4 May 2011 - Received email reply from NVC for DS-3032; Received Medical Exam results

5 May 2011 - AOS invoiced and paid

7 May 2011 - AOS package sent; IV invoiced and paid

9 May 2011 - AOS package delivered to NVC according to tracking

20 May 2011 - RFE for missing IV package....still waiting on Police Certificate!

24 May 2011 - Received Police Certificate after 25 days (so much for 7-10!); IV package sent

27 May 2011 - IV package delivered according to tracking

8 Jun 2011 - RFE for original marriage certificate; requested supervisor review since we KNOW it was in the package!

30 Jun 2011 - SIF and CC - FINALLY!!!!

13 Jul 2011 - Interview date assigned! Scheduled for August 9th @ 10am

9 Aug 2011 - Interview - APPROVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12 Aug 2011 - Visa in hand

24 Aug 2011 - POE @ LAX

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I'm sure it says somewhere on here what the procedure is at POE, but I was curious if any Australians who came to the US on the K1 would share their experience. (I know I could look through timelines, but there tends to be little detail.) My fiance was told everyone gets pulled aside, is this true?

Thanks,

Kat

Hi,

I had an easy entry and was not pulled aside. I was also not issued with and I94. This is apparently no problem, but I'll have to wait to see if I get an RFE during AOS. Coming from Aus through LAX they don't worry too much because we are a Aussies.

AOS Timeline
Filed 15th June, 2012
NOA date 18th June
Bio appt 20th July
Transferred to CSC 21st July, 2012
EAD/AP approved 27th August.
Received Green Card 6th October. No Interview. Amazing!
Thanks for all the help, see you again in June 2014

ROC Timeline

Mailed Package 30th June 2014

I-797 received 5th July, 2014

Biometrics Appointment 07/30/2014.

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Australia
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No it's not true that everyone gets pulled aside. I entered via LAX and had no issues. My review is in my timeline :)

Hi,

I had an easy entry and was not pulled aside. I was also not issued with and I94. This is apparently no problem, but I'll have to wait to see if I get an RFE during AOS. Coming from Aus through LAX they don't worry too much because we are a Aussies.

Yes I'm quite interested to see the outcome. Getting an I-94 is very important so I'll be really surprised if you don't get an RFE (but of course happy for you :D).

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