thomasthemend's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: TJ
Beneficiary's Name: Ivana
VJ Member: thomasthemend
Country: Serbia
Last Updated: 2017-01-25
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Immigration Checklist for TJ & Ivana:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
California Service Center on 2015-12-02 |
| Consulate : |
Belgrade, Yugoslavia |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-11-16 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-12-07 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-01-06 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2016-01-21 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2016-02-02 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2016-03-06 |
| Interview Date : |
2016-04-18 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-04-22 |
| US Entry : |
2016-05-07 |
| Marriage : |
2016-07-09 |
| Comments : |
We followed all instructions that we found on this site, and everything went as smooth as it can go. We thought we'd wait much longer to get the interview date, but it happened relatively soon! I went to the embassy with my mom, she wasn't allowed in with me. Before entering the security checked my things and once inside everyone was very polite, smiling and nice. They did let me know I will stay to wait up to 3 hours, and thats how it was. First they asked for my documents, then I proceeded to pay visa fee and then I had an interview with consulate worker. The consulate lady was very nice and interview itself lasted few minutes where I got to explain our case. Finally she said "We would like to inform you that your visa has been approved, good luck in your life with your fiance" and I couldn't help but cry in front of her! Overall, it was stressful, but stress was definitely down when faced with such polite and warm receptionists and workers at the embassy. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 30 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 133 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2016-08-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-08-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-09-06 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-01-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-08-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-08-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-09-06 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-11-04 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-11-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 95 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-08-01 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-08-11 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2016-11-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 95 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Serbia
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 18, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
We followed all instructions that we found on this site, and everything went as smooth as it can go. We thought we'd wait much longer to get the interview date, but it happened relatively soon! I went to the embassy with my mom, she wasn't allowed in with me. Before entering the security checked my things and once inside everyone was very polite, smiling and nice. They did let me know I will stay to wait up to 3 hours, and thats how it was. First they asked for my documents, then I proceeded to pay visa fee and then I had an interview with consulate worker. The consulate lady was very nice and interview itself lasted few minutes where I got to explain our case. Finally she said "We would like to inform you that your visa has been approved, good luck in your life with your fiance" and I couldn't help but cry in front of her! Overall, it was stressful, but stress was definitely down when faced with such polite and warm receptionists and workers at the embassy. The only thing I can say negative is the waiting inside, but considering for how long we've waited already it was a no brainer, and we did have access to TV and garden with benches to sit and relax. For everyone out there who's going to interview in USA embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, do not be afraid, if you followed all steps from this site and your love is true, you will do it just like we did! See you in the USA! |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
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