alexmamone's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Alex
Beneficiary's Name: Phoebe
VJ Member: alexmamone
Country: Japan
Last Updated: 2026-04-15
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Immigration Checklist for Alex & Phoebe:
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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 : |
Tokyo, Japan |
| I-129F Sent : |
2021-01-22 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2021-01-25 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2021-10-06 |
| NVC Received : |
2021-10-20 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2021-10-20 |
| NVC Left : |
2021-10-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2021-10-27 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2021-11-04 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-12-20 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2021-12-24 |
| US Entry : |
2022-03-11 |
| Marriage : |
2022-03-26 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 254 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 329 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Newark |
| POE Date : |
2022-03-11 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Asked to proceed to the CBP room(?) where others were also waiting. Waited 10 mins to be called and told 'You have to get married in 90 days. That's it. Congratulations!' and then I was on my way. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Philadelphia PA |
| Date Filed : |
2022-04-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-04-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-05-25 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-01-15 |
| 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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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2022-04-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-04-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-05-25 |
| Approved Date : |
2022-07-26 |
| Date Card Received : |
2022-08-01 |
| Comments : |
Expedite request through EMMA. Received an acknowledgement email earlier today 07/26, status changed to "(Combo) Card being produced" the same day. No evidence required. |
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 National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2022-04-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-04-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2022-08-01 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 95 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
National Benefits Center |
| Date Filed : |
2024-11-04 |
| NOA Date : |
2024-11-09 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2026-04-14 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2026-04-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Received combo interview notice for removal of conditions (I751) and N400 |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Philadelphia PA |
| Date Filed : |
2025-10-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-10-17 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2026-04-14 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
Interview went smoothly. Officer asked for photo evidence, tax returns, marriage certificate, government ID. Was asked questions about marriage (how long we've lived together, who we live with, any kids?, travel history, how we met etc). Interview was about 45mins, officer did the joint interview first and then husband was sent back to waiting area while I did the test and rest of interview where I was asked 6 questions from old version of the civics test. Asked about the yes/no questions in the application form. Confirmed details that will appear on naturalization certificate, photo taken at the end of interview and was told that I was approved and to wait for a mail regarding oath schedule. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Tokyo, Japan
Review Topic: General Review
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Description |
| Review Date : |
December 25, 2021 |
| Embassy Review : |
My appointment was at 8:15, I was there at 8:05, was told to get a number and arrange my documents according to instructions. I was called for document verification before I even got the chance to take my documents out  I was called for an interview and biometrics about 10mins later.
The questions asked were:
--Tell me about you and your fiance, how did you meet?
-- What does he do for a living?
-- Tell me about your wedding plans?
I think answered more than what she needed and she just kept nodding and smiling. After the interview I was told my visa is approved and I was out of there by 8:35. It was a pretty quick and smooth process.
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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