GDRogers's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: Dean Beneficiary's Name: Natali VJ Member: GDRogers Country: Ukraine Last Updated: 2015-01-26 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for Dean & Natali:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : Vermont Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Ukraine I-129F Sent : 2011-05-31 I-129F NOA1 : 2011-06-01 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2011-09-12 NVC Received : 2011-09-21 Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : 2011-09-23 Consulate Received : 2011-10-03 Packet 3 Received : 2011-10-07 Packet 3 Sent : 2011-10-13 Packet 4 Received : 2011-10-15 Interview Date : 2011-10-21 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2011-10-24 US Entry : 2011-11-21 Marriage : 2011-12-30 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 103 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 142 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Port of Entry Review Event Date Port of Entry : Dallas POE Date : 2011-11-21 Got EAD Stamp : No Biometrics Taken : No Harassment Level : 0 Comments : DFW Airport was POE with 30 minute wait and 5 minute interview.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Dallas TX Date Filed : 2012-02-06 NOA Date : 2012-02-15 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2012-03-01 AOS Transfer** : 2012-02-28 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2012-10-09 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2012-10-15 Comments : Filed I-765 EAD and I-131 AP concurrently with I-485. Mailed on 2/2/2102. Electronic notification 2/8/2012.Case transferred to CSC for processing.Still waiting for interview appointment as of 8/31/2012. Permanent Resident Status approved on 10/9/2012. Notice and Green Card received on 10/15/2012 without interview.

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2012-02-06 NOA Date : 2012-02-15 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2012-03-01 Approved Date : 2012-03-30 Date Card Received : 2012-04-17 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 53 days.

Advance Parole Event Date CIS Office : Chicago IL Filing Method :   Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2012-02-06 NOA Date : 2012-02-15 RFE(s) : Date Received : 2012-05-17 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your AP was approved in 53 days.

Lifting Conditions Event Date CIS Office : Vermont Service Center Date Filed : 2014-07-10 NOA Date : 2014-07-15 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2014-07-23 Interview Date : Approval / Denial Date : 2015-01-02 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Green Card Received : 2015-01-16 Comments : No interview required.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Ukraine Review Topic: K1 Visa Event Description Review Date : October 21, 2011 Embassy Review : Consulate review as described to me: Natali arrived at consulate at 0800 and was allowed in immediately. She presented all paperwork and then waited with 10 other people to be called for interview. I told her to be prepared for a long wait but she was called in 1 hour for the interview. She said that I sent more documentation than necessary but the consular officer complemented her on the detail and organization of the package. Always better to have too much than not enough detail. The consular officer only needed half of the information to conduct the interview. Natali was asked the same standard questions: 1. Where do I (petitioner) live? What city? 2. What company do I work for? 3. What is my job? 4. How we met? Did we use an agency? 5. When was our last meeting? 6. Do we have wedding plans? 7. When will she be departing to come to the US? After answering all questions satisfactorily, the consular officer told her that the visa was approved, instructed her to make payments and wished her good luck and happiness in the future. Natali told me that everyone was very courteous and helpful. She actually enjoyed the experience. She made all required payments and was told she would receive her visa in 7-10 days buy courier. She was on her way home at 1000 which was a very quick 2 hour process. My take on the process is to follow the recommendations of Visa Journey to the letter, organization and attention to detail are very important, follow all instructions exactly and educate yourself about the process. Also provide more detail than you think will be required. Rating : Very Good

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