Jen and Mikey's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Mikey
Beneficiary's Name: Jennifer
VJ Member: Jen and Mikey
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2016-09-27
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Immigration Checklist for Mikey & Jennifer:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-05-30 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-06-05 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-12-31 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-01-08 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-01-08 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-01-15 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-01-18 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-01-19 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-01-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-03-19 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-03-22 |
| US Entry : |
2013-03-24 |
| Marriage : |
2013-04-12 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 209 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 287 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Detroit |
| POE Date : |
2013-03-24 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
No |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
The guy at the toll booth asked to see my passport, package and compliance letter for my car. He asked me a couple questions about my fiance who was in the truck behind me... a bit of a test, since he asked Mikey the same questions...
We pulled into the office area and went into the building. It seemed like it was full, but it went by quite fast, we were called up within maybe 10 mins. She asked for all my papers and package etc... it had been a while since she had done a K1 so she asked for a little assistance, but other than that she was thorough and quick.
While she was working on the K1 paperwork she asked me to fill out a form for my car. They had a master that I pretty much copied off unless it asked for my personal info.... address, car description, vin etc. One of the questions did ask what the value of the car is... I had no idea, so i guessed, but you may want to find out if you're importing.
She asked when we were getting married and wanted to make sure I was aware of the 90 days... she actually brought that up a few times.... apparently she's had and heard of a lot of people not following the protocol.
We went and sat for a little bit and she called me up to go over the 1-94 and talked to me about my car....
That was that... and we were on our way....
Overall i'd give them a 10/10... they were so friendly and we able to joke around.
9 hours later, driving through a snow storm and a monsoon rain storm, we made it home |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2013-05-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-14 |
| RFE(s) : |
2013-07-01 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-06-10 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2013-11-16 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
received an RFE for all paperwork for the Affidavit of Support (which was originally included with initial application, sigh)
Received an interview waiver in July, received the notice of Approval on 11/16/2013 |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-05-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-14 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2013-07-16 |
| Date Card Received : |
2013-07-24 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 71 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 : |
2013-05-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-14 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2013-07-24 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 71 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-10-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-10-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2015-11-19 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2016-09-26 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 21, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
I arrived in Montreal on the 18th for my interview that was on the 19th.
I stayed at the Days Inn which was an exact 10 minute walk from door to door. The hotel was clean and reasonably priced ($85.00 including tax +$20 for parking). It's currently undergoing renovations, so we did run into a couple hiccups, but didn't ruin our stay.
They day of my interview I arrived at the consulate around 6:40pm and there was one person already there (Greg - a VJ member) and we chatted for a little bit before being joined with Rooh (also a VJ member). I should mention it was an absolutely miserable day. We were waiting outside in the middle of a massive snow storm that accumulated approx. a foot of snow 
We stood at the door and joked around until 7:30 when they opened the door. Security was a breeze. Then went downstairs to wait for the elevator which was opened up at 8:00. We promptly got into the back of the elevator so we were the first off and lined up at the window where waited for another half an hour for our C number... I got C2 :D
The wait to get called up to the window wasn't long. Once there, the lady requested all my paperwork and I had to do my fingerprints... then was told to sit tight and it wouldn't be long until I was called for my interview.
About 5-10 mins later I was called to the back and had to rescan my hand to verify finger prints. The man who interviewed me was very nice and asked the following questions.
1. What year did you meet
2. How did you meet (we met over xbox 360)
3. When did you meet face to face
4. Where was this meeting
5. How often do you see one another
6. What do I do for a living
7. What are my plans for work when i move
8. Where do you plan on settling down
I think those were it...might have been some small follow ups regarding my answers, but those were basically it.
After that, he congratulated me and said I was approved.
Now I sit (impatiently) waiting for my waybill and passport.... To all the people reading this.... this wait is a billion times worse than the NOA2  so be prepared... hopefully you'll get it right away and won't have to wait  |
| Rating : |
Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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