Randomcore's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Michael
Beneficiary's Name: Minna
VJ Member: Randomcore
Country: Finland
Last Updated: 2019-06-28
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Immigration Checklist for Michael & Minna:
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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 : |
Finland |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-03-12 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2012-03-20 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2012-09-24 |
| NVC Received : |
2012-10-03 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2012-10-31 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-12-19 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2013-01-03 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-01-07 |
| US Entry : |
2013-02-05 |
| Marriage : |
2013-04-27 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 188 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 289 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-06-07 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
2013-10-16 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-02-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
Received potential interview waiver letter dated 10/16/13.
No RFEs.
Approved without interview!
Green card delivered 3/1/2014! |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-06-07 |
| Approved Date : |
2013-07-01 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 62 days. |
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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2013-04-30 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-05-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 62 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2015-11-28 |
| NOA Date : |
2015-12-04 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-01-04 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-02-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
No RFE. No interview. Mad easy. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Nebraska Service Center (Military Filing) |
| CIS Office : |
New York City NY |
| Date Filed : |
2017-11-12 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-11-12 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-12-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-03-15 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2019-06-28 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Finland
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
January 7, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
I sent out the checklist on 12/19/2012 and the embassy e-mailed me the 27th that I had an appointment for 1/3/2013. I e-mailed the embassy and my fiance was allowed into the embassy with me.
The appointment was at 10am and we arrived about 10 min early and rang the buzzer. Once upstairs, we went thru a sort of airport check. Only one person was allowed in the room at a time. We were told to sit in the waiting area and wait for my name to be called. There were 3-4 people already there.
My name was called and the officer asked me for "the documents". I gave him the medical packet, police report, birth certificate (virkatodistus), and DS forms. Then they called my name again and asked for 2 photos and I was told we would continue soon. Then they called me once again and asked for affidavit of support (when they ask for "the documents", it would be a good idea to make sure whether they need the affidavit of support now or later). Last they called me for the fingerprints and the woman said "I will ask you a few questions now" (It was interview time).
These were the questions asked:
How did you meet?
How soon did you start dating?
How long have you known each other?
Have you visited the US?
Have you met his family?
Has he met your parents?
What does he do?
What do you do?
What do you study?
What are you planning on doing in the US?
When are you planning on moving to the US?
Will you be living with his family?
Do you have any children together?
She barely asked anything about finances or any proof of relationship. At one point she asked me "is that your fiance over there?" and smiled at him, that probably was enough proof for her. The whole visit at the embassy took a little over an hour.
She said everything looks good and that I should receive an e-mail within a week stating when I could go to the embassy to pick up my package. On 1/7/2013 I received the visa/package in the mail registered, and when I checked it was sent out at 10am on 1/4/2013 (exactly 24 hrs after the interview). They never e-mailed me so I was surprised when I received it like that, and so quickly.
The whole interview process was very easy and simple, and the worst part was waiting in the small lobby area with people who made a lot of unnecessary noise (children...). The interviewing officer and the other staff inside were very nice and friendly. It seemed to me that the interview at the embassy was just a formality (and to receive the last necessary documents and stuff), almost as if my case had already been approved. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
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