M & I's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: M
Beneficiary's Name: I
VJ Member: M & I
Country: United Kingdom
Last Updated: 2019-12-18
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Immigration Checklist for M & I:
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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? |
Texas Service Center on 2013-05-30 |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2012-12-27 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2013-01-04 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2013-07-02 |
| NVC Received : |
2013-07-18 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2013-07-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2013-08-05 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2013-08-08 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2013-08-05 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2013-10-04 |
| Interview Date : |
2013-10-10 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2013-10-17 |
| US Entry : |
2013-10-27 |
| Marriage : |
2013-11-12 |
| Comments : |
Forms sent ahead of receipt of packet three. Attorney provided us with instructions and forms. Medical Sept. 6th. Informed 10/1/13 that his interview is 10/10/13 but no appointment letter arrived until 10/4/13. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 179 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 279 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Atlanta |
| POE Date : |
2013-10-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
5 |
| Comments : |
He was held for 20 minutes being asked things like if he was cold, why he wanted to go to Arkansas instead of staying in the UK, to what day of the week is the wedding. He was tired and annoyed at how much they hassled him when everything had already been cleared. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Fort Smith AR |
| Date Filed : |
2013-11-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2014-04-10 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2014-04-16 |
| Comments : |
Filed with EAD. We did not have to have an interview as Ian had one in London before he came. We got a delay letter saying 6-8 months from Feb. 2014 so we got the Congressman involved. We got it about 6 weeks after that! |
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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 : |
2013-11-22 |
| NOA Date : |
2013-11-29 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2013-12-23 |
| Approved Date : |
2014-01-29 |
| Date Card Received : |
2014-02-07 |
| Comments : |
Filed with AOS. Card delayed arriving due to snow. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 68 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2016-01-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-02-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-03-07 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-02-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Received letter 2/9/17. One year, one day after NOA.
Text on 2/16/17 notifying case status change: On February 15, 2017, we ordered your new card and will mail it to the address you gave us. |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Fort Smith AR |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-17 |
| NOA Date : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-08 |
| Interview Date : |
2019-12-17 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
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| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 10, 2013 |
| Embassy Review : |
I'm writing on behalf of my fiance who had his interview this morning and is already home!
He left for London on the 6:00am train from Luton. He arrived at the embassy about 10 past 7. There were about 4 people in line. By 7:30 there were about 60 people in line. His interview time was for 8:30 but got in line around 7:30 and wasn't hassled. He was about 8th in line. He was even told by the agent outside that you have a general time but it's more of a first come, first served basis.
When he was in line they asked to see his appointment letter and his passport. They were asking others about the DS-160 but didn't ask him about it. (Although I hear that it changing if you are filing past October 7th, 2013).
He says don't get too hung up on the security restrictions regarding sealed envelopes because as long as you have a carrier bag that is not opaque they will let you in. But they are not kidding about electronics, batteries (digital watches), or wires (ipod earphones) - they WILL make you get out of the queue.
Security was easy. He didn't have to take off his shoes or coat. We'd read the other reviews so he didn't wear a belt or rings or carry change. Basically, the line was just like at the airport.
Then he walked inside and was given a number and sat in a bit waiting room. There are refreshments available - at a price. His appointment letter was for 8:30 but he was called just after 8 and he went to the window and was greeted by a polite middle-aged American man. He asked him for:
Affidavit of support and my 2012 tax transcript
Police certificate
Birth certificate
Passport
Passport photos
Confirmation of MRV and courier fee receipt
He then took his fingerprints. The only question he was asked at that window was when did he intend to travel. He said ASAP but hadn't booked anything. Then he was told to take his same number and go back to the waiting room for the second part.
He waited about 15-20 minutes before his number was called. Pay attention because he talking with someone and then realized his number was up. The numbers don't come out in numerical order and they ping up every few seconds. He said don't worry if you don't see it immediately because they don't throw it out straight away, but do pay attention.
He went to the next window and was greeted by the famous African-American lady that was very friendly. She introduced the situation to him saying, "So Megan is a speech therapist then?" So it wasn't rapid fire questions. It was a relaxed conversation that you would experience if you were meeting someone for the first time and they asked about how you met, etc.
We did a very thorough job of collecting evidence and we've known each other for three years so we had plenty. He said preparation is the key because the interview was the easy part. He was asked only two questions:
1. How did we meet?
He told her online and then in person in London and things developed over 2 years. So he thinks that if you give a little more information and answer fully they don't ask very many.
2. Does Megan have any relatives living outside the United States? (I have a brother that lives in South Korea)
He answered fully and clearly and gave a little bit more information about my brother and the area he lives. Basic chit chat.
That was it. And she smiled and said, "Your visa is approved!" He thanked her, picked up his stuff, and left.
He was done in less than an hour and headed back to the train station before 9. He was home by 10am British time and called me at 4am Central time to tell me the great news. Now to just get him here!!
We didn't post much on here but this community was SO helpful to us. Thank you all for the support that you didn't even know you were giving. We appreciate you! |
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