SAbokkie's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Dom
Beneficiary's Name: Jess
VJ Member: SAbokkie
Country: South Africa
Last Updated: 2016-10-13
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Immigration Checklist for Dom & Jess:
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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 : |
South Africa |
| I-129F Sent : |
2015-11-10 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2015-11-17 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2016-01-12 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2016-01-20 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2016-01-29 |
| NVC Received : |
2016-02-08 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2016-02-08 |
| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2016-02-16 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2016-02-16 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2016-04-19 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2016-04-25 |
| US Entry : |
2016-04-26 |
| Marriage : |
2016-06-10 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 73 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 154 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Charlotte NC |
| Date Filed : |
2016-07-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-08-16 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
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| Approved : |
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| 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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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-07-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2016-08-16 |
| Approved Date : |
2016-09-26 |
| Date Card Received : |
2016-10-13 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 77 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2016-07-11 |
| NOA Date : |
2016-07-25 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2016-10-13 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 77 days. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: South Africa
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
April 19, 2016 |
| Embassy Review : |
I had a pleasant experience at the consulate today (19 April 2016)
My interview was scheduled for 1pm. I arrived in Sandton nice and early, grabbed something small to eat and then headed to the consulate around 12, there was one person ahead of me. Security outside said that we will go in at 1pm, I thought that was a bit strange as my interview was scheduled for 1pm, thinking I would have to be there prior to get through security etc. I waited for an hour, there are benches in the shade, however the steadily grew so it is recommended to arrive earlier but not too earlier as some people were being chased away for arriving too early for interviews later in the day. I went through security, had to leave my phone in a locker, and any flash drives etc.. Once I got in I got a ticket number and had to sit and wait. I was second in line, I waited max 5 minutes before being called to a window. A very friendly South African lady assisted me. She took all my required documents and then I had to go pay at another window. Just a heads up I paid cash. I had read r
Previous reviews of people's cards being declined, that happened to the gentlemen in front of me, he had to leave the consulate and go draw cash in the mall opposite the consulate. Once I paid I was called to take my finger prints and then had to be seated until I was called for my interview. I didn't have my phone or watch so I have no idea how long I waited, must have been about 20 minutes. A friendly American gentlemen had my folder, I had to say an oath with my right hand raised to acknowledge that all the info I have given and will give is the truth. He then started asking questions like where and when I met my fiancé, when last I saw him, what is his occupation, when will we get married, what occupation do I currently have, if I am pregnant, have I been previously married, where I intend to live in the states, are we going to buy a house. He then showed me a picture that I sent in with my I-129F of my fiancé, me and my Family on holiday in Germany. He asked me to name my family members in the picture. And then he asked me about my proposal, when, where etc and had a picture of our proposal. While I was answering his questions he was typing on his PC. He then smiled and said "Congratulations, everything seems to be in order, your visa is approved" I can collect it in 7-10 business days. I am hoping sooner, I just want to book my flight and get to my fiancé.. It's been a long process but so worth it!
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| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: None yet, be the first!
*Notice about estimates: The estimates are based off averages of other members recent experiences
(documented in their timelines) for the same benefit/petition/application at the same filing location.
Individual results may vary as every case is not always 'average'. Past performance does not necessarily
predict future results. The 'as early as date' may change over time based on current reported processing
times from members. There have historically been cases where a benefit/petition/application processing
briefly slows down or stops and this can not be predicted. Use these dates as reference only and do not
rely on them for planning. As always you should check the
USCIS processing times to see if your application
is past due.
** Not all cases are transfered
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