namchou's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ilana
Beneficiary's Name: Philippe
VJ Member: namchou
Country: Canada
Last Updated: 2017-09-19
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Immigration Checklist for Ilana & Philippe:
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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 : |
Montreal, Canada |
| I-129F Sent : |
2016-10-13 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2016-10-25 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2016-11-16 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2016-12-08 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2017-01-19 |
| NVC Received : |
2017-01-24 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2017-01-30 |
| NVC Left : |
2017-02-02 |
| Consulate Received : |
2017-02-07 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2017-02-27 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2017-02-23 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2017-02-27 |
| Interview Date : |
2017-04-26 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2017-04-28 |
| US Entry : |
2017-05-07 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
I sent packet 3 before receiving it by mail as my status on ceac was saying ready.
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 86 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 183 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
CDN-USA Border |
| POE Date : |
2017-05-07 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Louisville KY |
| Date Filed : |
2017-05-31 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-06-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-07-11 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2017-09-12 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2017-09-12 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2017-09-19 |
| Comments : |
Interview went really fast! My wife was with the IO for less than 10 minutes, then it was my turn, and I probably stayed in the office for less than 15 minutes! Pretty straight forward, only questions were why we chose Kentucky since my wife is from California and the security questions...We both have military background and we met during my posting in the US it made things really easy for them in regards to background and security check. Approved on the spot and was told 6-8 weeks to get the card in the mail....I hope it come a lot faster! |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-05-31 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-06-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2017-07-11 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between August 10, 2017 and September 2, 2017*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2017-05-31 |
| NOA Date : |
2017-06-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your AP may be adjudicated between September 14, 2017 and October 3, 2017*.
If this date range has passed or your application is past due per USCIS processing times then you should consider calling the USCIS to inquire on your petition. If you have been approved please update your timeline. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Montreal, Canada
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
April 27, 2017 |
| Embassy Review : |
Well no surprise here! It went as per every previous review. My appointment was at 1045, I chose the latest time slot on purpose and that was a great idea! no line up, no wait. I walked in at 1030, and was greeted by the security guy who was friendly but business oriented, which is not a bad thing. Went to the typical airport like security measure no issue. I was told to proceed downstairs and take the elevator. Once downstairs I decided to take a few minutes to arrange my paperwork according to the list on the laminated sheet they gave me. Once upstairs they were already waiting for me as I realized that I was pretty much the last interview for the day (was #20) The lady asked me paperwork in a different order than the one on their laminated sheet but no surprise there as I read the comment here before. The lady at window 1 was very nice and pleasant and within a few minutes everything was in order. As I was at window 1 they called # 18 to window 7. Once done at window 1 I had to wait for maybe 5 minutes at the most before they where done with #19 and it was now my turn. Oh the glorious window 7! it was my turn after a 6 months process! No more than 5 minutes and it was over and done with! Welcome to the USA and make sure you get married within 90 days of your entry. Now to make this review a bit more helpful I will give a few advice and such by point form, please keep in mind these a based on my personal experience.
-Don't show up too early or you will have to wait somewhere...Starbucks must make good money on Wednesday 
-Bring a lot of paperwork! Over prepare so they don't ask for something you don't have. I Brought Everything that was on consulate checklist+proof of payment+I-129F+packet 3+packet 4
-Use post it to organize your paperwork, it will make your life easier and they sure appreciate people being organized and efficient.
-Consider taking a later time slot....unless you have to fly from Montreal the same day, take your time. Like I said i don't think there was more than 3 people scheduled at 1045 as I was in by 1030 and by the McGill metro station by 1105!
-No need to overdress, clean, casual is plenty. Actually if you show up in a suit and tie you might stand out
That's about it, really it was just as I taught it was going to be (thanks to everyone who shared their experience before me) the previous part of the process was harder and more nerve wreaking.
Now it's time to wait for the status to show : Issued 
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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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