searocko's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Larry
Beneficiary's Name: Robin
VJ Member: searocko
Country: China
Last Updated: 2023-08-24
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Immigration Checklist for Larry & Robin:
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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 : |
Guangzhou, China |
| I-129F Sent : |
2017-07-15 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-07-18 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-01-26 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-02-08 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-02-08 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-02-08 |
| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
2018-02-23 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2018-02-26 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2018-03-09 |
| Interview Date : |
2018-03-21 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-04-04 |
| US Entry : |
2018-06-27 |
| Marriage : |
2018-08-17 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 192 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 246 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Seattle |
| POE Date : |
2018-06-27 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
Easy entry. "Welcome to the USA!" |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2018-09-18 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
2018-11-01 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-11-23 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2020-01-13 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2020-01-13 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2020-01-18 |
| Comments : |
Arrived at 7am for our 7:15am appointment in Seattle. Photo and prints of index fingers were taken of the beneficiary. Went upstairs and was called in at 7:20. The officer was very personable and kind. Probably because we were one of her first interviews of the day. ;-) IDs, passports, EAD/AP card were checked.
Interview went smoothly with most of the time spent verifying the yes/no questions on the I-485. Additional questions included dates of marriage, birthdays and where born, entry date using the K-1 visa. Where was the ceremony held. How many people attended the ceremony and reception. Who were the witnesses and your relationship to them. Names of my wife's parents and where are they living. Where did we go for our honeymoon and other places that we've visited since the wedding.
The only additional information requested was employment verification and pay stubs for the beneficiary since we mentioned that she is currently working. I also provided a letter from the bank verifying our joint account, car insurance policy and registration with both of our names, and photos of us together from the wedding day until now.
No additional medical or immunization records were needed. I'm glad we didn't get another medical done and that was the only worry I had for a possible RFE since it has been over a year since my wife's medical was done in Guangzhou. There's conflicting information on this forum and some are getting a new medical just in case. The officer said K-1s are easier since most of the work was done up front at the consulate. The majority of the listed documents to bring on the I-485 interview notice were already submitted during the process and the officer had it in her folder. The interview notice is a standard form not specifically tailored to K-1 applicants so there's a lot of redundancy. Since it was 16 months since the AOS was filed, I brought updated copies of my tax return, W-2, and pay stubs. It turns out it was unneeded. Everything else listed that were previously submitted were not asked for. However, I had copies just in case. It probably depends on the officer doing the interview and we were lucky to get a kind and knowledgeable one.
We were done after 20 minutes and was given a letter saying our case was being continued upon further review and was told to expect a decision in 30-60 days since it had to be sent to Texas for processing. However, I checked online a few hours later and the status changed to "my new card is being produced."
The interview was the easiest part of the entire process. Don't sweat it and you'll be fine! |
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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 : |
2018-09-18 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2019-02-22 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Renewal sent 9/12/2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 157 days. |
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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 : |
2018-09-18 |
| NOA Date : |
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| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
Renewal sent 9/12/2019 |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 157 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2021-10-25 |
| NOA Date : |
2021-10-27 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2021-12-28 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2023-04-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
NOA 12/28/2021 - USCIS will run the same security checks and use past submitted biometric data. Not necessary to appear for a biometrics appointment.
Petition approved 4/27/2023 without an interview. |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Seattle WA |
| Date Filed : |
2022-12-21 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-12-21 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-12-21 |
| Interview Date : |
2023-08-24 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2023-08-24 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Guangzhou, China
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
March 24, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview was scheduled for 7:45AM on 3/21/2018. Got to the consulate at 7AM and there were already 20 people ahead of us in line. At around 7:30AM, they started to let people in. After the appointment confirmation page and passport were checked, a card was given and my fiancee was directed through security and on to the third floor. She surrendered the card as she stepped off the elevator then lined up to present the appointment letter and passport where she was then given an interview number. She was then called up to a window to submit her medical results (envelope opened when requested), notarized documents, I-134, my tax returns, pay stubs, W-2 forms, and employment verification. After that, it was a short wait for the interview. The interviewing officer was very polite, took her fingerprints and asked many questions. She breezed through them all and was told "Congratulations, your visa is approved! Thank you!"
All in all, it was a pleasant experience and easier than expected. She was done and met me at the Starbucks up the street before 9AM. Everyone was very polite, even the Chinese man collecting the supporting documents.
A huge thank you to this forum for helping us navigate through this long and sometimes confusing journey. Good luck to all!
(updated on March 24, 2018) |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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