SMcNally's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: AH
Beneficiary's Name: SR
VJ Member: SMcNally
Country: India
Last Updated: 2021-03-11
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Immigration Checklist for AH & SR:
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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 : |
Mumbai, India |
| I-129F Sent : |
2017-09-07 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2017-09-11 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2018-03-13 |
| NVC Received : |
2018-03-26 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2018-03-27 |
| NVC Left : |
2018-03-29 |
| Consulate Received : |
2018-04-02 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-07-06 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2018-07-13 |
| US Entry : |
2018-07-16 |
| Marriage : |
2018-07-21 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 183 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 298 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Los Angeles |
| POE Date : |
2018-07-16 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
The process at the POE was pretty easy. They allowed me to jump the line and I didn't have to scan my passport at the machine kiosk (that's for the B1/B2s). Didn't have to wait long to see the CBP guy. He asked me who my fianncee was and then asked me how I knew her (Umm...she's my fiancee!) and when we were getting married. Got my fingerprints (only right hand) and photo taken. I was then asked to wait. I expected to be taken to a back room but after 10 minutes, another CBP officer came, stamped my passport, took the sealed envelope and that was that. Trolleys are free at LAX (at the international terminal at least). |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Anchorage AK |
| Date Filed : |
2018-08-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-08-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-09-24 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2018-11-05 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2018-11-05 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2018-11-13 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-08-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-08-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
Got Greencard before EAD was approved. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between September 25, 2018 and October 24, 2018*.
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 : |
2018-08-06 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-08-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
Got Greencard before AP was approved. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your AP may be adjudicated between December 9, 2018 and January 1, 2019*.
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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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2020-08-14 |
| NOA Date : |
2020-08-19 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2021-03-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2021-03-10 |
| Comments : |
No Interview. No biometrics. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Mumbai, India
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
July 7, 2018 |
| Embassy Review : |
I did my VAC appointment in Hyderabad 6 days before the consular interview. There is decent parking and there is no point getting there more than 15 minutes early. Bring only what they ask: DS-160 confirmation page, appointment letter, passport. I was 7th in line. Took less than 10 minutes. They stamp your DS-160 page. Bring that stamped page to the consular interview.
For the consular interview, we had originally booked a hotel 5km away but it was raining heavily in Bombay, so to ensure that there were no problems, we switched to the Trident hotel. More expensive but hassle free. There is the Sofitel too. The hotel was alright. We ordered dinner from the Box 8 near the petrol station. They also deliver to the front of the hotel. Much cheaper than the hotel. There is a Sbarro Pizza too at the petrol station and if you are willing to walk further there are a bunch of other places.
The next morning, the appointment was at 7:15. I read a bunch of the reviews on these forums and so I didn't bother going there really early. Got there at 6:55. There were allowing only the immigrant visa 7.15 people to line up at the left side of the building. I was about 10th in line. They began to allow us in at 7:05. At the security check point, they had two x-ray machines. I was now 3rd in the queue. Of the two in front of me, one set off the metal detector and the other brought her medical CD (Don't bring any CDs!). I was the first person to walk into the main building. There was a bit of a wait while the people behind the counter got ready. Then I was called to the counter. I had all my paperwork, all really well organized...and that helped a lot. All the lady asked was who was calling me, where she was from, what my name was and when I was born. Everything else was paperwork related. One thing that she asked for (that they asked at the medical too) was the letter sent by the embassy (along with the copy of the I-129f). This was not listed in the appointment letter. So, don't forget to bring that. By 7:33, I had my token number and I sat and waited. I expected the actual consular interviews to start just after 8 (figured tha'ts when the Americans would start work for the day). Around 8:10, the first person was called. I think they started the non-English interviews and spousal visa interviews first. So, I waited. And finally at 8:40, I was called. Our case was really strong and I've been to the USA 16 times and have 5 previous visas to the USA. It seemed to work in my favour. The lady asked me nothing about my fiancee. She started with why I had been to the USA on my J-1. Immediately after that she gave the domestic violence spiel, so I knew I had the visa. She asked me a few more questions:
Have I ever stayed more than 6 months in the USA on a B1/B2 visa?
Have I ever lived for a year or more in any other country?
Who our co-sponsor was?
Had I met the in-laws?
Why I had been to one particular country?
She said she was cancelling my B1/B1 and sent me on my way. 5 minutes was all it took. I was out by 8:50.
I think having a really strong case and organized paperwork helped. By strong case I mean having met my fiance multiple times (in the USA, India and other places), having traveled a lot to the USA and elsewhere (I think this shows that one is not just using the K-1 to immigrate). She didn't ask for any photos or tickets. If you aren't staying near the consulate, you can take an auto back after the interview. Cabs would be hard to get on that road. |
| Rating : |
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.
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