USC4SPOUSE's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: USC4SPOUSE
Beneficiary's Name: Chinito
VJ Member: USC4SPOUSE
Country: Malaysia
Last Updated: 2021-05-26
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Immigration Checklist for USC4SPOUSE & Chinito:
F-1 Visa
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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Second Interview
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Saint Paul MN |
| Date Filed : |
2018-03-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-03-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-04-12 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-05-06  Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-05-07 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
We had out interview on Monday 05-06-19. We had our lawyer present. We arrived 10 minutes before our appointment, and checked in right away. It took about 30 minutes for the officer to call us. The officer called me (the petitioner) in first. He spent most of the time verifying the information on the form was accurate. Then, asked a few relationship questions. Maybe 5 or 6. I gave short but specific answers. I believe my portion lasted for 30-40 minutes.
We had submitted a lot of concrete evidence of bona fide marriage - tons of evidence of commingling of finances since the day we met. And we brought even more with us.
The officer wanted our 2018 joint taxes. (We had also filed jointly for 2017). We handed him updated health insurance, life insurance policies, 401, IRA, emergency contact information. My husband is the sole beneficiary on every policy. It was all about the commingling of finances. The officer never asked for pictures or anything like that. We had sent a few with the petitions but the pictures were just the two of us. We are a same sex couple and keep to ourselves.
The officer pointed out that I earn significantly more than my husband and commented on the fact that I seem to pay for most expenses. My response is that I work hard and I enjoy providing. He asked us each other's salary. My direct deposit also goes into our joint checking account to which my husband has always had full access. No issues there. What's mine is his. That's how we run our household.
Long story short. The officer handed my husband the standard letter most people get stating the case would be held for review and to wait 120 days before submitting an inquiry. Though, disappointing, we carried on. Then, the next day - Tuesday 05-07-19 around 5pm - we got the "New Card Being Produced" notification.
My advice to everyone is to front-load as much evidence as you can with your petitions. Submit evidence since the day you met - not just since the date of your marriage. Otherwise, it may seem like you met on Monday, married on Tuesday and filed for AOS on Wednesday. Show them you have a history. The process is invasive. Don't fight it. Show you have nothing to hide and show them everything you have.
Be creative. The whole "We don't have a joint checking account because my spouse does not have a SSN" is really not an excuse. Be creative. It is in your best interest to not show up empty-handed.
Show deference for the process. Realize that spouses of US Citizens are ELIGIBLE to apply for Adjustment of Status but are NOT ENTITLED TO adjustment of status. Adjustment of status is a matter discretion and administrative grace. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-03-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-03-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2018-04-12 |
| Approved Date : |
2018-07-31 |
| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
7-31 - I-765 New Card being produced
8-01 - On 7-31; I-765 New Card being produced
8-02 - On 8-01; We approved your case; I-765 & I-131
8-02 - On 8-02; Card was mailed to me.
8-04 - Combo card in hand.
8-11 - Social Security Card in hand. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 137 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2018-03-16 |
| NOA Date : |
2018-03-16 |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 137 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| CIS Office : |
Potomac Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2021-05-07 |
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| Approved : |
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*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
ver 5.0
