AFA's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Ken
Beneficiary's Name: Ada
VJ Member: AFA
Country: Poland
Last Updated: 2019-11-09
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Immigration Checklist for Ken & Ada:
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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 : |
Texas Service Center |
| Transferred? |
California Service Center |
| Consulate : |
Warsaw, Poland |
| I-129F Sent : |
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| I-129F NOA1 : |
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| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
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| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
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| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-02-22  Submit Review |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
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| US Entry : |
2019-03-06 |
| Marriage : |
2019-05-11 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Enter your I-129F NOA1 time in your timeline to get an estimated approval (NOA2) date! |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
Atlanta |
| POE Date : |
2019-03-06 Submit Review |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
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| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
At the Port of Entry I was stuck in a very long, slow moving line and it seemed as there was a shift switch because at first there was a small amount of officers. The whole process took about 2 hours. First I was with the officer that took my whole stack of papers(packet) in the envelope I brought with me- no questions asked. Then I was sent to another officer and had to wait at least 30 minutes until they were ready- I was only asked when we were going to get married(the date) and informed about filing for AOS within the 90 days otherwise I would be in deportable status. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Atlanta GA |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-18 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2019-10-30 Submit Review |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2019-10-30 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
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| Comments : |
The interview was scheduled at 12:05 P.M.
My husband and I got there about 20 minutes before, went through a quick security check(similar to the one at the airport), we went to the reception desk and received a number. We took an elevator to a second floor. The man there directed us to the seats. After waiting for about 30 minutes we were called in by the officer.
The whole interview wasn't as tough as many could imagine. It took about 30 minutes, half of that time was the officer typing things down on the computer.
The officer asked a few questions back and forth between me and my husband.
Questions to my husband:
1. When was wife born?
2. "Is that your signature, sir?" (while pointing on mine- wife's- signature at the end of I-485 form
3. Have you met your wife's family?
4. Have you visited her in Poland?
5. Wife's mother's name?
6. How did we meet?
Questions to me:
1. Where was your husband born?
2. All the security questions from AOS form
- I overstayed at one visit three weeks so I explained the circumstances
- I also was denied visitors visa 3 times and I explained the circumstances
P.S. none of this was the issue
3. Spell my husband's name?
4. Husband's parents' names?
5.Asked for my husband's passport to confirm he came to Poland to visit me.
Honestly it was simple and quick, very friendly and not at all stressful.
Later the officer asked if we brought any additional evidence. I handed him our joint health insurance, joint Amazon Prime Account, proof of being an authorized credit card user and a few(about 15) photos from our wedding, family reunion and selfies together, as well as most recent screenshots from our calls and texts
The IO just stuck his hand out to me while saying: "Congratulations", informed me that my case was recommended for approval and when and how to apply for Renewal of Green Card.
side note: on the Notice of Interview Results that I received at the end there was another applicant's name put in by mistake and there was correct Anumber (mine) but it didn't cause any problems. I got the approval notice in the mail 4 days later.
Exactly one week from my interview I had the Green Card in my hands.
Little tip: If you don'y get any updates from USCIS go on Emma chat to talk to representative. It's possible they will provide you with the tracking number for your card. It's what happened in my case.Only 30 minutes after I received the card my status changed to "My card was delivered" and then a day later it changed to "My card was mailed". Good luck everyone and I hope this post is helpful. |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2019-07-19 |
| Approved Date : |
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| Date Card Received : |
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| Comments : |
I had AOS interview before received the combo card |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your EAD may be adjudicated between August 26, 2019 and September 15, 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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Advance Parole
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago National Office |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2019-06-20 |
| NOA Date : |
2019-06-24 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
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| Comments : |
I had AOS interview before received the combo card |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Based on timeline data, your AP may be adjudicated between September 19, 2019 and October 2, 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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Member Reviews:
Local US CIS Office Review: Atlanta GA
Review Topic: cis_topic
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| Event |
Description |
| Review Date : |
November 5, 2019 |
| Embassy Review : |
Comments : The interview was scheduled at 12:05 P.M.
My husband and I got there about 20 minutes before, went through a quick security check(similar to the one at the airport), we went to the reception desk and received a number. We took an elevator to a second floor. The man there directed us to the seats. After waiting for about 30 minutes we were called in by the officer.
The whole interview wasn't as tough as many could imagine. It took about 30 minutes, half of that time was the officer typing things down on the computer.
The officer asked a few questions back and forth between me and my husband.
Questions to my husband:
1. When was wife born?
2. "Is that your signature, sir?" (while pointing on mine- wife's- signature at the end of I-485 form
3. Have you met your wife's family?
4. Have you visited her in Poland?
5. Wife's mother's name?
6. How did we meet?
Questions to me:
1. Where was your husband born?
2. All the security questions from AOS form
- I overstayed at one visit three weeks so I explained the circumstances
- I also was denied visitors visa 3 times and I explained the circumstances
P.S. none of this was the issue
3. Spell my husband's name?
4. Husband's parents' names?
5.Asked for my husband's passport to confirm he came to Poland to visit me.
Honestly it was simple and quick, very friendly and not at all stressful.
Later the officer asked if we brought any additional evidence. I handed him our joint health insurance, joint Amazon Prime Account, proof of being an authorized credit card user and a few(about 15) photos from our wedding, family reunion and selfies together, as well as most recent screenshots from our calls and texts
The IO just stuck his hand out to me while saying: "Congratulations", informed me that my case was recommended for approval and when and how to apply for Renewal of Green Card.
side note: on the Notice of Interview Results that I received at the end there was another applicant's name put in by mistake and there was correct Anumber (mine) but it didn't cause any problems. I got the approval notice in the mail 4 days later. |
| Harassment Level : |
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.
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