Aaron&Clari's US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Claribel & Aaron:
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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? |
No |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| I-129F Sent : |
2019-04-10 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2019-04-18 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2019-07-24 |
| NVC Received : |
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| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
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| Consulate Received : |
2020-02-11 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2021-07-01 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2021-07-07 |
| US Entry : |
2021-08-26 |
| Marriage : |
2021-09-23 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 97 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 805 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Santa Ana CA |
| Date Filed : |
2022-01-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-01-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2022-02-25 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2022-05-19 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2022-05-19 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Greencard Received: |
2022-06-09 |
| Comments : |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
eFile |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2022-01-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-01-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Approved Date : |
2022-05-19 |
| Date Card Received : |
2022-05-19 |
| Comments : |
USCIS denied and closed EAD application on Form I-765 on 25 January 2023 because I "received a status or benefit through other means". See AOS section. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 115 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
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| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2022-01-24 |
| NOA Date : |
2022-01-26 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2022-05-19 |
| Comments : |
USCIS denied and closed AP application on Form I-131 on 25 January 2023 because I "received a status or benefit through other means". See AOS section. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 115 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| CIS Office : |
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| Date Filed : |
2024-01-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2024-03-01 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2025-07-27 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2025-08-04 |
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Citizenship
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Date |
| Service Center : |
Online |
| CIS Office : |
Santa Ana CA |
| Date Filed : |
2025-03-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2025-03-03 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
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| Interview Date : |
2025-09-12 |
| Approved : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
August 5, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview was early, so I got to the embassy earlier and well before the doors opened. I also got a hotel nearby, even though I lived in London at the time, albeit on the other side of the city - this is to avoid delays on the Underground and other public transport and rushing and being all sweaty as it was summertime.
The queue was quite long, but it went down pretty fast. I had a bottle of water going through the security. They allow for water bottles, even filled, to go through, but they ask you to drink some of it, so to prove that it's actually water (or at least a clear and non-toxic liquid, though I don't recommend smuggling a bit of gin).
Having the interview as early as I did, I think it was 0830 or 0930 if I remember, the embassy was very quiet as the people dispersed once entering. I did not have to wait very long, and they called me up to the interview booth. It was standing only - no seating at the booth. The questions were very informal - they asked a little background of my life and also some background of my relationship with my partner. They had all the documents already. It was done within ten minutes. They also handed some documents about my rights entering the US, such as information on trafficking and domestic abuse, and what I should and could do in such an instance.
That was about it. There was nothing too formal at all about it. The embassy was very navigable. The staff were very nice and helpful. |
| Rating : |
Very Good |
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Timeline Comments: 4Hey Aaron and Clari! Just wondering if you can clear up something. I know you guys are new to this too but this website says that your I-129f was approved in 97 days, so does that mean you have your k1 visa approved?? I assume not as that seems awfully short (but amazing!). Or does it mean the file you sent was approved (as in, looked at and confirmed for next stages). The wordings confused me so just checking! And probably being too hopeful...
Hello. Sorry, we have only just seen this! We received the approval by USCIS in 97 days, but there are still further stages. The application is to be sent to NVC and then onto the embassy. We are still awaiting the response by NVC, which is overdue. So hopefully we and you will soon find out more!
Feri on 2022-05-27 said:Hi, just wondering how you were able to expedite the AOS?
Hello. We didn’t expedite the AOS. There were significant delays in the K1 process and application due to COVID, etc. But the process was much quicker for the I-485. In fact, we also applied for travel and work authorisation documents, but the actual green card application interview came back to us first. Processing times vary depending on a lot of factors. I hope this helps, but there wasn’t a request or procedure in place for expediting the AOS.
*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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