Brit-Chippy!'s US Immigration Timeline
Immigration Checklist for Andrew & Carly:
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USCIS I-130/I-129F Petitions:
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Dept of State K3 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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K3 Visa
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
California Service Center |
| Consulate : |
London, United Kingdom |
| Marriage : |
2007-08-12 |
| I-130 Sent : |
2007-08-20 |
| I-130 NOA1 : |
2007-10-09 |
| I-130 RFE : |
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| I-130 RFE Sent : |
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| I-129F Sent : |
2007-10-13 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2007-10-19 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-04-02 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-04-23 |
| NVC Left : |
2008-04-25 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-05-07 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-05-12 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
2008-05-15 |
| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-05-31 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-06-24 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-07-02 |
| US Entry : |
2008-07-03 |
| I-130 Approval : |
2008-04-02 |
| Comments : |
I'M APPROVED! :) |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 166 days from your NOA1 date.
Your I-130 was approved in 176 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 259 days from your I-130 NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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Date |
| Port of Entry : |
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| POE Date : |
2008-07-03 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
No |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
I entered at Tampa International Airport. They were all very friendly and helped with my bags before showing me to the secondary interview room. They asked how we met and there was some general conversation amongst the officers in the room while the Customs officer processed my IV packet. I was probably in there for about 30 minutes or so. Then he shook my hand, wished me the best of luck and said "Welcome to America". !! |
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Adjustment of Status
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Tampa FL |
| Date Filed : |
2008-09-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-10-07 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-02-04 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-02-04 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
Yes |
| Greencard Received: |
2009-02-17 |
| Comments : |
I'M A CONDITIONAL PERMENANT RESIDENT! :) |
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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 : |
2008-09-08 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-09-16 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2008-10-07 |
| Approved Date : |
2008-11-19 |
| Date Card Received : |
2008-11-29 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 72 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Vermont Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2010-11-07 |
| NOA Date : |
2010-11-15 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-01-24 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-04-02 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
No |
| Green Card Received : |
2011-04-14 |
| Comments : |
10 YEAR GREENCARD RECIEVED! |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: London, United Kingdom
Review Topic: K3 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
June 25, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
Well, my interview was for 9.00am at the American Embassy in London. I arrived at the embassy at about 8.20 and joined the fairly long queue outside. I had all my documents with me and well organised, including photos and evidence to support just about anything. I made it to the front of the line at approx 8.50. I had prepared everything and then as i stepped out the car, i grabbed my handbag (as usual without even thinking) and so had then brought me with my keys and phone etc without needing to. You have to pay 10 pounds to leave your phone at the pharmacy across the street, there are no storage facilities on the premises, the pharmacy also takes visa photos for the embassy if you don’t have them. I rushed back over the line where somebody thankfully let me in rather than having to queue up again!
A man then called me over to see my passport and appointment letter, he checks you off on a list. (they couldn't find me immediately which had me worried!). I went through the security checkpoint where the guard commented on my "Dodge" key rings on my keys before letting me through. You then walk around the side of the building and queue again (not quite as long) to get through the doors to reception. Two ladies at the reception desk look at your appointment letter and issue several stickers with your number on (Immigrant Visa Numbers are in the 5000s).
I entered the large waiting area and took a seat. There are screens everywhere showing the windows for different numbers and visa types. They are constantly calling the numbers in the 1000s (those are the non-immigrant visas). There are only a couple of windows dealing with K visas - Immigrant visas. I was called up after about 25 minutes or so, i approached the lady at window 1 who took my passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, i-134 for my husband and our co-sponsor (father in law). I then signed the DS-156 and DS-230 form. (Might have been one more). Everybody is really friendly and talkative - the lady at the first window was talking to me about Bicester Village shopping centre (near to where I live) the whole time she was processing, so they are very efficient but make you feel relaxed also. She asked me to go to the cashier’s window to pay and bring her back to the receipt - so I did; $131.00 for the processing. The cashiers’ window is around the other side past the waiting area. I returned to the 1st window and presented her with the receipt. I stood there a few more minutes while she processed things and went through a checklist of documents that I had to provide. She asked me about A-Levels and did I want to study anymore when I got over there, etc. She asked me what my current employment was. It wasn’t too bad though because she was really only making conversation and not officially interviewing. She gave me back my x-ray and I took my documents (she kept all of the originals). I was then advised that I should fill out the pink delivery form while I wait for my interview in the same waiting are. The lady told me it wouldn't be too long, but on the pink form it explains that you should allow an hour to 2 hours until you are called for the interview! (Which i thought was a little strange) I was called within about 15 – 20 minutes. The pink delivery form asks for address, name, service etc… It’s not a big deal.
So, they called my number and asked me to go to window 15 (the interview rooms are number 12-20 I think) and are located around the corner with the cashiers desk away from the 1st processing windows. I walked up to the window very very nervous (everybody that's there for fiancée and spouse visas are equally as nervous and organised, they're also the ones that are dressed very smartly). The lady asked how I was and smiled nicely. She asked how long we had been married and saw one of my wedding photos through the clear plastic envelope I had brought the documents in and commented on the "beautiful wedding photo". She then explained that they were satisfied with out financial situation and did not require the employment documentation that I had secured along with the two avidafits of support. She was very very friendly the whole time, and she didn't try to intimidate me at all, just talked to me like she was a friend or something (which was great, but that doesn’t mean you're not nervous). She asked how and when we had met for the first time, I explained in detail and she followed on with "How often have you been able to see each other?" I explained that usually we could visit for about 2 weeks every 6 -8 weeks, she joking replied that she would love a 6 week break from her husband!  And said that everything looked great. They took my fingerprints (all of them) and i was told that i was approved and as long as the fingerprint tests came back ok she would issue my visa!!
I was so happy! It was such a relief; she congratulated the both of us and wished me the best of luck for the future. I thanked her (probably about 5 times!) and walked away smiling. I then joined the queue for the delivery of my new visa, paid for a before 10.00am delivery as soon as it's ready and walked out to call my husband. We were both very happy, I’m just now waiting for a text to tell me when it will be delivered, then i can be back with my husband finally, who i miss terribly. It's been a long journey, but with the best possible ending, and I’ll never forget what we've had to go through to be together. But it's worth every last thing.
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Very Good |
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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
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