Anaar's US Immigration Timeline

Petitioner's Name: David Beneficiary's Name: Stefania VJ Member: Anaar Country: Malta Last Updated: 2025-06-15 Add Comment to Timeline Register or log in to follow this timeline

Immigration Checklist for David & Stefania:

USCIS I-129F Petition:       Dept of State K1 Visa:     USCIS I-485 Petition:   USCIS I-765 Petition:       USCIS I-131 Petition:       USCIS I-751 Petition:   USCIS N-400 Petition:

K1 Visa Event Date Service Center : California Service Center Transferred? No Consulate : Naples, Italy I-129F Sent : 2023-01-24 I-129F NOA1 : 2023-01-31 I-129F RFE(s) : RFE Reply(s) : I-129F NOA2 : 2023-11-15 NVC Received : Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : NVC Left : 2023-12-19 Consulate Received : 2023-12-22 Packet 3 Received : 2024-01-05 Packet 3 Sent : Packet 4 Received : Interview Date : 2024-04-23 Interview Result : Approved Second Interview (If Required): Second Interview Result: Visa Received : 2024-04-29 US Entry : 2024-10-01 Marriage : 2024-12-07 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your I-129f was approved in 288 days from your NOA1 date. Your interview took 448 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

Adjustment of Status Event Date CIS Office : Phoenix AZ Date Filed : 2025-02-16 NOA Date : 2025-02-25 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2025-03-11 AOS Transfer** : Interview Date : 2025-05-21 Approval / Denial Date : 2025-06-06 Approved : Yes Got I551 Stamp : No Greencard Received: 2025-06-13 Comments :

Employment Authorization Document Event Date CIS Office : Phoenix AZ Filing Method : Mail Filing Instance : First Date Filed : 2025-02-16 NOA Date : 2025-02-25 RFE(s) : Bio. Appt. : 2025-03-11 Approved Date : 2025-03-12 Date Card Received : 2025-03-20 Comments : Processing Estimates/Stats : Your EAD was approved in 24 days.

Member Reviews:

Consulate Review: Naples, Italy Review Topic: General Review Event Description Review Date : March 20, 2025 Embassy Review : For those of us from Malta, the medical examination and visa interview take place in Naples, Italy. I had a smooth and positive experience with both processes, as everyone was very helpful and kind. April 22 2024 – Medical Examination I arrived at the clinic around 6:20 AM and was the third person in line. At around 7:30 AM, they let us into the clinic, seating us according to our position in line. A staff member then distributed numbered tickets based on our order of arrival and collected our passports along with these tickets. The process proceeded as follows: Initial Check-In: I was called into an office where they asked basic questions, such as my address, country of residence, and mobile number, to confirm my details. Blood Work: After waiting, I was called in for a blood test. X-Ray: I was then escorted to another room for a chest X-ray. Vaccination Review & Payment: Next, I met with a staff member to review my vaccination records and pay the medical examination fee. General Medical Assessment: Finally, I was sent to the first floor for a standard medical check-up, asking if you suffer from anything in particular, took blood pressure, tested eyesight, took weight and height measurements. The entire process was smooth, taking about two hours in total. The clinic does not provide any documents directly to applicants—everything is sent to the U.S. Embassy for the interview. April 23 2024 – Visa Interview I arrived at the U.S. Consulate at 7:15 AM and was the first in line. Upon arrival: Security personnel took my passport details and asked me to wait under an outdoor umbrella. The line quickly grew, so arriving early is a good idea. Important: Do not bring any electronic devices (phones, smartwatches, tablets, gaming devices), as they are not allowed inside. At 8:00 AM, they let us in. The process inside was as follows: Document Submission: On the second floor, a staff member at a small desk called applicants by their ticket numbers and requested specific documents, including: Passport Police conduct certificate Divorce decree (if applicable) Birth certificate I-134 Affidavit of Support form It’s a good idea to keep these documents ready to avoid delays. First Booth: I handed over my documents, which were checked for completeness. Biometrics (fingerprints) were taken. Final Interview: I was called to another booth for the actual interview. They asked me to swear an oath and then proceeded with questions such as: How long have you been engaged? Who is your fiancé(e)? Is your fiancé(e) American? Where was he/she born? What is your job? Have you lived in any other country? How many times have you visited the U.S. to see your fiancé(e)? Have you been married before? Do you have any children? The entire process took about 1.5 hours, and they informed me of my visa approval immediately. Visa Collection: For applicants from Malta, note that you cannot prepay to have your visa sent to your address. You have two options: Arrange a private courier to deliver the visa to Malta. Travel back to Naples to collect it personally. The visa is usually issued within three business days. Final Tips: Be courteous, truthful, and smile! Ensure you have all required documents to make the process smooth for yourself and others waiting. I hope this helps future applicants. Best of luck! Rating : Very Good

Timeline Comments: 5



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