Lenochka's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Val
Beneficiary's Name: Lena
VJ Member: Lenochka
Country: Israel
Last Updated: 2012-09-29
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Immigration Checklist for Val & Lena:
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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 : |
California Service Center |
| Transferred? |
No |
| Consulate : |
Israel |
| I-129F Sent : |
2008-01-29 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2008-02-07 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
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| RFE Reply(s) : |
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| I-129F NOA2 : |
2008-07-08 |
| NVC Received : |
2008-07-16 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
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| NVC Left : |
2008-07-17 |
| Consulate Received : |
2008-07-23 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
2008-07-29 |
| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
2008-08-24 |
| Interview Date : |
2008-09-05 |
| Interview Result : |
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2008-09-15 |
| US Entry : |
2008-11-07 |
| Marriage : |
2008-12-02 |
| Comments : |
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Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 152 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 211 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Port of Entry Review
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| Event |
Date |
| Port of Entry : |
JFK |
| POE Date : |
2008-11-07 |
| Got EAD Stamp : |
Yes,Passport Stamp |
| Biometrics Taken : |
Yes |
| Harassment Level : |
0 |
| Comments : |
it took 5 minutes, they stamped EAD without me even asking them |
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Adjustment of Status
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| Event |
Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2008-12-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-01-16 |
| AOS Transfer** : |
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| Interview Date : |
2009-06-01 |
| Approval / Denial Date : |
2009-06-01 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Greencard Received: |
2009-06-29 |
| Comments : |
"I know your husband is a nice man, but what do you like about him???"
"Do you speak at home? Who speaks more?"
I got my WELCOME Letter :-) |
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Employment Authorization
Document
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
Mail |
| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-12-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2009-01-16 |
| Approved Date : |
2009-02-05 |
| Date Card Received : |
2009-02-17 |
| Comments : |
On Jan 30 I’ve called the USCIS and filed a Service Request to expedite my EAD, base on potential Financial Lost.
And it worked out!!!!!!!!!
I was approved, no RFE. When I initially filed the form, I’ve added my job offer and a letter. So, I guess, they just opened the file and it was enough reason to expedite my case!!!
If you need more info, how we did it, please, don’t hesitate to e-mail me. |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your EAD was approved in 49 days. |
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Advance Parole
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Filing Method : |
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| Filing Instance : |
First |
| Date Filed : |
2008-12-18 |
| NOA Date : |
2008-12-22 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Date Received : |
2009-03-28 |
| Comments : |
This is crazy!!! I filed expidite request, it was aproved, but it took the USCIS more then 1.5 month to mail the AP to me. By the way on their web-site my EAD&AP are still pending... |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your AP was approved in 49 days. |
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Lifting Conditions
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Date |
| CIS Office : |
California Service Center |
| Date Filed : |
2011-03-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2011-03-08 |
| RFE(s) : |
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| Bio. Appt. : |
2011-04-11 |
| Interview Date : |
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| Approval / Denial Date : |
2011-05-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Got I551 Stamp : |
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| Green Card Received : |
2011-05-27 |
| Comments : |
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Citizenship
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| Event |
Date |
| Service Center : |
Phoenix AZ Lockbox |
| CIS Office : |
Chicago IL |
| Date Filed : |
2012-06-02 |
| NOA Date : |
2012-06-06 |
| Bio. Appt. : |
2012-07-05 |
| Interview Date : |
2012-09-25 |
| Approved : |
Yes |
| Oath Ceremony : |
2012-09-28 |
| Comments : |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Israel
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
September 7, 2008 |
| Embassy Review : |
Well, what can I say? 
The info and forms in Packet III and in Packet IV was incomplete and misleading.
It took us 4 hours to complete the interview, because of THEIR mess with the papers and the fees.
As far as the questions go, they were very common, nothing extraordinary. I thing, coming there TOGETHER is the key. They didn't ask to see any prove of our relationship, just asked some general questions.
After 5 minutes with Vice-council we were told, that everything looks KOSHER  and I should get my visa within 5 days.
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| Rating : |
Moderate |
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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.
** Not all cases are transfered
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