HK1's US Immigration Timeline
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Petitioner's Name: Hamid
Beneficiary's Name: Kashaf
VJ Member: HK1
Country: Pakistan
Last Updated: 2025-10-24
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Immigration Checklist for Hamid & Kashaf:
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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 : |
Islamabad, Pakistan |
| I-129F Sent : |
2023-10-21 |
| I-129F NOA1 : |
2023-10-26 |
| I-129F RFE(s) : |
2025-01-03 |
| RFE Reply(s) : |
2025-01-29 |
| I-129F NOA2 : |
2025-03-06 |
| NVC Received : |
2025-04-28 |
| Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned : |
2025-05-06 |
| NVC Left : |
2025-09-08 |
| Consulate Received : |
2025-09-09 |
| Packet 3 Received : |
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| Packet 3 Sent : |
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| Packet 4 Received : |
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| Interview Date : |
2025-10-07 |
| Interview Result : |
Approved
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Second Interview
(If Required): |
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| Second Interview Result: |
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| Visa Received : |
2025-10-15 |
| US Entry : |
2025-10-23 |
| Marriage : |
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| Comments : |
Smooth entry into the USA. Immigration process took place in Abu Dhabi (where the layover was). Upon landing into USA, I was welcomed nicely and walked straight out the door! |
Processing
Estimates/Stats : |
Your I-129f was approved in 497 days from your NOA1 date.
Your interview took 712 days from your I-129F NOA1 date. |
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Member Reviews:
Consulate Review: Islamabad, Pakistan
Review Topic: K1 Visa
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Description |
| Review Date : |
October 8, 2025 |
| Embassy Review : |
Interview Time: 8:30 AM
Arrival: 7:30 AM
Date: October 7, 2025
I arrived at the embassy around 7:30 AM and was first asked to show my interview confirmation page before heading to the shuttle area. After boarding the shuttle, we drove to the embassy and went through the usual security checks.
Once inside, I walked to the Immigrant Visa Section, where they collected:
- Passport
- Original birth certificate
- Police certificate
- Proof of fee payment
- Sealed medical
- DS-160 confirmation page
- 2 passport style photos
After submitting those, I received a token number and waited in the seating area for quite a while—about a few hours. During that time, I noticed several K-1 visa applicants getting refused, which made me really nervous.
Finally, my number was called. The Visa Officer (VO) greeted me, took a deep breath before starting (which scared me a bit), but he turned out to be very kind and friendly. He asked if I wanted to continue the interview in English or Urdu; I politely smiled and requested a translator, and one was provided.
The interview lasted about 5 minutes with around 9–10 questions:
1. What is your fiancé’s name?
2. What does your fiancé do for a living?
3. What do you do for a living?
4. How did you two meet?
5. Do you want to work in the U.S.? If so, what kind of job?
6. Have you ever traveled outside Pakistan?
7. Have you ever applied for a U.S. visa before?
8. How many times has your fiancé visited you before the engagement?
9. You and your fiancé are first cousins?
10. Did your fiancé attend college?
I answered everything confidently and truthfully. The VO looked at his screen for a few seconds, then smiled, handed me a white slip, and said “Congratulations!”
I was so relieved and happy — I couldn’t stop smiling. They kept my passport. The VO did not ask for any additional evidence, such as letters of intent, pictures, or call logs, even though I had them ready.
The entire process took about 4 hours total (entered around 7:30 AM, left around 11:30 AM). |
| Rating : |
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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